Dan Parkinson's Page
Page creator: Sandra Parkinson
Page closes: 31st Jan 2009
In memory of: Dan Hope Parkinson
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About our charity : Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is dedicated to funding research to find a cure for type 1 (juvenile) diabetes, which strikes children suddenly, makes them insulin-dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications.
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Thanks for re vsiting Dan's page, if it's the first time you've visited, welcome.

Over a year has now passed since Dan sadly died in his sleep on 28th June 2007 at the age of 32. He died peacefully, Lyeanda and I believe he would have known nothing about that night as he had fallen into a hypoglycaemic coma. His blood sugar fell too low and his body was unable to kick in to wake him up.

Despite our total sadness at losing the most precious, loved person in our life his Mum and I refuse to be angry. He relished life and lived it to the full. He was a great character which was partially formed by the challenges he had to face, challenges he simply dealt with. He refused to use his diabetes as an excuse for anything, it was just something he had to live with but never a barrier to enjoying what he was given, an ethos we should all try to learn from.

Something Dan desperately wanted to do was to nurture a child, to give the gift of love to someone in need, we were looking into adoption when he died. It therefore seems fitting that his Mum and I have chosen to raise money in his name for The Juvenile Diabetes Research foundation. They carry out research into finding a cure for diabetes primarily in young people, although their work will ultimately benefit all diabetics.

The support we have received to date (in terms of doing and giving) has been fantastic and I think you'll agree the amount we've raised to date is amazing. My colleagues in Cumbria started our efforts with a walk which was closely followed by Al Gillespie, one of Dan's close friends who ran the Henley half marathon in his name.
 
We're thrilled that the graduates at HSBC enjoyed working with Dan so much that to mark their respect they have decided to set up a Graduate Charity Forum. Each year they will select a charity to champion, for the first year they will host events to raise monies for JDRF in Dan's memory. To date they've held a Pub Quiz which I understand was very successful. The next events are to be announced.

My neice, Laura Hutchinson, made me very proud last week as she organised a 'wear what you want day' at her school, St Ursula's in Bristol. The children could wear their own choice of fashion instead of school uniform of which, since he was a doyen of fashion, Dan would have throughly approved! They raised £100 which was fantastic.
 
In July one of Lyeanda's friends, Ray Smyth and his pal Michael Warner, ran 32 miles (Dan's age) of the Basingstoke canal. This was a huge challenge and such a wonderful accolade to Dan who met Ray many years ago. 
 
They have raised a huge amount of money, despite running in QPR shirts!(you will all know that QPR and football, were one of Dan's great passions) . The final total is still not yet in, and we thank the both very much for embarking on such a huge challenge. We've just heard that their pics, and mine and Lyeanda's will be in one of the match programmes this season!
 
Finally I'm sure you're all waiting to hear what I'll be doing to add to the wonderful fund raising efforts. Simon, one of Dan's best men suggested we run the London marathon but I think this may be a little beyond my capabilities. I know Dan would say I'm more suited to a sponsored pub crawl!
 
Seriously I do plan to set myself a serious challenge so watch this space.

I'm starting with a small event to ease myself in. My family and friends will join me in September to take part in the 5mile walk. All are welcome to join 'The Black Swans. My nephews, George & James, are taking part in the run under the name the Bestie Boys. We just hope it doesn't rain!
 
I know that many of you will have already donated and none of us have bottomless pockets. However, this is a truly good cause and diabetes is something for which we must find a cure since more people every year have to live (and die) with this condition.
 
Please dig deep and help us to reach our target, donations big and small are all the same, they're all wonderful.
 
