Raised: 93%
Target: £2,000.00
Raised so far: £1,865.50
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My story

 

Thank you for visiting our fundraising page.

We had heard of hospices and St Gemma's in particular but had not truly appreciated their value nor experienced them until our mother, Teresa, became ill.  During her 19 month fight against cancer the care, compassion, and kindness given by all the team at St Gemma's supported not only mother but the whole family practically and emotionally, and that care for us all went on after she lost her fight on 6th November 2008.

Many were lucky to be loved and cherished by Teresa and enjoyed the warmth of her smile. We want her love of life to continue to shine on through us and our fundraising antics so the hospice team can continue to provide this invaluable service to the community.

In her memory - and by way of showing just how much all those we have loved and lost to cancer mean to us - our team of ten are doing the St Gemma's Midnight Walk on Saturday 16th May. Then on Saturday 13 June nine of us will be doing a 5 or 10 mile row at Windermere! (it was a lot longer the way we rowed!)

Stop Press: 30th Nov '09 the day we didn't think we'd ever see, at last John Gavin is getting married! To celebrate this monumental day he and Carole would appreciate any donations to be given in memory of mum. 

Please sponsor us to help other cancer sufferers get the chance to benefit from such a dedicated and wonderful organisation in the future. Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us all: St Gemma's Hospice 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.

Many thanks for your support and contributions, with love from the Gavin family & friends

seems like yesterday mum,,,, Donation by john gavin 05/11/09  

Donation by Jane Adams 08/07/09  

£58.00 + £16.36 Gift Aid

Well done on the rowing, for a great cause:-) Donation by Andrew Jones 07/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done & watch out Steve Redgrave after that row ! Donation by Neil & Belinda's family 03/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Mike and great cause Donation by Claire Cottingham 02/07/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done Mike, Rachel and everyone else who rowed! You were all brilliant! Donation by Helen Kasher 26/06/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Well done Maria and all your lovely family and friends. Your mum would be so proud Donation by Rachel Lyne 17/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

In memory of a great lady Donation by Mark Seymour 15/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

The FCers are proud of you all! Donation by Julie F 15/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

What a worthy cause. Good Luck! Donation by Anne Marie Garner 13/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

For Maria, Helena and Fiona in loving memory of a fantastic mum and aunt. Go girls!!! Donation by Jan Ducnan 13/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A wonderful cause. Good luck to all. Donation by Elizabeth McNally 12/06/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Hurley! Donation by Amanda Tipping 09/06/09  

£5.00

Well done to all, especially Sue: such a great cause Donation by John Moroney 02/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Sue & everyone! Donation by Tara 25/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done Bridet :) Donation by sarah law 18/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

well done Bridget Donation by kath kenway 17/05/09  

£5.00

Well Done Katie & Friends Donation by Jane Hickman 17/05/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Sue and your mates well done and Sue thanks for your support Donation by Alan Wright 17/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Still making your Mum proud! Love from Mrs. B Donation by Mrs. B 16/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

You 2 are making your Mum so proud and so are all your friends. GOOD LUCK LADIES! Donation by Morag and the BOYS 16/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Katie, try to avoid the pubs x Donation by Linda & Bill 16/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

If you walk fast you will dodge the raindrops! Donation by Sally Lockwood 16/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I would be walking with you but alas dogs aren't allowed : ) Donation by Humphrey 16/05/09  

£5.00

Good luck Katie, I'm very proud of you xx Donation by Matthew Reynolds 16/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Judy Wright 15/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

whooo! go Jane! enjoy! :) Donation by Kat 15/05/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Well done - will think about you! Donation by Sue Whitehead 15/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Don't forget your umbrella! Donation by Sandy Tubeuf 15/05/09  

£10.00

Take the car instead - its quicker Donation by Robbie 15/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £1,538.00
  Offline donations: £327.50
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £426.74

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