Gill Adair is fundraising for St Ann's Hospice

Gill Adair's Fundraising Page

In memory of:
Robert Adair

My Dad x

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Raising money for

St Ann's Hospice

Charity Registration No. 258085

St Ann’s Hospice is here to help and support people through one of the most difficult times of their lives.

Hospice care is based on the simple idea that a person who has a life-threatening illness or is dying is still very much a living person, with unique physical, emotional, social & spiritual needs. At St Ann’s Hospice, our aim is to help people maintain their dignity and maximise their quality of life. We’re not just focused on our patients either: we recognise that it’s also a difficult time for relatives, carers and friends & that they may need support too.

All of the services provided by the hospice are free of charge and around two thirds of our funding comes from donations and fundraising events – that means we have to raise £16,000 a day to provide our services.

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Gill Adair

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21/11/2009

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Raised: 111%

Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £1,663.00

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My story

You may or may not know but last year I lost someone very special, my dear Dad (Robert Adair) to cancer. I had never come across hospices really before that and must admit I had my own preconceived ideas about them. I thought the hospice would be a depressing and upsetting place however I couldnt have been more wrong. When My Dad was admitted to St Ann's hospice I met first hand a group of selfless and truly caring individuals whose primary goal is to make the final days of someones life as dignified and as comfortable as they can and to support their family as much as possible. Yes its devastating to lose someone you love but I can honestly say my Dad couldn't have been cared for any better anywhere else and for that I want to thank them.

The other thing that I wasnt aware of is just how much money St Anns hospice has to raise just to stay open... a staggering £16,000 each day!!!! Therefore to say thank you and because as a family we wanted my Dad to live on and we decided to set up a tribute fund with St Ann's. In order to raise more money for the tribute fund 'Robby's Bobby Dazzlers' (aka myself, Ged and John Burns, Rebecca, Laura and Charlotte) are doing the St Ann's Hospice 10K Manchester Midnight Walk on June 12th.

I know no one has much spare cash at the moment but anything you can spare will be really gratefully welcomed.

Thanks so much for all your support

	Well done Gill - fantastic cause Donation by Sean Hammill 13/07/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	ACUMED NYC office- Hope you had a great walk Donation by A-NYC 25/06/09	£100.00
	Well done Gill x Donation by Annabel and Howard 16/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done to you all, I toasted your success as I opened the wine! Donation by Liz and the gang 16/06/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Good Luck hope your feet are okay??!!?? Donation by Janene and Paul Howarth 13/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck - have a great day Donation by Don Maclean 12/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	All the best Gill. I'm sure you'll enjoy the bars en route and finish 3 days late! Donation by Andrew Thompson 12/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Stephen 12/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Gill, i hope your afternoon nap is enough to see you through to the early hours. Love Melissa Donation by Melissa 12/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Remember your torch Donation by Mark Butcher 11/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Don't let John beat you girl's we now know why he's been doing all that training!Good Luck to you all xx Donation by Sally Kennedy 09/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gill Donation by Rob 09/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck to you all Donation by Jim Ramsbottom 09/06/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gill! x Donation by Carol Yarwood 08/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck to you all.Have fun! x Donation by Julie Dave Emily&Ash 07/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Emma O'Gorman 05/06/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Any reason why its midnight walk? I'll be up there checking you aren't dipping into last orders on the way round! Great cause & hope you raise plenty. Donation by Gregg 03/06/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by Hannah Tooth 03/06/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Great charity , the hospices need all our support, every penny counts. Get those boots polished and raring to go. Donation by Chris & Steve Angrave 03/06/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck and well done! Donation by Lisa and Mike Jenkins 03/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gill Donation by Chris Jones 03/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Go girls! (and well done folks) Donation by Jools 02/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gill and well done on raising so much for a great cause! Enjoy the walk! Donation by Caroline Long 02/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Laura Kennedy 02/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Great cause Gill. Lost my Dad 13 years ago sometimes seems like yesterday but it does get easier. Donation by H Hey 02/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Gill, from the Tomo's! xx Donation by penny,damon and paige 02/06/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Best wishes from your friends in Calgary, Canada! Donation by The Fowlers 01/06/09	£60.00
	Good luck! Donation by Caroline Masterman 01/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope it goes well Donation by Jo 01/06/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Kate H 01/06/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£1,663.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£402.77

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