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Martin Kelly touched so many lives. As the days pass since his tragic and sudden death we are all amazed at the outpouring of affection and regard from so many corners.

In large part we have created this page so that people can express their feelings and leave their own comments about how their lives were touched by Martin. If you would also like to write a longer tribute please email tribute@facingtheworld.net and we will forward them when appropriate.

Martin was a gifted surgeon, a passionate humanitarian,  dedicated family man and friend.    

His ethos, passion, enthusiasm and humour will remain cornerstones of Facing the World and we are even more committed to fulfilling his vision of helping the children marginalised by communities as a result of their facial disfigurement.

Although we will miss him more than we can comprehend,      Martin will be with us in the smile of every patient; in the new found confidence of each child whose life has been transformed;  in the shadows of each rebuilt face and in the laughter of everyone  who has a new found joy in life.

Our thoughts are with his family to whom he was so devoted.



"Don't worry,you're in good hands..."That's the image of Martin in my heart.The world will miss him Donation by Alena S 27/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Karina Bell 27/05/08  

£10.00

This charity has really touched my heart and will continue to support it, as it has changed so many lives. My thoughts and prayers are with the family Donation by Rose-Marie Pile 27/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Life is not what we take it is what we give! Mr Kelly gave so much. I hope my small contibution helps to continue the work he started. God bless! Donation by JIM 27/05/08  

£50.00

He was a unique human being, you could actually see his soul shine. Am sorry for his very early depa Donation by Anouchka Blatnik 27/05/08  

£300.00

Such a great loss. I always meant to donate to your charity after seeing a TV show about it. Donation by Anne McCluskey 27/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

with fondest lovex Donation by Bob & Elaine Clift 27/05/08  

£200.00

Martin Kelly was our guardian angel. He looked after our little girl with an aura that seperated him from any other. The world's lost an amazing soul Donation by Monique Frampton 27/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I read Natascha's tribute to him - what a wonderful, inspiring man. My condolences to Natascha and h Donation by Pat 27/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I recently lost my brother and was touched by the article in the Sunday Mail. Donation by Senta & Mike 27/05/08  

£50.00

I remember Martin at Barts and as a trainee with fondness.His death is a huge loss Donation by alison 26/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

with sincerest condolences to Mr Kelly's family, friends and colleagues. Donation by Sarah 26/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I feel so lucky to have known Martin Kelly. I will always feel inspired by his life's work. Donation by Tori 26/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Having read the beautiful daily mail artice about the very sad death of Martin, I felt compelled to donate something to his charity. Donation by Robert Jakobi 26/05/08  

£25.00

...a truly inspirational man... Donation by Pearlie Tan 26/05/08  

£50.00

To help support the work of a life cut short Donation by Caroline 26/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

"What made us dream that he could comb grey hair?" WB Yeats Donation by Danny and Leslie 26/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

there is hope for us all when there are such good people about Donation by bob d 26/05/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I was reading about this tragedy all the way over here in Florida in the states, and I felt compelle Donation by Praxilla 25/05/08  

£5.00

I didn't know Martin Kelly but have been very moved by his wife's tribute in today's press. Donation by Christine Walker 25/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

He made he world more bright, happier, smarter, funnier, more loving, more civilized and defined by Donation by Skipp Sudduth 25/05/08  

£100.00

As a patient of Martins I felt that specialness about him that everyone talks about, truly humble, compassionate, gentle and caring person. Donation by Diane Turner 25/05/08  

£20.00

I only knew Martin for a very brief time when he first became a Consultant at C&W but he was always a friendly, funny and great man. A trajic loss Donation by Simon Barton 25/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

What a wonderful man, with a beautiful smile, what terrible sadness for his family & friends, what a loss to the world.Sympathies to all who knew him. Donation by Katy 25/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I feel his touch on my face and he would always be in my heart . Donation by Farnaz 25/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

A beautiful, shining and guiding light to humanity. His presence will always be alive in the lives of those he touches through 'Facing The World'. Donation by Jacqueline 24/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

A tragic loss, a great legacy Donation by Jane 23/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Martin was an inspiration. A dear friend, a sharp boss, a superb surgeon, a life-changing mentor. He Donation by R G 23/05/08  

£50.00

Martin touched so very many lives and I hope that this will help his work continue. Donation by Sarah 23/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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