John Laude

Chris Laude's Fundraising Page

Fundraising for Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice
£1,997
raised
by 30 supporters
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Participants: Rachel Trickett
We care for children with shortened lives to support them and their families.

Story

I can hardly believe that my daughter, Rachel, will be 40 this year!  She died at the age of 24 in St. Luke's Hospice, Sheffield in 1993.  Her brother, Simon, and I have decided to take part in the Steel City Midnight Walk, raising money for the Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice, to "celebrate" Rachel's special birthday.

We have opted for "the Full Monty", walking from Sheffield Wednesday's ground to Sheffield United's ground and back again It's only 10K - hardly much of a challenge you might think, certainly less of a challenge than the Inca Trail, which my husband and I did in 2003, walking in Rachel's memory and raising £10,000 for St. Luke's.  However, 6 years on, one knee replacement and a second one imminent, it'll be enough of a challenge for me!  We know that Rachel will be delighted.  Fun-loving, caring and always willing to accept a challenge as she was, it seems a most appropriate way of marking her 40th birthday.

If you would like to sponsor me in memory of Rachel, I would be most grateful.  Any amount you can spare will be much appreciated by Simon and myself, and Bluebell Wood too, of course!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice 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 so much for your support.

Chris xxx

About the charity

At Bluebell Wood we provide care to children & young adults whose lives are sadly just too short; both in their own homes and our hospice in North Anston. We believe that every family deserves to make magical memories with their child, we need to raise £14,000 each day to keep our doors open.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,997.00
+ £218.59 Gift Aid
Online donations
£815.00
Offline donations
£1,182.00

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