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Thank you for visiting my fundraising page for Justin Morton (Mort’s).

11th April 1972 - 16th October 2007

Justin James Morton was the most amazing and caring person anyone could have met! Some even called him a "gentleman" and there are very few of those left in the world today! Justin would have won Gold for his ability to brighten everybody’s life that crossed his path!! Justin's aim in life was simple; live life to the full and every day for the moment. He was never one to make long term plans or commitments, just action what he wanted to achieve each day as it came. Even if he woke and his day involved hours of constant play on the X box, talking and competing with people all over the World he'd fulfil this. Justin believed in doing whatever made you feel happy and content. 

Justin’s bravery was amazing, he never moaned about his condition once or how ill he felt. He was always more concerned about those around him and whenever asked the question, the answer would always be “yeah, I’m good". He never wanted the people closest to him to worry or be upset, especially myself and his mother Pam, who he adored.

Having been Justin's girlfriend for 2 years, I have never met such an unselfish, realistic, courageous and happy person in all my life. For that I, and many others honour his attitude towards his battle for life against cancer. He has made me and many of our friends realise that life is very precious and you have to live every moment of your life as if it's your last, love everybody who takes the time to love you back.  

Justin's 35 years were given and in that time he touched so many people’s hearts and never had a bad word to say about anybody. Justin took everybody at face value, unless of course you asked him his true opinion and then he would truly speak his mind, saying if you don't want to know the truth don't ask!! He was an extremely respected character and everybody who met him loved him for his crazy hair and carefree attitude, not forgetting his overpowering and extremely loud laugh!! Not a day would pass when walking down the street somebody he knew would look up at his 6"4 frame and say hello!!! He really was famous in his own right and he deserved it through his fantastic outlook on life which affected and moved so many people. Justin will be so sadly and deeply missed by all the people that knew him. 

“Justin you will never be forgotten and your memory will always live on. You were the greatest producer of happiness and you will never leave our memories or our hearts. We will always love you and your lively spirit will stay by our sides.”

Look after those Angels Mr Happy Man!!!! xxxx

With other donations we were able to give 3 Plasma DVD’s to Worcester Hospital’s Laurel 3 Unit, along with 2 Infusion Pumps for the Day Care Unit, where Justin spent much of his time having treatment, playing the nurses up and making them laugh! These were donated at the end of June 2008. Also we were able to give over £3,500 to St Richard’s Hospice.

Not stopping there we have raised £1,000 for St Gabriel's Church, £180 of this was donated by Justin's parents to renovate 1 of 6 bells in the belfry. A plaque has been placed inside the Church in memory of Justin.

Thank you all so much for the support you have given x 

I lost the love of my life and my bestfriend, Pam and David lost their son, Richard and Alison their brother, Carol, Peter and Julie their nephew, Robin, Simon, Ian and Andrew their cousin and hundreds lost an amazing friend.

We all know that 1 in 3 people suffer from cancer and so many hearts are broken each year. Continue to make a difference so their lives can be as happy and comfortable as possible.  

Through everyones thoughtfulness and generosity your giving is enabling us to do so much more for people in the same situation as Justin's. Thank you again.

Please carry on donating any spare pennies you have in your pot to give others the same fantastic care which Justin received at St Richards Hospice.

St Richard’s Hospice only receive 26% funding from the NHS each year so 74% they rely on comes from donations. Lets help in as many ways we can.

If you have any fund raising ideas or events which you would like to hold in memory of Justin, please contact me on: elayne028@yahoo.co.uk  

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: St Richard's Hospice Foundation will receive your money electronically and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.


Many thanks for your support and help for giving others the chance to be cared for as well as Justin was....

 

Much Love,

Elayne xxxx

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St Richard's Hospice Foundation

St Richard's Hospice Foundation

Charity Registration No. 515668

St Richard's Hospice provides free specialist palliative care for patients living with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Each year the hospice team supports over 2,300 patients and family members in Worcestershire. £6.1m is needed to raise this year to continue their work.

Donations 53

These are the last of your pennies which you wanted to donate to St Richard's to help others. Always in my thoughts and forever in my heart xxxx

Donation by Morts Girl xxxx on 07/08/08

£1,028.72

+ £290.15 Gift Aid

Got to know Justin through Droitwich circuit training. Top bloke, sadly missed.

Donation by Daz on 13/07/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

MORTON FOLEY CHARITY MATCH MONEY APPROX £80 -£100 STILL TO COME LOOKING FORWARD TO DOIN IT ALL AGAIN NXT YR... THINKIN OF Y- ALWAYS!!!

Donation by STRUTTS on 21/06/08

£4,131.36

From everyone who came to my birthday bbq. You were sadly missed this year mate.x

Donation by Rob and Katy on 13/06/08

£105.00

+ £29.62 Gift Aid

Just.... You always looked on the bright side of life, i will try to do the same, your in our hearts always :)

Donation by Toad & H on 10/06/08

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

for the fabulous man i never met, but heard a great deal of his wonderful nature.

Donation by Chin on 13/05/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donated by Maureen Penson who attended the Morton Foley Rugby Match in Upton on the 20th April 08 x

Donation by Elayne Brown on 27/04/08

£20.00

Elayne "hogged" all the bidding so couldn't buy at the charity Auction! Miss you loads, fondest love Jean xx

Donation by Jean Barbour on 22/04/08

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Met you in town last night, sorry we cant get to match today. Would love to come along next year or to another event. Good Luck and best wishes.

Donation by Craig & Tina Gillies on 20/04/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Greatly missed at our wedding. Just would have loved it. Thanks to all our friends who helped us to

Donation by Colin and Jenny on 12/04/08

£300.00

+ £84.62 Gift Aid

This is for your angel. x

Donation by Claudia, Paul & Aidan on 31/03/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Keep up the good work!!

Donation by Rich Scott on 19/03/08

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

well done elayne , im sure justin would be proud of you. xx

Donation by kate spark on 14/03/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

You truely are missed. This is for you :0) x x

Donation by Lizzie Bookham on 14/03/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Althiough I never met Justin, I realised what a truly wonderful man he was from hearing about him from Pam and other friends.

Donation by Pam Baker on 26/02/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

For our lovely son

Donation by Mr & Mrs Pops on 23/02/08

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

I finally did it sweetheart, I counted out your penny pot!!! I Love and miss you so much xxxx

Donation by Mort's Girl xxxx on 11/02/08

£33.70

Donation by Cinders on 07/02/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

From my first wage pack!We all miss you so much.xxx

Donation by Home Help & Co on 04/02/08

£10.00

For all of those 2 pence coins you borrowed

Donation by Nick West on 04/02/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Miss you mate x

Donation by Jess and Jon on 02/02/08

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

What a role model - we miss you mate x

Donation by Lindsey (& Steve) Fellows on 28/01/08

£40.00

+ £11.28 Gift Aid

Thanks again mortz for some great memories

Donation by Loz on 26/01/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

For all the good you did Justin, we hope this can make somone else as bright as you were x

Donation by The Beales in OZ (Sarah Barbour) on 25/01/08

£100.00

Donation by Peter Hindley on 23/01/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£9,525.68
  • Offline donations£2,218.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£11,743.68
  • Gift Aid£758.65

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