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My story

 

Dear all,

My best friend Amy died in her sleep on 26th March 2009.  This was a shock for all of us and there are no words that can truly express the extent of my grief - suffice to say that I love her and she will be forever in my thoughts.

Amy had a congenital heart condition (she was born with just half a heart: one atrium and one ventricle) which she dealt with inspirationally: she had no self-pity and always strived for an independent life.  We’d been best friends since Amy was 11 and I was 12 - we met doing school plays together.

There is a Facebook page where people have left messages and tributes for Amy (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=144066845654&ref=ts), and also an article in the Croydon Advertiser: http://www.thisiscroydontoday.co.uk/news/Tributes-young-Shirley-woman-dies-unexpectedly-sleep/article-889837-detail/article.html.

Amy sometimes suffered when members of the public made unthinking or unfeeling comments - for example an elderly person who saw her walking away from her car, when parked in a disabled space, shouted at her that she didn’t ‘deserve’ a blue badge - or people commenting on how breathless she was (even calling her ‘unfit’) - or muttering that as a young person she should be giving up her seat on the bus to someone older.  There are so many people with hidden disabilities and it would be fantastic if even just one person comes away from this page thinking about how the slightest comment can really hurt someone; and spreads this message to their friends and colleagues.

Amy took great support from the “GUCH” (Grown Up Congenital Heart) Patients’ Association and often gave support to other congenital heart patients on this charity’s message board.  She also went on a GUCH weekend where she really enjoyed meeting people who she could talk to about the experience of undergoing complicated heart surgery.

For my birthday this year I would like to make a big donation to GUCH so they can carry on supporting congenital heart patients.  If you are someone who might have spent money on a present or card for my birthday, please give even a small amount to this page instead if you feel you can.  Thank you in advance.

Love,

Laura  xxxxxxxx

 

Happy belated birthday, darling girl. This is such a beautiful idea! Lots of love xxxxx Donation by Roxanne Andrews 08/05/09  

£10.00

Happy birthday laura, this is a really wonderful idea x Donation by Katy Harrington 07/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

We are truly touched Laura and just had to add a little extra Donation by Terry & Sue 03/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

On behalf of Alison Mawle Donation by Josefina Johnson 02/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Feliz Cumpleanos Laura! Amy was a fantastic friend for you! Donation by Martin and Josefina Johnson 02/05/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

looking forwards to seeing you tonight - congrats on making such a big difference with this! Donation by Jules & Stew 01/05/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

What a wonderful thing to do in memory of your friend. xxx Donation by Ruth & Paul 01/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Happy Birthday Laura. I was really sorry to hear about your friend. xx Donation by Sile Hayes 30/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Brilliant birthday idea Laura! Hope you had a happy day Donation by Claire and James 30/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Jordan 30/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Over the target! Hope you had a great day Donation by Ollo and Greg 30/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

I've made it £5 away from the target. The suspense... Donation by Andy 30/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hope you have a lovely day Laura xxx Donation by Pippa Seal 30/04/09  

£10.00

Happy Birthday Donation by Emily & Meredith 27/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Happy birthday Laura. What a lovely idea. Donation by Stuart 27/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Happy birthday, Laura Donation by Matthew & Debbie 26/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Happy birthday, Laura Donation by James 25/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What a beautiful gesture - not surprising from you... Feliz cumple! xx Donation by Kate G (from Whitehall) 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

This is a lovely idea, and I hope you can make a big donation :) Donation by Noreen O'Meara 25/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

What a lovely idea. Best wishes for your birthday Laura xx Donation by Mary and Sam 20/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thank you for such an inspiring and thought provoking page. Happy birthday and lots of love .x Donation by Caroline Danks 20/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Happy birthday Donation by James 18/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Happy Birthday! Donation by Syeda & Michael 18/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You deserve to have the most wonderful birthday, Laura, see you soon xxxxx Donation by Sarah M 18/04/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Happy Birthday Laura. What a beautiful thought from a beautiful lady. All my love. xx Donation by Layla Moran 18/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Great idea, happy birthday! Donation by Eva Vernerova 16/04/09  

£10.00

Happy Birthday Laura. Thinking of all Amy's family and friends at this time. xx Donation by Rachel K 15/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Ben 14/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Bless you Laura-what a great idea. Have a great birthday. x Donation by Rachel 14/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great idea, and happy birthday. Donation by Mark & Stephen 13/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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