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STEPS, launcheda new 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 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.

Please donate generously.

Many thanks for your support.

Donation by anonymous 30/09/09  

£21.00

In Loving Memory of Claire Donation by Furmedge Family Liverpool 23/07/09  

£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid

Donations from customers. Donation by Richard Lloyd 14/07/09  

£250.00

With lots of love xxxxx Donation by Magic Philip & Steve 29/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Loving Birthday Memories of Claire Donation by Furmedge family Liverpool 23/05/09  

£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid

In memory of a lovely person Donation by Family friend 14/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

With blessing from Maddie, who doesnt understand why they've done this to her Donation by Madalar 30/04/09  

£150.00

just a small thanks for the continuing help and support. Donation by Saleca Tabassam 30/04/09  

£52.00

Donation by Adele Jones 10/03/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Loving Christmas memories of Claire Donation by Furmedge family Liverpool 30/12/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

donation instead of sending Christmas cards at work Donation by corinne dews & gibside staff 23/12/08  

£15.00

In loving memory, love and kindness from paul, erin , jack, australia Donation by Paul, Erin & Jack 23/12/08  

£20.00

In memory of Claire Donation by Sarah Dews 22/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Simon Theobald 19/11/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

In loving memory of Claire Donation by furmedge family 23/08/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

A wonderful fund helping many families. Donation by Andrea & Ian 23/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donations made instead of gifts at my 40th birthday party Donation by Borsha Sarker 30/05/08  

£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid

Loving Birthday Memories of Claire Donation by Furmedge family Liverpool 23/05/08  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Hermitage School fund raising run Donation by Adam Wilson 14/04/08  

£18.00 + £5.08 Gift Aid

Happy 30th Anniversary Marie & Kieran! Love E, S & co xxx Donation by Elaine Hutton 28/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

such a lovely idea. Donation by carole nuttall 14/02/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

In loving memory of Claire Donation by Neil Johnston 03/01/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Loving Christmas Memories of Claire Donation by Furmedge Family Liverpool 24/12/07  

£125.00 + £35.26 Gift Aid

Donation by Janice cestria xmas card donation 21/12/07  

£78.00 + £22.00 Gift Aid

In memory of a wonderful lady Donation by Sarah Dews 17/12/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Money raised from GNRun, Love from Sharon, Andy & Sam xx. Donation by Sharon Rogers 28/10/07  

£50.00

Love from Paul,Erin, Jack, Perth, Western Australia Donation by Paul, Erin & Jack 03/10/07  

£20.00

Donation by Anonymous 06/08/07  

£265.00 + £74.74 Gift Aid

best wishes and good luck Donation by john bentham 10/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Loving Birthday Memories of Claire Donation by Furmedge family 23/05/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £2,379.00
  Offline donations: £13,488.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £500.92

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