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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Sorry we're so late with this donation..hope all went well. Lots of love Mel Andrew Tom and Anna Donation by Mel Hunt on 12/08/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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I have many happy memories of Rachel from my time spent at school with her. Well done on your walk. Lucinda (Batey) Donation by Lucinda Kent on 02/08/09 |
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with best wishes to you all Rebecca (Hopkins), Penny's sister Donation by Rebecca Hopkins on 29/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Hope the walk went well. I am really pleased to sponsor you in memory of Rachel. Becci (Nightingale) Donation by Rebecca Zillig on 17/07/09 |
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We often think of Rachel. Good luck for the walk. Donation by Bob, Andrea, Leon & Rowan on 16/07/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done Chris - a great effort for a wonderful cause in memory of a lovely daughter. Donation by Mike McCormack on 11/07/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Abersoch days with Rachel were very special we had lots of fun. They are fond memories.Enjoy your walk for an excellent charity and a special person Donation by Jill Crowfoot on 04/07/09 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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Love from Lynette x Donation by Lynette Carr on 04/07/09 |
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Good luck Chris and Simon - what a wonderful way of celebrating Rachel's 40th birthday. Donation by Anne Newton on 27/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Its a great honour to sponsor you Chris and Simon, in memory of Rachel. All the best with the walk. Here's to Rachel! Donation by Liz Burley on 27/06/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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I remember Rachel well in the French Dept. Delighted to support you in this celebration. Donation by Margaret Atack on 25/06/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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As Head of French at Leeds, I'm delighted to support this fantastic venture in memory of one of our former students. Good luck! Donation by Russell Goulbourne on 25/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Anonymous on 25/06/09 |
£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid |
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will it be a season ticket for Hillsborough next? best of luck - hope Simon can keep up! Donation by David Laude on 22/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck with the walk I'm delighted to sponsor you in memory of Rachel Donation by Gillian (Snell) on 19/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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I knew Rachel at Leeds and delighted to be able to support this initiative. Donation by Deborah on 18/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck with the walk. Rachel and I were at school together & I visited her in Jimmy's in Leeds. I've never forgotten her and smiling face. Ann x Donation by David Connor for Ann (Everingham) on 18/06/09 |
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Donation by sandra vines on 18/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Hope it goes well on the day Donation by Mary Arlidge on 16/06/09 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Delighted to be able to support you! Donation by Pam Smith on 16/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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With the happiest of memories Donation by Gill and Peter Q on 15/06/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Go Chris go. Good Luck. Donation by Jill M on 15/06/09 |
£20.00 |
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With love to you and Rachel x Donation by Rachel, Joe and Alexa on 12/06/09 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Hi Chris - thoughts are with you as ever re your lovely daughter Rachel. I'm sure you'll manage it and I wish you all the best Donation by Steve Kirk on 10/06/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Will be thinking of you all as you walk for Rachel, with much love xxx Donation by Di & Betty on 10/06/09 |
£35.00 + £9.87 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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