Raised: 116%
Target: £7,500.00
Raised so far: £8,670.00
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My story

 

This is my daughter Hannah, aged about 8.5 months.  A picture taken a few weeks before she died aged 9 months and 3 days old on 28 March 1984.  One of the many babies who have died for no apparent reason, other than two simple words: cot death.

March 28 2009 will mark 25 years since her passing, in memory of her, and to perhaps do something to stop another young parent going through the pain and devastation that I went through that day I have decided to go on a fund raising venture - I'm going to drag my slightly (stop laughing) overweight, 51 year-old frame across the Sahara desert to raise funds for the Foundation fo5 the study of infant death.

I go on 6th March, flying to somewhere in Morocco, then hike over to Marrakesh.  It's about 120kms in a straight line, but with all the hills and stuff it's probably a bit further still.  I get back to the UK on 15th March, two weeks before the anniversary of her death.

I have set up a blog site, where you can read a bit more about why I am going, you can find it here:  http://www.bobinthedesert.co.uk

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths 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.

Thank you for your support.

Donation by Nicholas Mytton 27/10/09  

£10.00

Well despite the result of the game at least the charity benefits! Donation by Ed Bowron (Somerset Exile) 23/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hope you get to £9k, Bob Donation by Porky 04/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Just because I can't bear to see that odd amount!! Nice round figure now..... Donation by Dizzie 04/10/09  

£2.72 + £0.77 Gift Aid

Bob, as discussed - well done, Colin Donation by colin boag 03/10/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Well Done Bob, great effort Donation by mikey b 02/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Chris Allen 01/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by john dymond 30/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done Bob Donation by Nigel Williams 30/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Belated Birthday Beer for Bob! Well Done on an amazing achievement - you should be very proud. Donation by Rachel (Dizzie) Davis 30/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Brilliant effort Bob - at last, I can finally contribute ! Donation by Lewi 30/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sice I first gave a donation you have done so well. I'm so pleased you have been so successful raising money. Thanks for ShedWeb! Donation by Worldy 30/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Peter Thurston 15/09/09  

£104.50

Donation by John Price 03/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done (apologies for the late response, but I see that the page is still open). Donation by Neil 09/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Final money owed! Donation by Russ 03/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Cash from the picker's game - well done everyone! Donation by bob 28/04/09  

£1,000.00

Caricature poster Donation by John Price 24/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Cheers for a great game Bob, here is the first part of what I owe Donation by Russ 23/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

for merch purchases Donation by James Eastwood 21/04/09  

£85.00 + £23.97 Gift Aid

Bob, for the auctioned shirt Donation by Keith Johnston 21/04/09  

£50.00

Thanks CM very happy to give the money to a great cause :) Donation by Psheen 18/04/09  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Donation for Lawrence Landray re the Shedweb vrs Cherrypickers rugby game, good luck!! Donation by Shaun Pegler 15/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation for Lawrence Landray re the Shedweb v Cherrypickers match. Good luck! Donation by Mike Terrington 15/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation for Lawrence Landray re the Shedwebs vrs Cherrypickers rugby game, good luck. Donation by Alex Rolfe 09/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Get the girls in the office to massage your feet after this! Donation by Tony Ghale 18/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Bob. Donation by Richard Wandless 18/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congrats on the trip. Glad to support such a worthy cause Donation by Damian Thomas 17/03/09  

£20.00

Well done Bob! Donation by Maria Apperley 16/03/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

for a little brother, i guess that you have done quite well for once. Donation by Mike Fenton 13/03/09  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid
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