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My story

 

Violence in the UK has reached epic proportions.  Well over 100 people have been killed in violent attacks in London alone since the start of the year. 

But you never feel the true impact of inner city violence until you are touched by it.  My good friend and true gentleman NATHAN WESTHEAD lost his life in a senseless altercation this past weekend (Sun 6th July).  At 28 years old, he leaves his son Dylan, barely one year old, and wife Angela of only 2 years behind.   http://leics.police.uk/news/2157_family_of_mr_nathan_westhead_speak/

I am to be married on the 6th Sept of this year, and Nathan, a qualified chef, being his usual generous self, immediately offered to play a role in preparing the food.  It didn’t matter that I was getting married in Paris “I’ll fly out” he said, “and then I can take Dylan to Disney Land too”.

My wife to be, Lisa , and I certainly appreciated his warmth and generosity to us – so we want to give something back to him and his family.  For our honeymoon, instead of going to the usual cliché places – we have decided to climb Mont Blanc.   

All funds raised will be split equally between Nathan’s family and a charity set up to fight the causes of violent crime.  The name of the charity is Skilltrain (http://www.skilltrain.co.uk/index.htm ), for which I have been a member of the board for quite a few years now.

Skilltrain have been around for over 25 years.  We focus on identifying potentially violent teens before they become too troublesome and seek to help them overcome the issues they may have.  We guide them on to the right path for a successful life before they go down that one-way street to destruction. 

This year we have received support from  Newcourt, Tudor and Waterside Trusts as well as the Tom Ap Rhys Pryce Memorial Trust – which is a harrowing story of a city lawyer attacked on his way home http://www.linklaters.com/tarp/index.html.

However we urgently need additional funds as the number of young people seeking our help is growing fast.

All donations will be split 50/50 between Nathans family to spend as they wish and Skilltrain to help further our cause.

Your generosity is welcomed with open arms.  Please click on the link below and follow the instructions.

good luck to you both, a great idea Donation by Amie 22/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Joanne Clark 17/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck Ryan & Lisa x Donation by Sacha Dick 06/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck love the idea Donation by Kieren Higgins 05/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Excellent idea. Best of luck xXx Donation by Ellen Higgins 03/08/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with the appeal Donation by Jon Wedge 02/08/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Great Idea - Good Luck Donation by Paul Clegg 29/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Ian Parkes 22/07/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

good luck to you both. a great cause and challenge. Donation by Rachel Harris 21/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

thankyou so much its good to see nath had so many great friends, hope all goes well. Donation by kelly westhead mat burton and grace burt 18/07/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of luck in a really important cause.Sorry I can't do more. Donation by Gill Perkins 16/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck x Donation by Ash Linnell and Lucy Manship 15/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Will be praying for you as you do this climb - take care! Donation by Gwen Toon 14/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck such an amazing thing to do. Donation by nicola perkins 12/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Ken Kuntz from Texas 12/07/08  

£20.00

Well done to you guys for doing this! Donation by Paul Doughty 11/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck with the climb! Donation by Patricia Clarke 11/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Excellent way to make positive out of senseless tragedy. Donation by Regina Miller 11/07/08  

£100.00

Thank you. Good lick with everything Donation by chella 10/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Thank you for doing this , not only for Nathan but also a worthy cause Donation by Chris & Donna Westhead 10/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck Donation by Janet Wright 10/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good on you both - hope it goes very well! Donation by Rachel Youngman 10/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

the compassion and pro-activity are beautiful. Best of luck! Donation by Sarah Schadegg 10/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with the climb! Hope you both have a wonderful wedding day as well Donation by Lucy Gardiner 10/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with it - fingers crossed the weather helps! A brilliant idea. Best wishes to you & Lisa Donation by Megan Smith 10/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Nice one Ryan!! - Good luck pal Donation by Lee Fitzgerald 10/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A great cause mate and a great idea about Mount Blanc! Donation by Adrian Whitcombe 09/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck. Enjoy the climb, and I am so very sorry to hear about your friend Nathan. Skilltrain is an excellent organisation I have known for 20 years Donation by Judith Roscoe 09/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck for a sunny summit Donation by Martine Osorio 09/07/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

wonderful organisation Donation by julie westhead-kabouya 09/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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