Raised: 186%
Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £18,616.75
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My story

 

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page in memory of my wife Joanne.

For those who don't know our story, Joanne was diagnosed with Birkett's Lymphoma in December 2006, a very aggressive form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a cancer of the blood.

After 4 months of intensive chemo in hospital, the side effects were severe and Joanne suffered greatly, but the signs were initially good, but within weeks of completing the treatment Joanne was readmitted to hospital and after further tests we were informed that the cancer had returned and that there were no other treatment options. Even a stem cell transplant was ruled out as the intensive chemo had failed.

Within a week of this devastating news Joanne died on 7th May 2007 in my arms, at home surrounded by her loving family, including our two beautiful children, Jenna now aged 10 and Adam now aged 4. She was 38 years old.

Joanne was a kind, caring person and a fantastic mother; she battled to the end until she could fight no more, we all miss her dearly. I want to raise as much as I possibly can in aid of cancer research so I can contribute in some way to combat this terrible disease.

During the last days of Joanne's short but happy and full life, I told her that I would run the London marathon as this was one of the few sporting events that Joanne embraced and enjoyed. She said she would be at the finishing line to see me home.

This has given me a great incentive and a focus for the coming 5 months.

Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Cancer Research UK will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Barry, Jenna & Adam

If you would like to keep updated on my training please visit http://www.abbeyfords.co.uk/runforjoanne/

Many thanks to Liz & Peter and all the staff at Abbeyfords Estate Agents in Widnes, who arranged publicity and organised the RunForJoanne raffle, bag packing and donated a percentage of every house sale to the fund. A massive £4,300 has been contributed, you are amazing!!

Thanks to the staff, children and parents at Cronton Primary School for their sports dress down day and the donation of £300. 

Thanks to Denise, Pat & Angela at HSBC Hunts Cross for their £3,073 contribution via their raffle.

Thanks to Mum and Dad and St.Peter's church for collectively sponsoring me £1,113.

Due to the fantastic response I've upped the target to £10,000 pounds!!!!! But we have smashed that target now!!

Barry, you are doing such a wonderful thing and you have our love and very best wishes. Donation by Tina and Dave Dawson 27/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Barry, your brother (Martin) sent me your link. Good Luck with your training and the big run. Donation by Martin Cullinane 27/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Alright Bazzer. Remember me m8? Good luck on the day. Donation by Ady Carline 27/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Barry Donation by Katerina & Alastair Hancock 27/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Steven Shaw 27/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I know what it's like to lose someone to Cancer - best of luck with everything Donation by Brett 27/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Matt 27/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Barry Donation by Donna Critchley 26/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck - 6 Minute Miles to beat Donation by Dan 26/03/08  

£10.00

Good Luck Barry!! Donation by Chris 26/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Barry Donation by Alan 26/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

We all miss Joanne greatly and she would be really proud of you and the kids. Make sure you stay hydrated with plenty of Stella on the way round! xxx Donation by Susan & Ian 25/03/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Good Luck - Love You! We really miss Auntie Joanne. Donation by Jonathan & Alex 25/03/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good luck Barry. You are doing an amazing acheivement.. Donation by Claire Lippitt 18/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Barry. Donation by Angela Ferguson 17/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

To Uncle Barry, I made some cakes and sold them to my friends at St. Andrews School. Love from Rebecca xx Donation by Rebecca Moore (Aged 7) 16/03/08  

£15.55

good luck barry . COYB Donation by karen dermott 16/03/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best wishes and good luck Donation by Ian Thomas 15/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Siva Paramasivam 14/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry for your loss. Very best of luck with this i couldn't drive that far never mind run it. Donation by Steve Wilson 14/03/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Sorry to hear about your sad loss Barry. All the best for your run. You must come out for a pint with the lads once it's all over. COYB !!!! Donation by Darren Waring 14/03/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck Barry, we'll be thinking of you Donation by Peter, Tina & Emily Crompton 14/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done! Good Luck! Donation by Maureen Bevan 12/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Barry! Donation by Vitti & Graham 11/03/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good Luck Barry!! Elaine, Graham, Rachel & Gemma (ex No.19) xxx Donation by ELAINE HAYES 11/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Barry & best wishes Donation by Margaret Grogan 08/03/08  

£20.00

Good luck Barry. (Friends of Gail, Mark and Jack Grogan) Donation by PAUL, ALISON, ADAM AND JOSEPH MCBREEN 03/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

It's a great thing you're doing, Barry. We're all very proud of you & wish you good luck & much love xxx Donation by Gail, Mark & Jack Grogan 03/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Best of Luck Donation by Ian B 03/03/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with the run Barry! Donation by Rosli Caller 03/03/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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