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
Raised so far: £1,997.00
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Best of luck with the Full Monty ! Love to you all xxx Donation by Emma, Daisy and Rob on 08/06/09 |
£20.00 |
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Happy Birthday and Good Luck to you both on the walk. Donation by Heather.David,Alison & Emma on 07/06/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Chris and Simon - Rachel would be so proud. xx Donation by Pam and Stacey Hirlam on 06/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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How can we be 40! much love & good luck Donation by Yvonne, Andy & Lauren on 04/06/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Happy Birthday, Rachel and good luck Simon & Chris. Donation by John, Miles, Felicity & Katie on 03/06/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £815.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £1,182.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,997.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £218.59 |
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