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My story

 

Dear all,

It's a difficult time of year - lots of sad memories, of perhaps the last time you saw or spoke to Mum. I know a single day hasn't passed without me shedding a tear.  However - and probably because I'm Jan's daughter - I can say with absolute certainty that she would only want for you to remember the fun times you shared... So when you think of Mum this Christmas, remember her with a bottle of beer in hand and a twinkle in her eye.
With much love and a huge thank you for your continued support, Ju x

PS. We will be holding a charity ball on the night of December 27th 2008 at Boughton Golf Club. Where better to spend this day than with your friends and family and with the people that loved Jan!

JAN'S STORY
It was August 2007 when our world was turned upside down. Mum’s ongoing backache was more serious than anyone could have imagined. Mum had cervical cancer.

A scary round of CT and MRI scans followed, which Mum faced with uncomplaining grace. But by mid August, we were told Mum’s cancer was advanced (stage 4) and was only treatable not curable. What...! This couldn’t be true... It seemed so unfair; Jan was only 55 and had everything to live for... She was celebrating the birth of her second granddaughter Cara. And, toasting Ruby’s second birthday.

Despite her petite frame and pretty features, Mum was a fighter...! She wasn’t going to take the news lying down.

She met each new terrifying ordeal head-on! And, amazingly, after two bouts of chemotherapy, we were told her tumour had shrunk from 5 to 3cm, and had all but vanished from her lymph nodes. Yay, this was music to our ears...!

Sadly, after her third bout of chemo things weren’t so rosy. Mum’s kidneys had begun to sag – a fairly routine set back. A stent operation followed, however, Mum never fully recovered. And, so we faced more heartbreaking news... The tumour was back and fiercer than ever. It was the tumour that was causing Mum’s kidneys to fail. Mum was told that she could have an operation to extend her life by three to four weeks. Mum chose not to take this option – a courageous and dignified decision!

Mum’s diary entry: “Friday December 7th: Not such good news, means we’ve got to fight harder – which we will! Worried about Mick, Ali and Ju – God, please watch over them and make me better. I love them all so very much!”

We brought Mum home from hospital on Tuesday December 11th... She sat on her sofa; had a foaming bubble bath; and was surrounded by her family whom she adored! Devastatingly, Mum’s journey came to an end on Sunday December 16th at 11.55pm. She always loved Sundays...

Mick, Ali and Ju have decided to set up this fundraising page to help raise money for Jo’s Trust. A charity dedicated to helping women and people affected by cervical cancer.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Jo's Trust will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.

FEEDBACK
Please contact Julia on juliawhittaker@hotmail.com if you experience any problems with this page. Or if you'd like to suggest any improvements.

Auntie Jan, They say time is supposed to heal but it hasn't yet. I love & miss you loads. Donation by Marc 24/01/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Forever in our thoughts,Remembering the things you used to do,Putting everyone first, never stopping to rest, Jan,my sister,you were simply the best Donation by Lynette & Ernie 24/01/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Janice, loved and missed by so many. Donation by Mum & Dad 24/01/09  

£50.00

sorry I cant make it on 27th hope it goes well Donation by saskia 24/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

With love to Juls, Mark and Ruby. xxxxxx Donation by Tom 23/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

With all our love to Ju and family. Thinking of you. xxxxx Donation by Lisa,Ian, Dan, Beth and Eve 16/12/08  

£20.00

Sorry I can't make the charity ball. If Julia is in charge I know it will be a lovely event x Donation by Sheline 27/11/08  

£45.00 + £12.69 Gift Aid

For a very special Auntie Donation by Marc & Lee 12/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thanks to all for a very special day and a very special lady Donation by Sandra Mills 12/05/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Thanks to all who supported us on the walk - Jan we love and miss you so much. Donation by Mum,Dad,Lynette & Vicky 12/05/08  

£320.00 + £90.26 Gift Aid

Thankyou ! - to all those who sponsored us on the walk . Donation by Donna,Callum & Jade 12/05/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Well done walkers - a huge effort...! Thank you... Donation by The Walkers! 08/05/08  

£733.20 + £206.80 Gift Aid

Donation by Jo & Richard Higgs 30/04/08  

£10.00

What a fantastic day, well done all and the sun did shine! Donation by Terry and Lynda 27/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Just a small token . Look forward to seeing you at the walk. xx Donation by Rob,Sheila,Niki and Daisy 27/04/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

So sorry but can't make it today, hope the sun shines on you all and you raise lots. Donation by Claire Williams 27/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Sorry I can't be there today doing the walk in Lincolnshire. Hope it raises loads good luck to all especialy the Driver Hire team. Speak soon Donation by David 27/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sorry to hear about your Mum, my thoughts will be with you and your family. Unable to make the walk as I now live in Canada, so have made a donation. Donation by Emma Sampson-Gough 26/04/08  

£25.00

Can't make the 27th,a little something towards a worthy cause and a wonderful colleague. Hope the day is a success. Donation by Peter Newman 24/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Think about you every single day. We all miss you so much xx Donation by Penny & Pete 22/04/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Can't make walk. Will be thinking of you all, good luck. xxxx Donation by John Cross 21/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

you will be sadly missed by all Donation by Adrian & Tina 21/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

My thoughts are with you all, hope this helps something good come out of a terrible tragedy xXx Donation by katie cole 29/03/08  

£10.00

Sadly missed! Donation by Ena, Edwin and Thelma 27/03/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Every day was special with Jan and today would have been no exception, but today is very special and my thoughts are with you on Mothering Sunday Donation by David 02/03/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

With fond memories of Jan Donation by Uncle Reg & Aunt Vi 10/02/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Happy birthday to my big sister - jan,miss you & love you loads!,forever & always xxx Donation by donna & stuart 24/01/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Happy birthday to my special sister, missing you loads!. xxx Donation by vicky 24/01/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thinking of you on you birthday - Love and Miss you loads. Donation by Marc 24/01/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Forever in our thoughts. Donation by Mum & Dad 24/01/08  

£40.00
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