Raised: 51%
 
Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £5,195.27
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AUGUST 2011 - WE HAVE REACHED AN AMAZING £100,000 - THANK YOU ALL FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS.

PLEASE KEEP CELEBRATING ALEC - WE HAVE SET A NEW TARGET FOR 2012.

Thank you for visiting our page.  Our son, Alec, was a gorgeous nine year old who made the most of every day until passing away peacefully in January 2008 from a brain-stem tumour.  This website unites the events that his family, friends and school have chosen to dedicate to the inspiration of his courage and humour in the face of adversity.  The purpose is threefold: as an enduring way to celebrate Alec's life; to raise funds for the leading UK charity researching into ways of preventing or treating this (relatively underfunded) type of cancer; and to allow the overwhelming number of Alec's supporters a positive outlet for their hugely valued goodwill.  Our enormous thanks go to those who have been instrumental in raising this amazing sum so far - we never dreamed that we might raise over £100,000 in his name.

Events: 2012 is Year 6 of the South West Coast Path (630 miles of coastline) which my lovely sister Libby Duckett, and I have committed to complete in manageable chunks.  We started at Minehead in September 2007 and were a well past St Ives by May 2011.  We hope to make around Land''s End in May this year, with a mixture of family and friends, and would love your support too. Alec and Oliver's fabulous school, Elstree, are hosting a Coffee Morning on 22 March (Brain Tumour Awareness month) in aid of the SDBTT and to remember Alec and all others affected by brain tumours.  Libby and I are also entering the Winchester Pedal Paddle Pace triathlon, to be held on Sunday 8th July 2012, and Clare has decided to get to grips with her inability to run and has entered the Great South Run on 28th October 2012.  Your support would be greatly appreciated! 

NOTE: please visit www.justgiving.com/celebratingalec2009 to view messages and donations prior to July 2010 - we had to close and reopen the page for admin purposes.

Sadly, more children and young adults now die from brain tumours than from any other cancer.  Therefore, the funds raised are going to the largest single funder of lab-based brain tumour research in the UK, the Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust, through the recently established SDBTT Alec Normand Fund.  As the charity does not deduct admin costs from named funds, 100% of your donation will go to research. The SDBTT exists principally to find a cure for childhood and adult Brain Tumours through funding research and also offers support, hope and information to patients and their families.  Donating through this site is straightforward and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: the Charity 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 any of us  - your donation is greatly appreciated. 

Many thanks from the Normand Family

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Huge congratulations on passing the £100,000 and for passing Land's End. As Brucie and Tess might say "keeeeeeep walking !" Donation by George Every on 25/05/12

 
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Lots of love, Paddy and Becca Donation by Patrick Bayliss on 25/03/12

 
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Clare - it was really moving chatting to you about Alec and so nice to see what good can come out of adversity - well done Donation by Susanna Taylor on 23/03/12

 
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Sorry we couldn't make the Coffee Morning. Congratulations on a magnificent total. Donation by The Borrowdales on 22/03/12

 
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Raised in memory of Alec from many supportive parents at Elstree School this morning, over delicious cakes and coffee! Donation by Elstree & Home Farm Coffee Morning on 22/03/12

 
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Best of luck! Donation by Anonymous on 22/03/12

 
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Sorry we couldn't make the coffee morning this morning. We hope all your hard work raises good money and awareness. With love from the Chappells xx Donation by Natasha Chappell on 22/03/12

 
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Sorry we could not make the coffee morning. Keep up the great work Donation by Richard & Vanessa Loughlin on 22/03/12

 
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Remembering all those affected by brain tumours. Donation by Paul, Sarah, Charlie & Hugo Barnes on 22/03/12

 
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For Brain Tumour Awareness Month, and in memory of Alec. Donation by Anonymous on 22/03/12

 
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Donation by Auriol Adams on 24/02/12

 
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Clare - more for the cause ! Donation by David Ainslie on 12/02/12

 

Donation by Auriol Adams on 05/11/11

 

With fond memories of little Alec. Donation by The team at Thame Joinery on 01/11/11

 

Donation by Anna & James Lee on 16/09/11

 
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With huge thanks and love Auriol Donation by Auriol Adams on 17/05/11

 
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With thanks to Alec's Auntie Libby for hosting a coffee morning, and enticing her friends along with delicious cakes, in March 2011. Donation by Aunty Libby and friends on 08/04/11

 
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Sorry I couldn't make Libby's coffee morning and buy some cakes. This way is better for the diet! Donation by Mandy on 02/04/11

 
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From the ongoing collection at Thame Joinery, remembering Alec. Donation by Thame Joinery on 06/12/10

 
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Raised at Polzeath, with thanks to the buskers and donors alike. What a musical family Alec has! Donation by Polzeath holiday-goers on 05/09/10

 
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With love to you and your family Eleanor (Nell) Carswell (St Swithun's Old Girl in Libby's year) Donation by Eleanor Carswell on 25/08/10

 
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Big hugs from Fiona Campbell Donation by Jade Milton on 24/08/10

 
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Donation from the first taker of a "Celebrating Alec" T-shirt! Donation by Godmother Sarah (Wilson) on 04/08/10

 
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kind wishes to you and your family Rachel Sharratt (St Swithun's Old Girl) Donation by Rachel Sharratt on 04/08/10

 
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Pocket money from a friend of Sam Groom, who heard Alec's story. Donation by A friend on 21/07/10

 
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* Total raised online: £1,853.37
  Offline donations: £3,341.90
  Mobile donations: £0.00
  Total Raised: £5,195.27
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £316.18

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