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On July 6th 2008, our Dad Fred Exley lost his 2 year battle against Cancer. He was a family man through and through leaving his wife, Sheila, 4 children and 8 grandchildren. His passion was for sport of all kinds. He watched football in winter, cricket throughout the summer and was really looking forward to watching the olympics! He played bowls during his short retirement up to early 2008 until he found it too painful to continue.
He spent the last 3 weeks of his life in Barnsley Hospice where the staff and doctors made his last few days as comfortable as possible. Their care and dedication was second to none and they were at hand 24 hours a day to not only provide care for Fred, but as support for the whole family.
It is for this care and dedication that David and Kevin Exley have decided on 21st September 2008 to run the Wentworth 10K to raise funds for the Barnsley Hospice which relies on public donations to raise £900,000 per year, 50% of the total running costs.
10K, or 6 miles is not a massive distance compared to lets say a marathon, but believe me it will take some doing for a couple of slightly overweight 30 something gents who like a drink or two!!!
So please give generously and help us exceed our target of £2000.00
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It's also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Barnsley Hospice Appeal gets your money faster and, if you're a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
Thank you for your support.
UPDATE: WELL, WE DID IT! IT WAS A LITTLE HARDER THAN WE EXPECTED, THE "HILLY" COURSE DESCRIBED ON THEIR WEBSITE SHOULD HAVE SAID "REALLY BLOODY CALF CRIPPLINGLY HILLY", BUT WE COMPLETED THE COURSE IN 1 HOUR 8 MINUTES, WHICH WAS PRETTY GOOD FOR US. PHEW!!!
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