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Wave 105 Cash for Kids Grant for the children of Alan and James
In memory of: Alan Bannon & James Shears
$953.77 raised of $78,564.47 target
39 donations
My Target:
$78,564.47
$953.77 raised so far
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Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page. Wave 105 Cash for Kids is committed to supporting local children.
The families of the two firefighters who died tackling a blaze in Southampton on Tuesday night, have paid tribute to their loved ones.
Alan Bannon from Southampton, and James Shears from Poole, were killed as they dealt with the fire at Shirley Towers in Church Road.
Both men were part of Redwatch at St Mary's Fire Station.
Alan Bannon was 38 years old, married to Charlotte and father to five-year-old Abigail.
He lived in the Bitterne area, near his parents, Margaret and Patrick and sister, Lin.
He joined Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service in 2001.
His mother Margaret said:
"Alan was an incredible person and managed to cram a massive amount into short a life. We have lost a caring father, a loving son and a dear friend.
"Alan had always wanted to be a firefighter and when he joined the fire service he began living his life long ambition, he never thought of himself as being a hero, he was just doing the job he loved.
"Abi was the apple of Alan’s eye and they absolutely adored one another. He had just spent some quality time with her on Tuesday before going on duty. We are fortunate in that Alan spent his last day with his beloved daughter and friends in the fire service.
"We would like to thank everyone who was at the scene for all their efforts and everything that they did."
Jim Shears was 35 years old, was married to Carla and father to two sons aged four and five.
He lived in Poole near his parents, Marilyn and Ed and brothers, Gary, Steven and Chas.
He joined Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service in 2003.
Carla Shears said:
"Jim was the most wonderful dad and husband. He had always wanted to be a firefighter and was truly our hero."
Jim's dad Ed Shears said:
"Jim had represented Great Britain in Judo and had been a World Firefighter Games champion on two separate occasions. He shared his skills training both youngsters and adults in this martial art. He also encouraged his brother Gary to become a Judo coach and will be a tough act to follow.
"He was the perfect son and son-in-law and we are all going to miss him terribly."
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Wave 105 Cash for Kids is committed to supporting local children under the age of 18, who are financially, socially, emotionally or physically disadvantaged. Additionally, to encourage healthy lifestyle options by promoting physical, mental and general wellbeing of children and adolescents specifically within the Wave105 region.
Donations 39
Donation by Alison Pritt on 06/05/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Donation by helen toon on 30/04/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
With heart-felt thoughts
Donation by Pamela Cutts on 30/04/10
£4.00
+ £1.13 Gift Aid
Special thoughts are with all members of both families.
Donation by vanessa Horstead on 28/04/10
My thoughts are with the families of Alan and James...such brave men
Donation by Louise Roberts on 24/04/10
I am Jim's cousin and i would like to thank everyone for their kind words and generosity to help the children of these brave men. Rest in Peace Jim x x
Donation by Kirsty Mckay on 23/04/10
£30.00
+ £8.46 Gift Aid
you are in our thoughts
Donation by richard cowley on 23/04/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation by danny thompson on 19/04/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
such a tragic loss thinging of the families
Donation by margaret marsh on 19/04/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation by michael coward on 17/04/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Thinking of the families and colleagues in Red Watch. x
Donation by Lindsey Grady on 16/04/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Such tragic loss, our thoughts are with the families and with the colleagues of Red Watch who have lost 2 very dear friends.
Donation by Dave & Ginny Williams on 14/04/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Thinking of you Frankie and family, love Miss Willsher. Thoughts also to Abigail and family xx
Donation by Gemma Willsher on 14/04/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation by Diane Moston on 14/04/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Our thoughts are with the families of these brave men who have lost there lives helping others.
Donation by The Browne Family Gosport on 14/04/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation by martin stevens on 14/04/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Thinking of you+Reuben, Frankie. You will both be able to smile when you think of your brave daddy. Love Miss Kirk. Thinking of Abigail too, x
Donation by Emma Kirk on 13/04/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Donation by Nicki Harrison on 13/04/10
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Donation by simon clarke on 12/04/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
My thoughts are with the families of these heroic young men.
Donation by Susan Martin on 12/04/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation by Stuart Rowdon on 11/04/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
You will always be remembered,R.I.P
Donation by Ray Lever on 10/04/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Donation by Brian Langford on 10/04/10
Donation by jennifer webb on 10/04/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Good Luck to all of you. Your fathers were true heroes.
Donation by David Martin on 10/04/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations$953.77
- Offline donations$0.00
- Text donations$0.00
- Total raised$953.77
- Gift Aid$264.58
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