Raised: 257%
Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £5,145.00
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Thank-you for visiting the fundraising page in memory of James "CountB" Savage, who passed away on 30th December 2006. There will be a fundraising nightclub event on Saturday 27th January. We are also continuing to compile a photo album of James - you can upload your photos here.

James' parents Bill and Hazel, and fiancée Sarah, have asked that those wishing to make a gesture in James' memory donate to the Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, which provides support for those suffering from James' disability and their families, plus research into treatments and special equipment.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: The Jennifer Trust for SMA 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.

Many thanks for your support.

For more information, or to pass messages to James' family or fiancée, please email his friend from college/university days, Andrew Oakley andrew@aoakley.com or see Andrew's LiveJournal.

Updates:
1st Jan:  Having hit £250 fairly quickly on the first day, I have updated the fundraising target.
1st Jan: Just about hitting £500 at the end of the first day, so have updated the target again.
2nd Jan: Hit £1000 by afternoon of second day, so upped the target again.
2nd Jan: Added funeral details. All welcome, please come along.
3rd Jan: Exceeded £1500 by morning of the third day. Target updated to £2000 which I'm minded to leave as the final target, even if it is exceeded again.
5th Jan: Hit £2000 last night, superb. Added details of photo album and Judder fundraiser.
9th Jan: Funeral was held today at Cheltenham Crematorium, with a truly superb turnout- not enough room in the chapel to fit everyone in. Thanks to all who attended.

I was in a coma when you died. It feels odd to have survived when you're gone. Donation by Jennie Kermode 30/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Ciao Donation by hazeii 27/06/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Missing you more than ever on your birthday bro, keep smiling for us. xxxxx Donation by Jo, Dave, Gareth, Brandon & Georgia 04/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Happy Birthday darling James, we will always love you however far away. Miss you so much.XXXXXXXXXX Donation by Mum and Dad 04/05/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Happy Birthday James thinking of you with love XXXX Donation by Granma 04/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Happy Birthday James. All our love always xxxx Donation by Rebecca, Steve, Mike, Jon, Will, Stevie 04/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

"We'll always be together" love you forever. countb's van has gone to a good home in Yorkshire via Donation by Mum and Dad 30/03/07  

£1,950.00 + £550.00 Gift Aid

You were so naughty and made me laugh so many times xx Donation by Tonibunny 20/02/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Gone too soon, James will be sadly missed Donation by Patricia & Trevor - Sarah's parents 13/02/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

So sorry to hear the news. I knew James (via the computer) way back when we were both teenagers. Donation by Tara Greaves 09/02/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

to my friend , my lover , my world .. i miss you Donation by frag_ 30/01/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Dear James, rest in peace and love always...wish we'd had a chance to meet in person! Donation by wiwaxia, kitsune, C and J 30/01/07  

£50.00

Collected at the Judder fundraiser on 27th January 2007. With fondest memories of CountB Donation by Lee Chaos 29/01/07  

£200.00

Donation by James 27/01/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

For James from Batfink, You Finked with the best of them hon! Donation by Batfink, Sheffield 23/01/07  

£70.00

i love you very much, you were my inspiration,cheers DAD. Donation by oldsod 16/01/07  

£22.00 + £6.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Shane 12/01/07  

£10.00

James, you were an exceptional man who will be truly missed by many. Rest gently. Donation by June, Richard, Jonathan, Caroline & Daniel Abraham 12/01/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I wish I'd met and knew you.. Donation by sistercarrion 11/01/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Goodbye and sleep well. You made the world a better place Donation by Woody & Sabby 11/01/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

James-you were an inspiration and a lovely bloke. 'How ever far away....' Donation by Rafe Walters 11/01/07  

£10.00

Later, grisly dude. Donation by Pd ucsm 11/01/07  

£10.00

Hope your having fun where every you are James....Big hugs to Sarah Donation by Cath and Wayne 11/01/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

In loving memory of an old friend Donation by Heidi 10/01/07  

£10.00

I am very lucky to have known James. Sending hugs to his family and Sarah at this sad time. Donation by Tania 10/01/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by H 10/01/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thinking of you all at this sad time. Donation by Nick Joanne and family 08/01/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best to you Count B - a singular sense of humour! from fellow comedy lover, "Chewie". Donation by Neil Baxter 08/01/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

From Internal Comms and Info team at Leonard Cheshire. He was a lovely person & is sorely missed Donation by JudeBurke 08/01/07  

£23.00

It was a pleasure to have worked with James and I'll miss his wicked humour! Donation by Morag Ekanger 08/01/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £5,145.00
  Offline donations: £0.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £1,248.64

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