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Target: £100,000.00
Raised so far: £100,172.50
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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. 

For Ali, one of the best. Donation by Sue Crossley (Withers) 08/07/08  

thinking of you, ali Donation by iain martin 08/07/08  

'We cannot judge a biography by its length...we must judge it by the richness of its contents - sometimes those unfinished are the most beautiful.'x x Donation by Lorraine Morrice, Claire's other aunt in Insch 07/07/08  

Donation by anonymous 07/07/08  

Ali touched our lives briefly ... but left a lasting impression .... a really lovely guy. Donation by Sandie & Belinda 07/07/08  

For Ali - An Inspiration Donation by Richard Turberville 07/07/08  

What better tribute could there be to Ali who was such a great character. We will always be thinking of you. Donation by Viv & Tony Newton 07/07/08  

For Ali and team Rainback Donation by Sarah Sparshott (Bragg) 07/07/08  

Ali, a fantastic role model to myself and many others. I desire the passion Ali had for his sport an Donation by Sam Pickup 06/07/08  

A true inspiration to everyone - God bless you Ali and Team Rainback xxx Donation by Dee Bretnall 06/07/08  

For a good friend of our daughter Liz Donation by Roberts Family 06/07/08  

To my good friend and my good example! You were taken too early but made your short time undoubtedly count. Miss you mate. Donation by Dave Morris 06/07/08  

Thank you for giving so much and taking so little. Fun times in France will be remembered and smiled at time and time again. Donation by Phil Vass 05/07/08  

To you ali, you were amazing and won't be forgotten. xxxxxxxxx Donation by Charlotte Crawley 05/07/08  

For Ali, we'll never forget you Donation by gherardo & catherine gambaro 05/07/08  

A wonderful legacy but such a sad, sad loss. Donation by Gill Niblock 04/07/08  

For Ali Donation by Angela Kerr (Withers) 04/07/08  

For Ali, always in our hearts Donation by Carl & Helen Peter 04/07/08  

For Ali, we'll all miss you and continue to think of you Donation by david peek 04/07/08  

Donation by Stuart Anderson 04/07/08  

For Ali. Eternal peace & powder be yours Keep up the good work Team Rainback. My thoughts are with you. Donation by Dorothy 04/07/08  

Thanks for all the laughs we had at college and for introducing me to the Happy Mondays! God Bless Donation by Andy Brett 04/07/08  

For Ali Donation by Julian Steer 04/07/08  

For Ali who inspired us so much, we will miss you. Donation by Paul, Amanda, Emma and Georgia Chambers 04/07/08  

For Ali and all the great memories and fun times. God Bless Donation by Stuart, Myra, Lewis & Jack Matton 04/07/08  

for Ali, God bless you Donation by Tim Fussell 03/07/08  

For all the great times we shared with Ali. Donation by Karen and Daff 03/07/08  

For Ali and all the fantastic memories we have. Donation by Tony, Alison and Millie Williams 03/07/08  

For Ali Donation by Will Thomas 03/07/08  

For Ali who inspired a group of dry slope instructors Donation by Deborah Anstee 03/07/08  

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* Total raised online: £37,324.37
  Offline donations: £62,848.13
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £8,607.04

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