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My story

 

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 charities researching into ways of preventing or treating this type of illness; 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.

Events in 2009: This was Year 3 of the (1) South West Coast Path (630 miles of coastline) which my sister and I have committed to complete in annual chunks.  We made it through Devon and to Bude in Cornwall this year with a supporting team of family at Easter and girlfriends - young and old - in September.  Elstree music teachers, led by Alec's pian teacher, Kate Addis, held a sponsored (2) "Grade One-athon" this year - see www.justgiving.com/elstreemusicians for a last chance to sponsor them.  We also held an (3) Easter Tea Party at Bucklebury Farm Park which we shall repeat in 2010 - see www.justgiving.com/easterteaparty for more details.  A cousin, Millie Shaw, celebrated a (4) Joint Nintieth Birthday Party this summer with a good friend, Lucy Menard, and they kindly asked that donations be made to Alec's Fund in lieu of presents.   More events to follow in 2010 - watch this space....

Sadly, more children now die from brain tumours than from any other childhood 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.  The Trust 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

Good Luck Flora and Gemma. Hope you raise lots of money for this good cause. Donation by Aggie Bebbington 29/06/08  

Well done Floss and Gem, i hope you raise lots of money in memory of Alec Donation by Taylor Lovell 29/06/08  

On behalf of Flora and Gemma in memory of their nursery school friend Alec Donation by Abi Dillon 28/06/08  

For Flora and Gemma's birthdays, and with fond memories of fun in the garden with Alec and B Donation by Jon, Lucy, Emily and Freddie Crofts 28/06/08  

In memory of Alec and to celebrate the birthdays of Flora and Gemma. Donation by Louisa Grove-White 28/06/08  

4 on behalf of fellow marathon runner Alex Mauree Donation by Clare Duffield 17/06/08  

well done for all your fund raising for such an important and needed cause Donation by Toby ,Molly ,Tc 13/06/08  

On behalf of Flora and Gemma, who knew Alec well Donation by Emily Whittaker 12/06/08  

With love, xxx. Donation by Patrick, Verity, James and Freya O'D 07/06/08  

Donation by The Liddells 04/06/08  

We met you on the South West Coast Path (around Ilfracombe) but have only just realised who you are. Well done, & good luck with the rest of the path! Donation by Sally and Richard Jordan 26/05/08  

For Alison's walk - fantastic, well done! Donation by Anne-Marie and Sean Williams 17/05/08  

for Alison's walk Donation by Adrian H 13/05/08  

For Tom, Millie and Georgie's walk Donation by Nicky Alam 12/05/08  

FSM - SponsoringThe Ducketts Donation by Alice, Adam, Nina 06/05/08  

For Arthur and Mouse walking for Alec Donation by Hugo Vickers 06/05/08  

Donation by PeterK 05/05/08  

for Di's sponsored walk Donation by Adrian & Jenny Walmsley 05/05/08  

Donation by HEM 05/05/08  

Thinking of my good friend Alec Donation by Hector Blackwell 04/05/08  

Donation by HRB 02/05/08  

Donation by A Gardiner 30/04/08  

4. Fantastic effort completing the marathon Clare. We were thinking of you on the day. Donation by Chris, jacky, Isabella, & Tommy 29/04/08  

In memory of Alec's love of the piano, with best wishes from his piano tuner. Donation by Ben Wheeler 23/04/08  

what a great effort...good luck to you all Donation by alice cheston 21/04/08  

With love x Donation by The Patrick-Smiths 15/04/08  

with love and much respect for your courage and determinaton Donation by the beck family 12/04/08  

I take my hat off to you my friend. Incredible effort. see you later for pasta! xx Donation by JoJo Moss 12/04/08  

Clare we are full of admiration. Good luck on Sunday Donation by Karin Philip and Lisa McDanell 12/04/08  

Go for it Clare! Donation by Kath Clarke 12/04/08  

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