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Target: £100,000.00
Raised so far: £100,401.82
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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. 

In memory of Ali an inspiration to us all. Donation by Ian McKellar 29/07/08  

Donation by John Preston 28/07/08  

For Ali who will be greatly missed, and a great cause. Donation by Ollie Green 27/07/08  

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. Donation by Jane & Alan Fulton 27/07/08  

For Ali with love Donation by Dee O'Regan 27/07/08  

Donation by David & Sally Horrell 25/07/08  

For Team Rainback - With our love, remembering Ali, the vibrant enthusiast . What an inspiration. Donation by Katy & Tom Pargeter 24/07/08  

Ali, such a great rolemodel, living his dream. Inspiration for everyone. Thankyou. Donation by George Dixon-Spain 24/07/08  

Donation by Caroline 23/07/08  

My inspiration and a great friend. Going to miss you. x Donation by Vickster 22/07/08  

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 Donation by Esther Black (nee Patterson) 22/07/08  

Ali's courage was an inspiration to us all Donation by Jackie Boden 20/07/08  

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 Donation by Zoe and Friends at 1650 Courchevel Gathering 20/07/08  

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. Donation by Jeanette & family 19/07/08  

For Ali Donation by Phil Tysoe 19/07/08  

Donation by Anita & Roy Hogben 17/07/08  

One of the best. Donation by Pauline & Martin Ballan 17/07/08  

Still in our thoughts Donation by Julian, Brinda and Harry 17/07/08  

For Ali and the team. Donation by Allan & Sue Barfoot 16/07/08  

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. Donation by Anne & David Watson 16/07/08  

ali will be missed greatly by us all in courchevel. seeing ali always made the day go well. Donation by gina and charlie 16/07/08  

Happy memories of when Ali lived next door. Donation by Joan and Alan Smith 16/07/08  

A terribly short innings, but by crikey, what an awful lot of runs!!! Always in my heart. Marvelously looked after, Thanks. Donation by Dicky Marshall 16/07/08  

We will always remember your smile and sense of humour. Donation by Avis & John Dalton 15/07/08  

We will always remember you with love. Donation by Liz & Keith 15/07/08  

To one of the best trainers I ever met. Donation by Chris Wane 15/07/08  

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 Donation by Janey Irwin 15/07/08  

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!! Donation by Jamie Saddler 15/07/08  

For Ali x Donation by Rachel Boden 14/07/08  

Donation by Mike & Jan Vandy 14/07/08  

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* Total raised online: £37,324.37
  Offline donations: £63,077.45
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £8,607.04

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