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‘THE MOST EXPENSIVE DRINK I’VE EVER HAD!
A quiet drink one evening last summer was interrupted by a cry ‘Andy, you’re always up for a challenge – how do you fancy trekking in the Grand Canyon to raise funds for St Wilfrid’s?’ I was very excited and wanted to hear more but wondered how the ’wife’ would feel. When I told her Mary was very encouraging but insisted it was nothing to do with me being away for 8 days!
I have struggled with depression most of my adult life which came to a critical point some 18 months ago. Thanks to the love and support of family, friends and the specialist help I received, my life has changed beyond belief. This experience and challenge has given me something very positive to focus on while helping a local charity.
When I made the decision to support St Wilfrid’s Hospice I never thought someone so close to me would need their care. Sadly my Mum, Ann, was diagnosed with terminal cancer at the end of the summer and I experienced the fantastic care and dedication St Wilfrid’s provide to both patient and family in her final weeks. She died peacefully in St Wilfrid’s on the 1st October 2008.
My fundraising is now personal and I want to raise as much as possible to say thank you to St Wilfrid’s.
Any sponsorship you can give will be gratefully received. Justgiving is a quick, easy and secure way to give a donation. If you are a taxpayer, 25% in gift aid is added to your donation.
Thank you for your support.
Andy