Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

In january 2008 my dad died from cancer.he had many friends through his work at whitwell pit, where he stood shoulder to shoulder with his comrades in time of need in the strike. he also made friends at kaymar coatings, unfortunatly not his boss though.This changed when he worked at CLAUSE IV where he worked on alot of GMB union campaigns. he had the upmost respect for collegues and managers alike ,a trust and a friendship that lasted even past him passing away.he also worked for THE WORKERS BEER COMPANY at festivals like GLASTONBURY,READING AND LATTITUDE to name a few, where his character shone through.he made many friends and there are many stories that could be told.This could also be said by his friends and drinking buddies at the jackups, however probably with a sluuuuuurrrrr.Benji was a very hard working man wh worked all hours day and night to provide for his family who he loved dearly especially his wife Jane and grandkids Bethany,Charly and Logan..Thank you to everyone of his family friends and collegues for your love support and kindness through the tough times from benji and our whole family!!!!!

He used the services offered from ashgate hospice firstly at home, then was admitted a week before he passed away.the support he and our whole family recieved was nothing short of excellent.However without our support this hospice wont be there for the next patients that could need there services,they could be our family or friends left to suffer ,we cant EVER let this place close.

It costs £100 a night for an inpatient, any donation, no matter how big or small makes a huge difference.  OUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED TO KEEP THIS FANTASTIC CHARITY ALIVE!!!!

Remember the sad fact is that cancer can get hold of anyone!!!!

The charity day on 18th may 2008, raised a total of £1703.the football match donations from players and supporters raised £655, the auction for items such as a signed man united football raised total of £738 and the raffle raised £310.I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THERE AMAZING SUPPORT!!!!

On 12th september 2008 i am doing a tandem skydives , all monies will go to this charity.PLEASE SPONSOR ME !!! i have sponsor forms available.you can contact me anytime e-mail  matt.bennett1@tiscali.co.uk

on the 21st september 2008 there is a charity bike ride taking place. the route is from Cleethorpes to Whitwell (63 miles).if you are interested in takin part please contact bob goddard in jackups.or email me and ill pass it on.we already have APPROX 50 participants.Each participant to donate £10 to take part.this donation to be given to Bob Goddard or myself  A.S.A.P   

SPONSOR FORMS FOR PARTICIPANTS CAN BE COLLECTED FROM JACK UPS AND BOOT +SHOE IN WHITWELL OR CONTACT ME.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Ashgate Hospice 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.

The photograph is of Billy Kelwick R.I.P ,benji and terry butkeraitis on 10th january 2008.

As a family we would like to thank benjis friends for there donations in lieu of flowers at the funeral and wake.your donations totaled £789.55, amazing friends ,  every single one of you!!!!!
Please donate generously

EVERY PENNY COUNTS !!!
Many thanks to everyone for your support,sponsorship and kind donations.

special thanks to clause iv for £500 and uk security neil for the £200 donations, very much appreciated!!!

GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL 2008 - We would like to thank staff of  Workers Beer Company, Total Celler Systems , UK SECURITY , Carlsberg representatives Inovation power supplies , moving feast and more..... your donations in the W.B.C Village bar raised £ 232 towards the ever growing total. And you are also supporting the Clause IV Gambia appeal.

LATTITUDE FESTIVAL -  as at Glastonbury festival .....Workers Beer Company,Clause iv ,  TCS, UK Security and moving feast dug deep and raised £400 for Ashgate Hospice aswell as £400 for clause iv gambia fund.Many Thanks again everyone please continue to help!!!

WOMAD FESTIVAL - as above we raised £194.47 for Ashgate Hospice at this festival , also we raised £194.47 for the clause iv gambia fund!! keep it up everyone and a massive thanks for your support!!!

LEEDS FESTIVAL!!! -  We raised £500 at leeds ,and £500 for Clause IV Gambia school fund.This was down to the generous donations by staff from TOTAL CELLAR SYSTEMS, UK SECURITY,WORKERS BEER COMPANY,CLAUSE IV AND MOVING FEAST!!!! THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! 

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