Many thanks
With love
 
Sandra and Lyeanda

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Lynne, Barry, Alex and Emma 17/11/2008 £10.00 £2.82 James & Katie - You did well for Dan 
Vicki Harris 03/11/2008 £10.00 £2.82  
Ray 24/10/2008 £60.00 £16.92 The last of the run! 
Peter Frain 24/09/2008 £5.00 n/a Well done James and Katie 
Al, Jenny, Matt and Lauren 24/09/2008 £10.00 n/a Hope the walk went well 
Lyn 24/09/2008 £5.00 n/a Well done James and Katie 
Edward and Charlie 24/09/2008 £5.00 n/a Well done with the sponsored walk and run 
Barbara and David 24/09/2008 £20.00 n/a Well done Katie, James, George and Laura for doing the run 
Jo, George and Laura 15/09/2008 £150.00 n/a Thank you to our friends and family that sponsored us on our 5 mile walk/run. Bestie Boys in 55 mins/Black Swans 1hr 40 mins! 
Lyeanda 09/09/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Well done my D.I.L and all the Black Swans 
Rob, Helen,Chris and Lauren 09/09/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Hope the walk went well. You were very lucky with the weather! 
Robin Cleland 08/09/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Congratulations Sandra, delighted to contribute 
Elaine Mortimer 07/09/2008 £5.00 £1.41 I feel honoured to contribute! Good Luck James, Katie and Sandra and to everyone running, you'll do great 
Sue and Paul 07/09/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck with the run James and George. And to Katie, Laura and Sandra - Hope you enjoy the more l 
Penny Blackmore 06/09/2008 £3.00 n/a  
John Francis 05/09/2008 £30.00 n/a Sandra, well done 
CJ and Emma 05/09/2008 £20.00 n/a To a good cause 
jorrit 04/09/2008 £10.00 £2.82 holding back for that major challenge! 
Mike Cottle 03/09/2008 £5.00 £1.41 Sandra, Go girl!  
michael warner 20/08/2008 £35.00 n/a last part of the money from our sponcered run . all the best michael x 
michael warner 31/07/2008 £40.00 £11.28 a bit more for your fund luv mick x 
Ahsan & Saffina 29/07/2008 £10.00 n/a Well done both of you. Saddened by the death of your young friend. 
mick warner 28/07/2008 £450.00 n/a this is most of the money from my run down the basigstoke with my mate Ray .a great day good luck Lyeanda and Sandra with all you do . michael x 
Derrick and Valia Hedley 28/07/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Well done chaps. A really good cause. 
Sandy, Louise & Josh 21/07/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Well done Ray (aka Gary) and to you too Mike. 
Paul Honeywood 17/07/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Ray, that's a long way for a worthy cause. 
Ann 16/07/2008 £5.00 n/a Good luck Ray and Mike 
John; Claire; Matt & James 14/07/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck Ray - will support you from the canal bank 
Frances & Alex Macphee 14/07/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good Luck Ray  
Jill and Kevin H 09/07/2008 £32.00 £9.03 Ray & Mick - good luck and feel free to pop in for a restorative when you get to West Byfleet 
The Ogdens 09/07/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Ray - this challenge won't be easy for you; especially at YOUR age. Maybe come up to our gaff and try the Leeds & Liverpool canal next? Luv from us.xx 
Laura, George and children from St Ursula's School 08/07/2008 £100.00 n/a Money raised in memory of Dan. A man who loved his fashion! 100 children enjoyed a non-uniform day and donated £1 each for Juvenile Diabetes. 
Linda & Paul Barnes 07/07/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Ray - another day, another challenge and for such a worthy cause. Did not know Dan - but he sounds a great man. What a loss to life. Good Luck! 
Ian & Valerie Hamilton 07/07/2008 £10.00 £2.82 only 32 miles!! 
Charlotte Edye 06/07/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Ray and Mick x 
Roger & Christine Griffiths 05/07/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck, Ray. I'll try and be on the canal side to cheer you and Michael on. 
Brian and Ruth Edye 05/07/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Good luck Ray 
Tony Marson 04/07/2008 £32.00 £9.03 Good luck Ray 
Judy and Michael Hawtin 03/07/2008 £20.00 £5.64 All the best Ray - a great challenge in a very worthy cause. 
Marilyn Ludlow 28/06/2008 £25.00 £7.05 In memoryof Dan - Good Luck Ray 
marian wilton 26/06/2008 £250.00 £70.51 You are especially in our thoughts now, Dan, as this sad anniversary approaches 
Gordon 23/06/2008 £800.00 n/a Dan I miss you. Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, gone but never forgotten RIP... 
Jo, Andy, George & Laura 30/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck Ray 
sandra 29/05/2008 £40.00 £11.28 run your socks off Ray! 
Matt and Becca 29/05/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Good luck with the run! 26 miles is hard enough, let alone 31! Dan would've been very impressed 
