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We are extremely sad to announce the death of Gill Astarita, Chief Executive of VRH since 2004.  Gill was a passionate, fearless and charismatic leader who steered the organisation through many changes and motivated and inspired the staff team and volunteers to support many more children.

Gill will be remembered as a dynamic fundraiser, energetic leader and tireless campaigner, working for a number of causes in a crusade for social justice.

Gill had an amazing sense of humour and her ability to laugh in the face of adversity will always be admired.  Her laugh was infectious and her office was often filled with mighty roars of laughter.  VRH is a sadder organisation without Gill, but a far better one because of her.

To make a donation to VRH in her memory, please click the donate button above.

For more information on VRH please visit www.vrh.org.uk.  For more about Gill, please click here

Thank you very much for your support to continue the work that Gill was so passionate about.

Gill, your presence on this earth was truly a gift, in so many ways. You made the world a better place, your legacy will continue your great work . Donation by Cathy Sullivan on 12/09/08

 
£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

Gill, Thanks for being you. I have no doubt that laugh of yours will echo around your family and friends for ever. x Donation by Liz O'Brien on 12/09/08

 
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Gill, thank you for everything, for taking me under your wing and teaching me so much and of course all the laughs along the way. Donation by Laura B-H (Miles) on 11/09/08

 
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

a life well lived Donation by Liz Ismail (Mitchell) on 11/09/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Thanks for your friendship, support, laughter and straight talking. Donation by Peter and Erika Lewis on 11/09/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Whilst our paths diverged after we left WoW, it was always great to see you. What a wonderful legacy you've left.xx Donation by Carole and Rob on 10/09/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Gill - you'll be sorely missed. Thanks for taking a chance on me and for inspiring and teaching me so much x Donation by Carla Miller on 10/09/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Martin Hughes on 10/09/08

 
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

It was a joy to have known you, Gill - and I share your passion for children and reading. With thanks for all your work will mean for the future. Donation by Hilary Belden on 10/09/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Your inspiration will never fade. With lots of love Donation by Rupert Tappin on 10/09/08

 
£125.00

You were an inspiration to us. We love you and will miss you.xxx Donation by Fe and Mark on 09/09/08

 
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

In terms of my friendship with Gill, I am not crying because it is over but can't stop smiling because it happened. One in a million. x Donation by Charlotte Goodman on 09/09/08

 
£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

You lit up my world and one day again we shall do so again as stardust xxxx Donation by mark astarita on 09/09/08

 
£1,000.00 + £282.05 Gift Aid
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