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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.

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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

 

Good luck Rob & Karen! Loads of love Caroline xxx

Donation by Caroline Taylor on 05/09/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

 

Karen - you have been so strong throughout and this 1/2 marathon tomorrow just shows how much you miss Olivia and Holly. I know you can do it. xx

Donation by amanda cogswell on 05/09/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

 

Your story in the 'Times' was very moving. Good luck with your appeal & in the marathon.

Donation by Anonymous on 05/09/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

 

C'mon Rob - up the Gas!

Donation by Nick Phillips on 04/09/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

 

Wishing you all good luck for Sunday!! xxxxx

Donation by Lizzie,Sam,Aimme,Martine&Linda @ 1st Steps Nursery on 04/09/09

£30.00

 

touching, amazing - good luck, we are running it too so enjoy and know that every step is in honour of your precious daughters

Donation by Del and Jo Shayler on 04/09/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

 

Good luck for Sunday x

Donation by Vicki Wagland on 04/09/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

 

Go Karen! You can do it xxx

Donation by Emma Vokins on 04/09/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

 

An amazing lady and you have our total admiration and respect. Our Cannonball event was nothing compared to this – with your courage you’ll win

Donation by Rod & Claire Sowden - Aspire Europe Ltd on 04/09/09

£50.00

 

We're Naomi's sister and brother-in-law and wish you the best of luck in your fund-raising endeavours.

Donation by Pete and Rachael on 04/09/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

 

Keeping you all in my prayers

Donation by Rev. Sharon Crossman on 04/09/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

 

good luck

Donation by Postman Dave on 04/09/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

 

Good luck to you Karen and your friends and family who are supporting you.

Donation by Annette, Paul, Jack and Gemma (No 15) on 04/09/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

 

good cause good luck

Donation by andrew main on 04/09/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

 

Donation by Shane Foster (Daytona), Emma and Family on 04/09/09

£40.00

+ £11.28 Gift Aid

 

Good luck Karen! I think what you are doing is amazing and hope you escape another marathon! From Sharon, Nick and Aaron xxx (next Door)

Donation by Sharon Chapman on 04/09/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

 

All the best for Sunday Karen. Emma xx

Donation by Emma Newton on 04/09/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

 

Donation by Carina Cairns on 04/09/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

 

Donation by Andrew & Bridget on 04/09/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

 

Sorry I don't pay UK Tax! I am doing the Miami 1/2 Marathon in January and will want to know your time so I know what to beat!! Good luck.

Donation by Damian Watkins on 04/09/09

£10.00

 

Good Luck Karen! I share an office with Suzanne. A story of great sadness, but ''run girl, run for Holly and Olivia!'' x

Donation by Gemma Burchill on 04/09/09

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

 

Such a touching story. Good luck and I hope you raise lots and lots of money.

Donation by Nicola & Alex (Hayley's friends) on 04/09/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

 

Good luck guys.

Donation by Steve Waterfield on 04/09/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

 

Good luck on Sunday Karen!!!! Best Wishes, Alex. XXX

Donation by Alex Bethune on 04/09/09

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

 

Good luck Rob - hope it goes well. Sounds like your training is right on track. "Up the Shirt"

Donation by Ceri LoveJones on 04/09/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 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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