Nick Cross is fundraising for Duchess Of Kent House Charity

Nick Cross' Fundraising Page

Asics Reading Half Marathon 2009

on 29/03/2009

I know the pain will be worth it

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BIG Nick

Raising money for

Duchess Of Kent House Charity

Charity Registration No. 1085912

Duchess of Kent House (hospice) has 16 in-patient beds, day therapy facilities (3 days a week), out-patients and a Family Support Service (bereavement), providing palliative (hospice) care for the population of west and central Berkshire. In the last 15 years over 12,000 patients have been treated and cared-for by a team of 50 (full-time equivalent) consultants, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational and speech therapists, admin & site staff, etc. This care continues after death for those relatives who wish it through the FSS. All care is provided free of charge, according to need. As with all parts of the National Health Service there is never enough money to pay for all aspects of what we technically call ‘specialist palliative care’. This is where the independent charity Duchess of Kent House Trust comes in. Since 2002, the Duchess of Kent House Trust (independent charity) has raised £1,500,000 for the unit to pay for the Family Support Service, 2 in-patient beds otherwise not available, the dietician, chaplaincy, psychologist, aromatherapist, and equipment. Please support this local charity caring for local patients and their families. Thank you very much.

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Nick Cross

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Raised: 47%

Target: £1,000.00
Raised so far: £470.00

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My story

This is a very important charity to raise money for as The Duchess of Kent House cared for my mum before she died when I was 13.

As the course of the Half Marathon actually runs past the Duchess of Kent House on Liebenrood Road I decided to this year raise money for them instead of my chosen charity in Gambia. This local charity to me REALLY does make such a huge difference for the people they care for and the family's that are left behind when their loved ones are gone.

I know things are tight for everyone, but I will put the maximum effort in to running below 2 hours if you give me just some of your money...whether its £1 or £20...every penny really does count.

PLEASE DIG DEEP AND HELP ME RUN MY 3RD HALF MARATHON IN MEMORY OF MY MUM.

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Duchess Of Kent House Charity gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

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	Sorry this is late - well done for the run! glad to help out the Duchess of Kent too!! xx Donation by Josie Downey 22/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ann Cross 22/04/09	£50.00
	Well done fella and keep up the good work. You put me to shame! Donation by Tim Davis & Alison Holt 30/03/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Nick, you have a heart of gold x Donation by Khrissy Strain 28/03/09	£5.00
	Good luck, amigo! Mucho love from la Rubia and el Matador x Donation by Jessica and Jose 27/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Emma Rodway 26/03/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	good luck! x Donation by kristina jones 25/03/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	see you there...make sure you pick me up if i've passed out half way round ; ) good luck Donation by Angles 24/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Nick, your awesome! x Donation by Gina Martina 24/03/09	£10.00
	Good Luck Nick, keep up the good work. Donation by Sam Red 23/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All the best.........your turn now! Donation by Paul Tippins 23/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Various collections of cells 14/03/09	£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid
	good luck ! Donation by john cannons 11/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	good luck x Donation by The Pinnegars of Tilehurst 10/03/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	I'll double this if you come in under 2 hours Donation by Richard Cross 04/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck :o) xx Donation by Brooke 03/03/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck Nick ;o) Donation by Kate 03/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A great cause Nick xxx Donation by Chrissy 02/03/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good luck Nick Donation by David Clyde 02/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Yes - go for it Nick! Sure you'll make it! Great effort for a really worthwhile local cause. Donation by Vamanos 02/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go for it, Nick - best of luck Donation by Chris & Ellie 01/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Loving your work Nick :-) Donation by jamesthemonkeh 01/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Dave Martin 01/03/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck hon! xxx Donation by Carrie Tang 13/01/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Sian Cooper 24/11/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£470.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£114.23

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