Ali Rainback's Fundraising Page
Page creator: simon rainback
Page closes: 23rd Dec 2009
In memory of: Ali Rainback
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About our charity : Hospice Of St Francis (Berkhamsted) Hospice Of St Francis (Berkhamsted)
The Hospice aims to bring peace, comfort and dignity to patients and families facing the crisis of serious illness. We offer assessment and skilled clinical care, respite breaks, home support, day care and bereavement support. Care is free of charge and a flexible and individual approach is made.
Charity Registration No 280825
Fundraising target:  £100,000.00
Donations so far:  £ 38,695.79
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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. 

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Nick Sibley 06/10/2008  
David Marson/Brocket Arms/Ayot Shoot Beaters 05/10/2008 A privilege to know Ali, thanks to HOSF for looking after him so brilliantly when he needed it. Further donations to follow 
Lizbeth Ansell 03/10/2008 My thoughts are with the family. Raising money for this charity at this time is a wonderful thing to do. 
Andrea Devaney 30/09/2008  
Jon 24/09/2008 Got me through my BASI grade 3, a great skier and an even better bloke. It was a privilege to ski the same slopes for 2 weeks. 
Si 18/09/2008 I'll never forget the surf trip... with I could have skied with you. You were truly inspirational... 
Ant and Gudrun 18/09/2008 It was fantastic to ski with you...... 
Janette Linden 18/09/2008 I've only just found out about Ali and it's devastating news. My thoughts are with the family and friends he left behind. He was a wonderful guy  
Sue Lees-Low 17/09/2008 I lost a dear friend to a brain tumour July this year. Dion (friend of Jeannette) sent me this page. Rest in peace. You were clearly a remarkable guy. 
Michelle 17/09/2008 Team Rainback and HOSF, the perfect place for my Euro 2008 winnings. You'd have been proud of me Ali. Miss you. 
Rachel F 16/09/2008 For Ali in memory of all of his mad escapades at HVSU 
Clair McMillan 15/09/2008  
Ruth 12/09/2008  
kate from mad dog ski 12/09/2008 what an amazing person - a great loss to us all. 
Karen and Michael - Purple Ski 12/09/2008 How incredibly sad. Only met him twice but he was so lovely - somehow made you feel great just talking to him. Hugs to those who'll miss him most. 
Harriet 11/09/2008  
Val Averty 09/09/2008 Had ski lessons with Ali a while back - what an inspirational enthusiastic fun guy - my heartfelt sympathy to Ali's family and friends x 
Deborah Feather 09/09/2008 Ali, always cheerful and friendly, a great loss. 
Nic / Chris Taaffe 08/09/2008 When the sun shines in the Alps we know you'll be watching us ....... 
Paul 08/09/2008 Just a pupil who will never forget the fun he had skiing with you. Thank you. 
Graham 06/09/2008  
James Brown 04/09/2008 Thanks for caring for Ali. He was a great guy who brought happiness to many people. 
Martin Mckay 04/09/2008 Dear Ali, You are a CHAMPION in every sense of the word. Keep skiing that powder buddy!  
Lara 04/09/2008 Linking to what Annie says below, you inspired me. Thank you. 
Del Boy 04/09/2008 If you judge a man by the amount of friends he has you were truly a great man Ali . 
Annie Bugiel 04/09/2008 Your inspiration will live on in all the ones you taught and inspired to be the best that they could be! 
Nikki & Matt 02/09/2008 hope this donation helps buy some fab manure to ensure ali's oak tree turns out to be as impressive as dear Ali and team Rainback xxx 
Dion 02/09/2008 I didn't know you but know Jeanette and am very sorry for her loss. From what I have read I'd have enjoyed a few pints at the Emirates with you! 
Anna Cosgrove 01/09/2008 This money was raised with the help of lots of friends buying greetings cards from me! 
Kirsten 01/09/2008 Kindly donated by my friends in memory of my father who recently passed away from cancer. Keep up the good work for Ali and all the others who need it 
Chris, Sally & Jack Dalton 31/08/2008 Once met, never forgotten. Ali, we will love you always. 
steph 30/08/2008 a small donation in memory of a very cool guy! good luck hitting the target. 
Beverley & William 29/08/2008 I don't know you, but adore skiing and it's clear to see that you touched so many people's lives and were an incredibly loved man. 
Ewan 26/08/2008 "Trust Ali!" ...and we can trust Team Rainback to reach the target. Stay Strong! Ewan xxx 
Abbie Reid 26/08/2008 For you Ali and your Family x 
Reg and Noreen 23/08/2008 Thank you for looking after the boy next door and his family 
Ashtons 19/08/2008 For Ali and his parents 
Elena 17/08/2008 You'll be forever whit us 
BASI 14/08/2008 Thank you for looking after Ali and his family so well 
Oli Coote 13/08/2008 Thanks for everything Ali including the hangover after my eurotest....Many thanks to the staff at THoSF. 
Lock 11/08/2008 Huge condolences- great bloke 
The Kellys 13/08/2008 Ali taught our children to ski and believe that everything was possible - a special man 
Chris Grist 06/08/2008 What an inspiration 
New Generation 06/08/2008 Long may your legacy live Ali Rainback 
Marie&Bill 05/08/2008 just a little to help you to achieve your aim 
Emma TH 04/08/2008  
Karen 04/08/2008 Ali, with love x. 
