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STEPS, launched an equipment fund in memory of mother of two Claire Furmedge who was killed in an inflatable art structure at a park in County Durham .

Claire was killed on 23 July 2006 when the inflatable structure, which she was inside with her two children, broke free from its moorings. She was a dedicated supporter of STEPS and had been helping to raise funds for the charity for more than 7 years. She came in contact with STEPS when her daughter, now 8 years old, was diagnosed with a hip condition as a baby.

Says Claire's husband Gary Furmedge:

"When our daughter was diagnosed with a hip problem STEPS helped us with information and support during a very difficult and emotional time.

"I know Claire would have liked the idea of a fund which could help families like ours. She was so full of life and loved helping others. She would be honoured to have it named after her."

The Claire Furmedge Equipment Fund will provide a small grant to help towards the purchase of specialist equipment such as a car seat as well as useful information to parents caring for a child with a lower limb condition.  More information is available from http://www.steps-charity.org.uk/links/7-136-claire_furmedge_equipment_fund.php.

Please help the many families in need of support with equipment to care for their child.  Please help make a difference.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Steps Charity Worldwide will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 25% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.

Please donate generously.

Many thanks for your support.

My charity

Steps

Steps

Charity Registration No. 1094343

STEPS provides vital support to families and individuals and works to raise awareness and understanding about clubfoot, hip dysplasia and other lower limb conditions. We rely mainly on donations to ensure we keep our work going and every penny makes a real difference to the families we help.

Donations 66

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With loving Birthday memories of Claire xxx

Donation by Furmedge family Liverpool on 22/05/13

£200.00

+ £50.00 Gift Aid

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In Loving memory of Claire, in love and Kindness, Paul, Erin & Jack.

Donation by Paul Midgley on 10/01/13

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In memory of Claire

Donation by Sarah Dews on 25/12/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Loving Christmas memories of Claire x

Donation by Furmedge family Liverpool on 24/12/12

£300.00

+ £75.00 Gift Aid

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Instead of a Christmas gift for my brother.

Donation by Andrea Furmedge on 23/12/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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In loving memory of Claire xxx

Donation by Furmedge family Liverpool on 23/07/12

£150.00

+ £37.50 Gift Aid

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Loving Birthday memories of Claire

Donation by Furmedge Family Liverpool on 22/05/12

£150.00

+ £37.50 Gift Aid

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In love and kindness, Paul, Erin & Jack

Donation by Paul Midgley on 24/01/12

£25.00

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In memory of Claire

Donation by Sarah Dews on 23/12/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Loving Christmas memories of Claire

Donation by Furmedge family Liverpool on 22/12/11

£400.00

+ £100.00 Gift Aid

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Instead of a Christmas gift for my brother.

Donation by Andrea Furmedge on 21/12/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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In loving memory of Claire xxx

Donation by Furmedge Family Liverpool on 22/07/11

£150.00

+ £37.50 Gift Aid

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Loving Birthday memories of Claire

Donation by Furmedge family Liverpool on 23/05/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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In loving memory of Claire xxx

Donation by June Midgley on 15/03/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Thank you to STEPS for the help and comfort you give to parents - hope this helps you to help others

Donation by Duncan Crossley on 10/01/11

£250.00

+ £70.51 Gift Aid

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In loving memory, love and kindness from Paul, Erin and Jack

Donation by Paul Midgley on 05/01/11

£20.00

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Loving Christmas memories of Claire

Donation by Furmedge family Liverpool on 26/12/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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In memory of Claire

Donation by Sarah Dews on 23/12/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Instead of a christmas gift for my brother.

Donation by Andrea on 19/12/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Instead of giving my brother a christmas present this year

Donation by Sonya and family on 02/12/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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With love.

Donation by Gary on 08/09/10

£2,000.00

+ £564.10 Gift Aid

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Loving Birthday memories of Claire

Donation by Furmedge Family Liverpool on 25/05/10

£130.00

+ £36.67 Gift Aid

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Loving Christmas memories of Claire

Donation by Furmedge family on 25/12/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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In memory of Claire

Donation by Sarah Dews on 24/12/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

A special Christmas Gift.

Donation by Jane Marriott on 23/12/09

£40.00

+ £11.28 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$10,361.72
  • Offline donations$20,390.85
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$30,752.58
  • Gift Aid$2,560.66

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