Andy Sievwright is fundraising for St Wilfrid's Hospice (Eastbourne) Ltd

Andy Sievwright's Fundraising Page

Grand Canyon Trek

on 24/10/2009

At the summit of Havasu Canyon

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Raising money for

St Wilfrid's Hospice (Eastbourne) Ltd

Charity Registration No. 283686

St Wilfrid's Hospice is a local charity providing skilled and compassionate care and treatment for all patients and their families with complex needs as they near the end of life. St Wilfrid’s Hospice serves a population of around 230,000 living in Eastbourne, Polegate, Pevensey, Seaford, Hailsham, Heathfield, Uckfield and everywhere in between. For more information, visit www.stwhospice.org

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Andy Sievwright

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Raised: 109%

Target: £3,000.00
Raised so far: £3,255.30

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My story

‘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 1^st 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

	Well done Andy - i've heard lots about your adventures - the photos are very impressive. Donation by Jayne Dow 05/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Veel Geluk Andy! Hope it all goes well and that you have a fantastic experience! Oh and I see you just made your target - well done. Em xxx Donation by Emma Oliver 25/08/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Fantastic achievement Andy! Just watch out for the chaffing and remember the 'speedos' and pop socks!! Donation by Ian Carlton 06/08/09	£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid
	You are always the brightest star to me and I'm so very, very proud of you. Have a fantastic journey and well done! Love always xxxx Donation by Jo Carlton 06/08/09	£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid
	Fantastic effort, Andy. Have a great time. Donation by Jon & Jenny Hodges 15/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	fantastic con going on a free holiday!!! no im very proud of you and i hope you have a great time. Donation by Matthew Sievwright 26/05/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£520.00
Offline donations:	£2,735.30
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£146.67

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