My story

About The Paddle The paddle for life started after Lifeguards from Fistral beach held a “Joe Way memorial paddle” to raise money for the Precious Lives Appeal to build a children’s hospice in Cornwall in memory of Newquay toddler Joe Way.

The great thing about the Paddle for Life is anyone can set up a paddle


The Paddle for Life is an open charity event

We would like your organization or charity to take part or hold a paddle.

The great thing about the Paddle for Life is anyone can set up a paddle.  Chose your own charity or raise money for your club or school by signing up with us and holding a Paddle.

If your land locked you can use a swimming pool, river or lake.

Event organisers must ensure permissions are given and insurance is in place if required.

Read our Get Involved page for details of how you can help raise money for your nominated charity.

The building has been designed to reinforce its local connections, and plans are now with Restormel Borough Council.

It will have a slate roof, Cornish stone walls and a tower reminiscent of the lighthouses around the county's coastline.

The building has special children's bedrooms; accommodation for parents and siblings; a wide range of play and therapy facilities including a messy play area, jacuzzi and a multi-sensory room and a homely family kitchen and living room.

Like its name, Little Harbour will be a home-from-home, where life-limited children from Cornwall and Plymouth will be cared for and protected.


Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Children's Hospice South West gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Thank you for your support.

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www.joeway.co.uk

My charity

Children's Hospice South West

Children's Hospice South West

Charity Registration No. 1003314

At CHSW we help and support children and their families who are living with life-limiting conditions. We provide a loving and caring place for the whole family. A place where everyone can find expert care and support in facing an uncertain future.

Donations 293

With my love thoughts and prayers for you all x x x

Donation by Lyn Eagle (The Body Shop At Home) on 12/06/08

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

please send some posters to 1 Walney Walk, London, N1 2PU

Donation by Sarah Madams on 12/06/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

In memory of a fantastic little boy. Best of luck with your target Matt. with love to you and your

Donation by Team Surveys Ltd on 11/06/08

£125.00

good luck with your fund raising, thinking of you

Donation by gary stone (gary stone groundworks ) on 11/06/08

£250.00

+ £70.51 Gift Aid

I never knew Joe,but to me this lad was an hero,god bless u Joe.

Donation by Terry Willis on 08/06/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best from Fire Crest to your admirable goal making it happen - Matt. We look forward to donating all the Fire Protection for the hospice.

Donation by Fire Crest Team on 08/06/08

£50.00

Joe- gang member and friend. xx

Donation by Holly (the angelic anarchist) on 06/06/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

This is a very special way to remember a special little boy and to increase awareness of AS and SJS. Good luck and all my best wishes

Donation by Jill Clayton-Smith on 06/06/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

As a parent myself I really hope Cornwall gets what it needs. Well done for making it happen - good luck with reaching the target.

Donation by Mike Quest (QES Ltd) on 06/06/08

£100.00

This is what I spent on an iPod for my son's 9th birthday tomorrow. Good luck to you all.

Donation by JP on 06/06/08

£40.00

+ £11.28 Gift Aid

as a Mother and Grandmother my heart goes out to you all. A wonderful cause . Good luck and hopefully your target will be reached very soon

Donation by Wilma Comiskey (The Body Shop At Home) on 06/06/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

What an inspiration SMILE - Lots of Luck with fund raising.

Donation by Tracey Monahan on 05/06/08

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

keep up the good work

Donation by nick O'Dwyer on 05/06/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

In loving memory of a very special little boy, Joe Way xxxx

Donation by Andy, Jo, Charlotte & George Larder on 04/06/08

£25.00

I hope this helps you towards your admirable goal

Donation by Greg Healey on 04/06/08

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Donate on the website and help children with life threatening illness.

Donation by Ian & Jo Chambers on 04/06/08

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step

Donation by chris & Sid Way on 04/06/08

£200.00

+ £56.41 Gift Aid

donate now

Donation by Matt Way on 04/06/08

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£38,326.59
  • Offline donations£31,618.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£69,944.59
  • Gift Aid£6,422.20

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