a stirling is fundraising for Epilepsy Bereaved

Alex on the Plinth

on 10/08/2009

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- my sister Catherine

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alex stirling

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Epilepsy Bereaved

Charity Registration No. 1050459

Help us work towards the prevention of 3 seizure related deaths a day in the UK. Since we formed ten years ago, Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) has been recognised by both government and clinicians, resulting in general agreement regarding ways to reduce the risks. We provide a specialist service; informing and educating, promoting and funding research into SUDEP and providing a specialist support service for those bereaved by SUDEP.

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Raised so far: £2,750.00

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My story

Dear All

At midnight on August 10th 2009, I stood on the 4th plinth inTrafalgar Square for an hour, as part of Antony Gormley's art project, One and Other!

I am raising awareness and sponsorship for the work of the charity Epilepsy Bereaved (www.sudep.org).

20 years ago, my older sister Catherine died from SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) at age 29.

Plinths remember and celebrate lives, so this seems a particularly appropriate way to remember her and all the other loved ones who die from epilepsy, usually very young.

3 people die each day, in the UK alone, from Epilepsy related deaths: up to 40% of these deaths could be prevented with improved access to specialist epilepsy care services and improved information provision about risk.

Epilepsy Bereaved support people bereaved by epilepsy and raise awareness, thereby reducing risk.

I am so grateful for your incredibly generous sponsorship: it helped me be brave enough to get up there, and stay up there for an hour! And, I have to say, it was only your support that kept me going: without it, I would have found a reason to back out. .

For those of you who came to Trafalgar Square it was great to see you.

For those of you who rang or texted me on the night, I really appreciate it!

For those of you who were away but have promised to visit this site to donate after the event, thank you too

Alex

	Donation by Andrew Hunter 01/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ray Wilkinson 31/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Alex you were very brave and we are very proud of you for doing this. Just wish we could have been there to cheer you on! Donation by Sharon Jones 25/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Great cause. Can't wait to hear about the experience Donation by Nikki Wimborne 25/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by april mills 20/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done Alex! In memory of another early death - what a waste. Donation by Ann 20/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Nice one Al! Wish we could have been there. Well done! Donation by Bob & Hil 17/08/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	well done! sorry i did not make it. x Donation by colleen 17/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	In memory of Becky! Donation by Isabel & Frank Beiboer 14/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by H's mum 14/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hi Alex Well done. Very brave!! Deb and family Donation by Debra Treherne 14/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done Alex! Our Simon would have been proud. Donation by Andrew & Jennie Fielding 13/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	In memory of Simon Fielding Donation by Marian 12/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well done alex - looking forward to raising a glass of vino to the plinth!!! Donation by jo 11/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by David Sklair 11/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by Robin Saunders 11/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 10/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Well done you!! Seriously, much much admiration. Donation by Knox O 10/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Wow don't fall! What a truly fantastic thing to do and we'll be rooting for you. Take care. The Tarbuck Family x Donation by Francesca Tarbuck 09/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Spal, 4.5 hours and counting. See you at Traf Square. Happy plinthing for such an important cause. Donation by Berni and Alex 09/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 09/08/09	£20.00
	Don't listen to Joe, do what you have to hun ; ) Incredible effort Alex! xxx Donation by Kate Spencer 09/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hi Alex - well done and good luck for tonight! Donation by Siham and Pete 09/08/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	£2k for an hour's work - if only life were that easy! Good luck tomorrow - you are doing a brilliant thing. Love jo Donation by Jo Clay 08/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Alex, enjoy your hour upon the stage, we will raise a glass to you and the memory of Catherine. Best wishes and hope weather is good enough Donation by Nick & Maureen Elmslie 08/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Alex, your braver than I am and I hope you enjoy your hour. Love Dionne and all the family xxx Donation by Dionne Ankrah 07/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Congratulations Alex, what a great way to remember our loved ones, Catherine, Carolyn and all those who have died. love from Sandra and Phil xx Donation by Sandra Sandland 07/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Sorry we shan't be there to see you but midnight is a bit much! Good luck Donation by James & Isabel 07/08/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	It's a great idea. Well done and best of luck on Sunday. Donation by anonymous 07/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	best of luck! Do n't get plinth fright. Donation by Anonymous 07/08/09	£200.00

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* Total raised online:	£2,535.00
Offline donations:	£215.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£631.79

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