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Thank you so much for visiting the 'Holly and Olivia Memorial' fundraising page, and sponsoring us for our latest fundraising event. Holly and Olivia were two very special little girls who were much loved but tragically taken from us in 2008. In order to try to do something positive to focus on after losing them we have decidied to set ourselves a target of trying to raise £20,000 to buy medical equipment for the Intensive Care Ward and the Cadiac ward at the Bristol Children's hospital who cared for our beautiful girls. The Bristol half Marathon is our first sporting event and so far there are 12 of us signed up to this event to try to raise the money towards target. Thank you so much for your donation and kind words of support which really do mean a great deal to us.

This is our story..... In 2005, my first daughter Holly was diagnosed with a life threatening heart condition. She was only 3 months old. She went on to recieve a life saving heart transplant aged only 6 months old. Following her transplant she was treated by the cardiac ward at the Bristol Children's Hospital and despite a few problems, seemed to be doing well. She died suddenly in September 2008 from a complication related to her transplant. She was only three and half years old. Very sadly she died the day after I gave birth to her baby bother Sam and never got to meet him.

Following this tragedy we tried to be positive about the future and were thankful for the joy that my other little girl Olivia and her new baby brother Sam brought into our lives. Then tragedy was to hit us again. Holly's little sister, Sam's big sister, Olivia suddenly became ill in December and despite the efforts of the medical staff at the Children's hospital she sadly died shortly afterwards from an infection similar to meningitus that caused septicaemia . She was a beautiful, bright little girl who missed her sister Holly but reveled in the joy that her baby brother Sam brought. 

We miss Holly and Olivia so much and think of them every day. We still try to be positive about the future and hope that through the support of family and friends we will find the strength we need to be happy for our own sake and for baby Sam. (Sam is now 10 months old and areal joy).

Because of the care and treatment that the girls and their family recieved from the Bristol Children's hospital we have set up the  'Holly and Olivia Harding Memorial' fund under the umbrella of Above and Beyond Charities. 

The money raised goes directly to the Bristol Children's Hospital Intensive Care and Cardiac wards providing direct help to other sick children and their families. This is all done in memory of Holly and Olivia Harding who will remain in our hearts and minds forever.  It is some comfort to the people who loved them to know that positive things are happening because of two very special little girls. Thank you again.

Donating through Just Giving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us. Above & Beyond Charities gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Just giving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Thank you once again for your kind support.  Holly and Olivia's friends and family xx

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Above & Beyond raises funds for Bristol’s nine central hospitals. We invest in projects that make a real difference to patient care in our city. When patients, their families and friends want to say thank you for the care they’ve received at the hospitals, they come to us.

Donations 586

 

Doug & Hils. Happy... Wedding! Lots of love Bell & Chops xxx

Donation by Shelley Hewerdine on 22/07/11

 

Lots of love to both of you! Linda&Dean x x x

Donation by Linda Ericsson on 21/07/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

 

Dear Hilary and Douglas, Congratulations on your special day, and for your future together. Love Ray and Jane Xxx

Donation by JANE and RAY MAILLEY on 21/07/11

£75.00

+ £18.75 Gift Aid

 

For Hilary and Douglas with our love and best wishes for your wedding and the future.

Donation by Hilary and Gordon on 19/07/11

£75.00

+ £18.75 Gift Aid

 

Wishing dougie and Hils all the best for their very special day love Ian and Suzanne x

Donation by Ian & Suzanne on 18/07/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

 

Congratulations to Hilary and Doug love Sheena and Rob

Donation by Sheena Cole on 18/07/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

 

Congrats to Hilary and Doug. Great idea for a gift! Dan and Nora

Donation by daniel stembridge on 18/07/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

 

On behalf of Hils & Douglas to celebrate their weddingg, Congrats to you both. With Love The Fullmans

Donation by Samantha Fullman on 17/07/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

 

on behalf of Douglas and Hilary to celebrate their Wedding on 26th July.

Donation by Ina Cole on 16/06/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

 

I followed the link from the CBC site, I lost my beautiful grandson, Ollie in 2009,so I can share your agony of your loss. Good luck

Donation by Sally Spaull on 03/04/11

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

 

well done Jules, Marathon next year??

Donation by Emily Currie on 09/01/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

 

congratulations for raising so much money and for being such inspiring & wonderful people! xxxx

Donation by Chloe Purcell on 24/12/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

 

From Ali Kirby at St Michaels, for Julie and Nats.

Donation by Anonymous on 24/12/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

 

From Lesley

Donation by Hilary Keat on 08/12/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

 

From Julie Phinikas

Donation by Hils on 07/12/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

 

From Poet Paul

Donation by Hilary Keat on 07/12/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

 

Donation by Fred Parr on 03/12/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

 

From Stana

Donation by Hils on 01/12/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

 

From Mel Ahmet

Donation by Hils on 29/11/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

 

Thinking of you all. Love from Margaret & Graham

Donation by Margaret Bull on 29/11/10

 

From Steph and Jan. Best of luck -x-

Donation by Natalie Parr on 28/11/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

 

You guys are amazing. So brave and strong and it's fantastic you're raising so much money for such a brilliant cause. Good luck! The Matrunolas x

Donation by Kate Matrunola on 28/11/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

 

Go Hils - Doug said if you win it he will buy you a VERY expensive eternity ring for your 1st anniversary x

Donation by Morgan Dadd on 28/11/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

 

Good luck Hilary! HafX

Donation by Sian Haf Stephens on 27/11/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

 

From Paula at Westcoast

Donation by julie grierson on 25/11/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£25,414.31
  • Offline donations£1,550.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£26,964.31
  • Gift Aid£6,495.69

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