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Thank you for visiting our fundraising page.

We have set this account up in loving memory of our son, Davey Pitchford - Shanley.

 

As we haven't written anything for such a long time, I wanted to post an update thanking each and every one of you for your kind donations. Yesterday would have been Davey's 4th birthday and was strangely, the hardest yet owing to Davey's little brother, Aidan, being born and showing us with each delightful milestone, what we have missed with Davey.

 

As we've said before, we truly appreciate every donation.It benefits us to know that from our loss, something positive has been done - you have all enabled this wonderful charity to enhance the lives of others. So again, THANK YOU to all that have supported us, from Jen, Eddie, Amelia, Aidan and Davey - the brightest star in our sky. xxxx

 

In a baby castle, just beyond the eye,

Your baby plays with angel toys that money cannot buy.

Who are we to wish him back into this world of strife,

No, play on your baby, he’ll have eternal life.

 

At night when all is silent and sleep forsakes your eyes,

You’ll hear his tiny footsteps come running to your side.

His little hands caress you so tenderly and sweet,

You’ll breathe a little prayer and close your eyes and embrace him in your sleep.

Now you have a treasure that you rate above all others.

You have know true glory,

You are still his mother.

  

As Davey's birthday approaches we're all reflecting on how losing him has affected us and how life would and should have been had he been able to stay. Saturday will be a hard day but also a chance to be proud that our son's memory has been able to raise funds and awareness for other children and their families. Please support us by donating anything you can to this fantastic cause in memory of our son.

To our sleeping angel Davey,

Happy 1st Birthday. We wish you still were here to share it. Love and miss you more than words could ever say and always in our thoughts. Love Mummy, Daddy and big sister, Amelia Jo x x x 

  

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Little Snow Drop

The world may never notice 

If a Snowdrop doesn't bloom, 

Or even pause to wonder 

If the petals fall too soon. 

But every life that ever forms, 

Or ever comes to be, 

Touches the world in some small way 

For all eternity. 



The little one we long for 

Was swiftly here and gone. 

But the love that was then planted 

Is a light that still shines on. 

And though our arms are empty, 

Our hearts know what to do. 

Every beating of our hearts 

Says that we do love you.

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As most of you will know, Davey was born March 20th allus this Christmas would have been Davey's first.

Eddie and I are lucky enough to be spending christmas with our entire immediate family including our beautiful daughter Amelia. However for many of us attending there will be one very special person missing.

Not a minute passes when he's not in my thoughts and this time of year just makes it all the more difficult.

We were speechless at everyone's generous donations - it is the only comfort to think there are children in the world who have benefitted from Davey's memorial fund all raised with your support.

A Huge 'Thank you' to everyone who has donated. Cuddle your little and loved ones often and try to remember to show at all times, how precious they really are to you.

                  

                           A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU! X X




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We thank all those people who have offered support and kindness in the weeks since Davey's birth. Eddie and I have personalised a flower arrangement for our son and while we're asking people not to send flowers we appreciate very much those that donate to this memorial instead. We can't begin to express how important raising money for this charity is to us, in our son's memory.

 

 

Thank you for taking time to read this.

x

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Spina bifida • Hydrocephalus • Information • Networking • Equality - SHINE

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Formerly ASBAH (Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus). Spina bifida, Hydrocephalus, Information, Networking, Equality - SHINE is the only national charity providing practical support to help individuals and families affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

Donations 150

I'm so sorry for your loss, we're thinking of you both xx

Donation by Carianne & Paul Heydon on 16/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

I'm so sorry for you loss, my thoughts are with you both xx

Donation by Karen Adams (Benham) on 15/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

forever in my heart and thoughts xxx

Donation by Nana Sparkle on 15/04/09

£60.00

+ £16.92 Gift Aid

Ed, Sorry to hear about your loss, My thoughts are with you.

Donation by Dylan Lewis on 14/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

I am so sorry to hear your sad news, thinking of you all. Stay strong and take care xxx

Donation by Jo Mesher on 14/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Thinking of you all x

Donation by Liz Clark on 14/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. He's beautiful. x

Donation by Katherine Joyce on 14/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

I am so sorry to hear about your loss....xxx

Donation by Kelly Ricketts on 14/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Thinking of you and your family, I'm so sorry for your loss x

Donation by Fliss on 11/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Thinking of you x

Donation by Clair Fuller on 11/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

So sad Davey that you didn't quite make it not least because you have the most loving Mum & Dad. We will will always love & remember you.

Donation by Granddad Joe xxx on 11/04/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Really sorry for your loss - thinking of you and your family xx

Donation by Isi and Chris King on 10/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

So sorry

Donation by Charlie on 10/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

In loving memory of our beautiful grandson. All our love to you both xxxx

Donation by Mum and Dad Shanley on 09/04/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

thinking of you all jo & bob

Donation by jo & bob on 09/04/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts go out to you and your family.

Donation by Lewis White on 09/04/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

my thoughts are with you both. Stay strong.

Donation by Richie Turley on 08/04/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

-x-

Donation by Aaron on 08/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

We are all very saddened by this tragic news, our thoughts are with you and your family...

Donation by The Nash Family on 08/04/09

£40.00

+ £11.28 Gift Aid

Really sorry for your loss

Donation by Jeff Lake on 08/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Eddie, I am wishing you the strength which your family needs from you now. We are thinking of you all

Donation by Bernhard Pfanzelt on 08/04/09

£25.00

Sorry for your loss!

Donation by Alvin Yang on 08/04/09

£10.00

Jen & Eddie, God bless your little angel and provide comfort to you and your family x

Donation by Leonie Lewis on 08/04/09

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Always thinking of you xxx

Donation by Lucy on 07/04/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

So sorry for your loss, thinking of you all xx

Donation by Laura Marsh on 07/04/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£4,094.08
  • Offline donations£321.00
  • Text donations£10.00
  • Total raised£4,425.08
  • Gift Aid£961.92

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