Raised: 99%
Target: £100,000.00
Raised so far: £99,105.00
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My story

 

Ali was a talented and inspirational ski instructor who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in November 2007 and sadly passed away on 22 June 2008.  

   

He was fortunate to spend his last 7 weeks at The Hospice of St Francis where he received the specialist palliative care that only they can provide.  Ali felt safe, comfortable and happy in the warm and loving environment created by the dedicated professionals caring for him and which should be available to everyone.

 

He was a very special and generous person who touched and enriched the lives of thousands and our hope now is that those lucky enough to have known him will help us to reach our target of £100,000 to fund a bed for one year to help others as Ali wished. 

A wonderful Concert in Kimpton Church Donation by Diana 17/11/09  

Almost there! x Donation by Summers 16/11/09  

Was in the 3 valleys yesterday and thought of you. Donation by Jonathan Trigell 15/11/09  

Donation by Leo Bradbury 11/11/09  

For you and the hospice from the midnight walk. Sorry it took so long to collect the money! Donation by Cat 10/11/09  

Darling Ali - you're always in our thoughts and hearts but especially today on your Birthday. God Bless. With all our love. xxxx Donation by Mum and Dad 08/11/09  

We all miss Ali, today and every day. Donation by Tom 08/11/09  

Happy Birthday Ali xxxx Donation by Rachel Hollingsworth 08/11/09  

This donation was raised by holding a Netball Tournament. One of our members, Leah Webster knew this skier and nominated this charity. Donation by Susan Bailey 23/09/09  

Donation by Jonathan Trigell 16/09/09  

Really impressed with the total amount being so close to the one hundred k mark. Donation by Tom 16/09/09  

My thoughts are with Ali and his family. He would be proud of Jeanette's efforts. Andy Donation by Andrew Brown 09/09/09  

Good luck to everyone cycling this weekend Annecy to Courchevel. I will be thinking of you. Love, N xx Donation by Nicola Fleming 03/09/09  

I am just one of Ali's many pupils with whom he shared his love of ski-ing. An incredible instructor and great fun. Good luck with the target. Donation by Fiona Macfarlane 11/08/09  

To Ali, a legend that was and is. When we speak about you or read about you I always smile because I had the pleasure of knowing you. Donation by Geachy (Borough Road) 10/08/09  

Good luck with the target.... Donation by steven sear 10/08/09  

Donation by Anonymous 29/07/09  

In happy memory of getting "mullered" with Ali the kandersurfer. A life well lived. Rachel (KISC staff Spring 1992) Donation by Rachel Haigh 20/07/09  

Congratulations Carolyn & John on completing the Etape. Fantastic achievement. Donation by Nicki &Hugh 20/07/09  

Thanks Paul for a great day out in aid of Ali. Donation by John Caney 17/07/09  

Thank you Christopher you gave your babysitting money to Ali's fund. Donation by Jo Rainback 11/07/09  

Hope the Football tournament went well and sorry I couldn't be there.x Donation by Summers 07/07/09  

Only just heard this tragic news. In memory of a truly great instructor and even greater guy. Donation by Jack 07/07/09  

Hope the Footie event went really well, sorry we could not make it, lots of thoughts to Ali and all. Sally C and family X Donation by Sally Chapman 07/07/09  

Ali, the memories of some of our times together got me through a gruelling 1/2 marathon. Great and fitting footy event, thanks team Rainback! Donation by Frannie 06/07/09  

Simon, good luck with the football tournament. A very worthy cause and a lot of effort to get there - well done. Donation by Tony O'Connell 29/06/09  

Ali would be chuffed and you would've been puffed Claire on your cyle ride! Grantie L x Donation by Lorraine Morrice 26/06/09  

For my lovely friend, never to be forgotten x Donation by Rachel Hollingsworth 22/06/09  

One year on, not forgotten. Donation by Jules Abbott 22/06/09  

Memories of Ali,particularly today Donation by Bob and Carol 22/06/09  

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* Total raised online: £37,079.37
  Offline donations: £62,025.63
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £8,580.24

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