Mikey 29/05/2008 £25.00 £7.05 A great challenge for a great cause 
Georgia Dissou 21/05/2008 £6.00 n/a  
Nicola Hayes-Holgate 16/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64  
Sue, Paul, James & Katie 04/05/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Best of luck Ray and Michael 
Lyeanda 03/05/2008 £20.00 £5.64 Good Luck Ray, run safe and thankyou 
Mike Ford 30/04/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Love you Dan 
Kerri Rothbury 24/04/2008 £10.00 £2.82 so sorry, I thought of you often. 
Simon, Janet, Chris, Josh and Stephanie 16/02/2008 £250.00 £70.51 With love 
emily bellhouse 15/01/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Sorry this is so late Alex & Sandra but hopefully this will still be useful for such a worthy cause. 
Lizzie 27/12/2007 £50.00 £14.10 In memory of my nephew and a very talented, inspirational young man.Much loved and remembered always 
Jan, Masoud + Family 27/12/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Thinking of you always Dan 
Marian Wilton 20/12/2007 £250.00 £70.51 In memory of Dan and his grandfather who loved him so much 
anonymous 05/12/2007 £250.00 £70.51  
Lucy and Patrick Farrant 03/12/2007 £500.00 £141.03 We miss you. We hoped to be celebrating with you not grieving for you  
Chris 29/11/2007 £50.00 £14.10  
Dan Benham 26/11/2007 £50.00 £14.10 I knew him for a short time but it felt like I'd know him forever. A small donation for my friend. 
Rose and John 16/11/2007 £30.00 £8.46 In memory of Dan 
Richard 12/11/2007 £20.00 £5.64 With our love  
Lyeanda Parkinson 03/11/2007 £50.00 £14.10 In memory of Dan on this his birthday. Mary Connell 
ed g 02/11/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Miss you Dan, Beth & I will have a few tonight seeing as it is your birthday. 
Martin Berko Squash 27/10/2007 £15.00 £4.23 Well done Alex. Pity you are such a wooz & didn't beat my daughters time but good effort anyway. 
Bollman Cleator 22/10/2007 £304.00 n/a Money Raised from Sponsored Walk  
Sonja van Renssen 17/10/2007 £20.00 £5.64 I only met Dan a few times but he was always larger than life - very sorry to hear this sad sad news 
Rosy Day 17/10/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Worked with Dan at COI & am so shocked by this tragic news. He will be sorely missed  
Alan Thornton 16/10/2007 £5.00 £1.41  
Krishan Lathigra 16/10/2007 £10.00 £2.82 I knew Dan briefly during his time at COI - he was good bloke.  
Pete Cheshire 16/10/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
claire wormsley 16/10/2007 £30.00 £8.46 what terrible, sad news 
Catherine Taylor 16/10/2007 £50.00 £14.10 What a terrible loss - Dan worked with me at COI and was just great 
Niki Gulland 16/10/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Sorry it's a bit late hoe the race went well! 
Chris Lintin 15/10/2007 £30.00 £8.46  
PH 15/10/2007 £30.00 £8.46 Sorry for the late doantion. Hope all went well for all involved. 
TT 15/10/2007 £30.00 £8.46 Dan, you were an amazing person. x  
Bidyut Das 15/10/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Big hugs Sandra!!! All the best!!! 
Alastair law 15/10/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Best of luck 
Maire,Kevin & Louis Evans 14/10/2007 £50.00 £14.10 In memory of Dan, greatly missed, never forgotten. 
Steve Crawford 12/10/2007 £100.00 £28.21 For Dan, sadly missed, never forgotten... 
Raj and Ella 12/10/2007 £50.00 £14.10  
Stephen Brunt 12/10/2007 £50.00 £14.10  
Farida Leander 12/10/2007 £50.00 £14.10  
Rob, Helen, Chris & Lauren 12/10/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Good Luck 
Rafael Zabalgogeazcoa 12/10/2007 £20.00 £5.64 A big hug fro you, Sandra. 
Alan Bishop 12/10/2007 £50.00 £14.10  
Darron 12/10/2007 £45.00 £12.69 Total shock to me! Miss our training sessions Dan. 
Liz Page 12/10/2007 £20.00 £5.64 for Dan 
conrad bird 12/10/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Si shocked and upset to hear the news - wishing you and all dan's friends the very best.  
Richard Northey 10/10/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck Al 
Kristian Stentoft 09/10/2007 £5.00 £1.41 Good luck Alex hope you last longer than the Welsh rugby team  
Dave Marsden 08/10/2007 £5.00 n/a Goodluck Alex 
Jo, Andy, George & Laura 07/10/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Good Luck Alex 
Will 03/10/2007 £70.00 £19.74  
Ali Coker 02/10/2007 £15.00 £4.23 there's another tenner in it if you wear a Mankini ! 
Fay 02/10/2007 £50.00 £14.10 We miss you Dan. Best of luck to you Alex. 
IAN SHRIMPTON 02/10/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Well done mate. Just promise me no lycra!! 
Ross Peat 01/10/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Alex 
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