Glenn Owens is fundraising for Northern Ireland Hospice

Kilimanjaro for NI Children's Hospice

Keren at 7 weeks

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Northern Ireland Hospice

Charity Registration No. XN45696

At Northern Ireland Hospice, caring is at the heart of everything we do. We care for over 3,000 adults, children and young people living in the shadow of a terminal illness both in Hospice and in the community. We look after every patient's nursing, medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs with support for the family continuing into bereavement. Our services are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year and there is no charge. Your support is important to us as we rely heavily on legacies and donations to fund our services.

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Glenn Owens

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02/05/2009

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Raised: 85%

Target: £15,000.00
Raised so far: £12,759.15

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My story

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Any donation, large or small is very much appreciated !

For anyone who doesn't know us, we had our third child, little Keren, on 7th April 2006, and she was very quickly diagnosed with Trisomy18, or Edwards Syndrome.

She was with us for a precious 8 weeks,4 days, and she spent her last week, together with myself, her Mum, and her brother and sister, at Horizon House, the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice.

It is almost impossible to put into writing, how wonderfully we all were looked after during this time, and since. I could never have imagined the amazing work that goes on here, words really cannot express the gratitude that our family feel, towards the Hospice, and the staff there.

Because, as someone once said "silent gratitude isn't much use", I have decided to raise much needed funds, for the Hospice, by attempting to climb the highest free-standing mountain in the world...Kilimanjaro!

EDIT: 28/11/2008

Well, I managed to get to the summit of Kilimanjaro! Possibly the most difficult physical challenge I have ever, and am ever likely to do!
To share in some of the experiences, and to find out more, over the coming weeks and months, please visit our site, KerenOwens.com , and please subscribe to the free email updates, which will keep you informed of new posts.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also an extremely efficient way to sponsor me: Northern Ireland Hospice Care will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Although my challenge is now past, the challenge of meeting the day to day running costs of the Hospice, is not over. The fantastic work that goes on here, would not be possible, without the generosity of people like yourself, so please still consider donating, even now that my trek is over.

Many thanks for your support....Glenn

	Over the moon, so happy for you that you made it to the top. What a wonderful and worthwhile goal you have reached. Cannot wait to see the photos. Donation by Teresa, Alan and Erin 11/11/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Have a great climb, and let us know how it goes! Donation by Sheldon (Turtle) at KiliTrekker.Com 30/10/08	£10.00
	Wishing you all the best for a safe climb Donation by Lorna Henry 29/10/08	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Wishing you all the best as you climb Kili. What a wonderful cause you are climbing for ... Wave to us once you reach the top ! Donation by The Hayes Family, West Kili,Tanzania 28/10/08	£15.00
	We love you guys so much and hope that your trip is amazing. Donation by Trevor & Jocie Inglis & Family 21/10/08	£25.00
	You will do amazingly, because you are amazing! And as my darling Dad would say 'put an inch to your step' haha!! Love you, from all of us xxx Donation by Jill, Adam & Isla 04/10/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck with your trip and your target! Happy to help. Donation by Laura & Benny 30/07/08	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	In Memory of Brian Keenan Donation by The DeCurtis Family 20/06/08	£50.00
	Happy b/day Mark In Loving Memory of the weeman Martin x Donation by Siobhan Donnelly 19/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Glenn. Love seeing the photos of your walks. Donation by Mary Burton 10/05/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Via http://armenthomassian.com/ Donation by Arden 06/04/08	£30.00
	Via http://armenthomassian.com Donation by Elson 05/04/08	£20.00
	via bedrock grid fundraiser Donation by steve 04/04/08	£15.00
	Via http://armenthomassian.com Donation by David 25/03/08	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good on Kilimanjaro Donation by Drew Donnell 20/03/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Matthew 11/03/08	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Via Bedrock Grid fundraiser, but happy to do this. Donation by Shawn Hesketh 06/03/08	£10.00
	...I do nothing of myself;...John8 v 28 Donation by ruth quigg 04/02/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Via Bedrock Grid fundraiser at armenthomassian.com Donation by SabrinaDent 04/02/08	£27.00
	Good Luck Donation by Agnes 25/01/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Heard about the cause on armenthomassian.com. Glad I could help. Donation by Eric Olson 25/01/08	£15.00
	Followed the link from Bedrock WP Theme. Donation by Marion 19/01/08	£25.00
	I've been referred by thomasarmenssian.com Donation by Peter Smythe 18/01/08	£25.00
	Came from The Bedrock Grid WordPress Theme site Donation by Basic Orange 18/01/08	£10.00
	Payment for wordpress theme. Donation by Mike Hampton 15/01/08	£20.00
	Thanks to armenthomassian.com for letting me know about this cause. Donation by Lowrobb 01/01/08	£10.00
	Donation by Wanajob 18/12/07	£20.00
	Learned of your cause from the armenthomassian.com site. Glad to help such a worthy cause Donation by Tar Heel Rambler 13/12/07	£10.00
	Great that you all have a heart to help the hospice in this way Donation by Valerie 21/11/07	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	God Bless Donation by Lexie Henry 17/11/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£932.00
Offline donations:	£11,827.15
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£167.82

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