Kelvin, Steph, Joe, Tom & Eve 04/08/2008 What a great way to give something back - good luck with reaching the target 
David Heywood 01/08/2008 Greatly respected and great fun 
Lisa Gardner , Jonathon 01/08/2008 they say a little goes along way so if we all give a little then just imagine what we can do ! 
Katherine 31/07/2008  
Anonymous 30/07/2008  
Peter & Linda Perryment 30/07/2008 In memory of a very brave young man 
anonymous 29/07/2008 I hope I can be a tenth of what you were as an instructor. 
Pat and Laurence 29/07/2008  
Wendy & Roger Glenwright 29/07/2008 One of the good guys 
Andy Morris 29/07/2008 I will never forget him trying out his Geordie accent in the Barometer 
Ian McKellar 29/07/2008 In memory of Ali an inspiration to us all. 
John Preston 28/07/2008  
Ollie Green 27/07/2008 For Ali who will be greatly missed, and a great cause. 
Jane & Alan Fulton 27/07/2008 I only remember Ali as a little boy, he grew into a great man. As parents Ian and Diana, you must be so very proud. 
Dee O'Regan 27/07/2008 For Ali with love 
David & Sally Horrell 25/07/2008  
Katy & Tom Pargeter 24/07/2008 For Team Rainback - With our love, remembering Ali, the vibrant enthusiast . What an inspiration.  
George Dixon-Spain 24/07/2008 Ali, such a great rolemodel, living his dream. Inspiration for everyone. Thankyou. 
Caroline 23/07/2008  
Vickster 22/07/2008 My inspiration and a great friend. Going to miss you. x 
Esther Black (nee Patterson) 22/07/2008 Grade 3 training and grade 3 we did it together, you helped me ever step of the way and I will never forget you Ali, it was a pleasure to know you. x 
Jackie Boden 20/07/2008 Ali's courage was an inspiration to us all 
Zoe and Friends at 1650 Courchevel Gathering 20/07/2008 Ali will be greatly missed in the Alps, his cheeky smile and laughter will always be with us. His love of skiing and having a good time will live on.x 
Jeanette & family 19/07/2008 With heartfelt thanks to all at St Francis for the individual attention & support given during Ali's final weeks. He felt safe under your care. 
Phil Tysoe 19/07/2008 For Ali 
Anita & Roy Hogben 17/07/2008  
Pauline & Martin Ballan 17/07/2008 One of the best. 
Julian, Brinda and Harry 17/07/2008 Still in our thoughts 
Allan & Sue Barfoot 16/07/2008 For Ali and the team. 
Anne & David Watson 16/07/2008 Unfortunately we did not know Ali, but we are friends of Ian & Diana. On reading the web site we were inspired to raise money for the hospice. 
gina and charlie 16/07/2008 ali will be missed greatly by us all in courchevel. seeing ali always made the day go well.  
Joan and Alan Smith 16/07/2008 Happy memories of when Ali lived next door. 
Dicky Marshall 16/07/2008 A terribly short innings, but by crikey, what an awful lot of runs!!! Always in my heart. Marvelously looked after, Thanks. 
Avis & John Dalton 15/07/2008 We will always remember your smile and sense of humour. 
Liz & Keith 15/07/2008 We will always remember you with love. 
Chris Wane 15/07/2008 To one of the best trainers I ever met. 
Janey Irwin 15/07/2008 For Ali, who was always thinking of others and made time for them, without exception. What a shining example of how we should all be. x 
Jamie Saddler 15/07/2008 Thank you for inviting me to the best party in Courchevel! I'll never forget the surprise meeting on the Isle of Wight ferry a year later. Top guy!! 
Rachel Boden 14/07/2008 For Ali x 
Mike & Jan Vandy 14/07/2008  
Debbie 14/07/2008 For Ali, a true inspiration in so many ways. xx 
Cara Atha 13/07/2008 In tribute to my cousin Jeanette's soulmate and absolute inspiration to us all. 
Rosie 12/07/2008 Deeply saddened by your untimely departure. God Bless xx 
Gregor Park 12/07/2008 Ali, your 1st ski trip will always stick with me. The service was a fitting tribute to the way you lived your life. Greg x 
Bernie & Karin 12/07/2008 For Ali. We miss you and will always remember. 
Catherine & Stephen Tees 11/07/2008 The Rainback family has always been central to Kimpton village life. Ali's story has moved us all 
Jez, Helen and Max Newby-Ricci 11/07/2008 We never met, but your story moved us greatly... 
Liz 11/07/2008 For Ali x 
Hugh Brown 11/07/2008 Ali. You showed us true courage and dignity. This is for you and to help the hospice continue their fantastic work 
Richie D 11/07/2008  
Angie 10/07/2008 for a special place in which will hold an amazing memory, Ali x x 
Theo & Vittoria Sacca 10/07/2008  
Roger & Eleanor Trigell 10/07/2008 In memory of a brave boy 
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Amount raised offline: £8,340.00
Gift Aid plus supplement: £7,191.97
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