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The Little Family and friends
10 Mile Sponsor Cycle Run round Cumbrae on 15/16th May 2009
Sound of Music fancy dress optional
We are going to cycle round Cumbrae a small island off the west coast of Scotland in fancy dress in memory of our mother Patricia Little to raise money for Hospice at Home
Our Mum was diagnosed with Renal cancer early last year, despite her pain she was determined to go home so we took her home. There are 5 of us Sue, Caroline, Lynda, Geoff and Louise and all four girls are nurses, it is probably because Mum was such a caring, nurturing person that we all chose to enter the caring professions. Thanks to the understanding of our employers and the support we had from each other we nursed Mum at home until she passed away in September. This was not easy for any one of us but we had some great laughs with her as well as some tears and although it was difficult not one of us would change the time we had with her last year. We will never forget the joy on her face when she managed to make it to her 80th birthday party and all her friends and relatives were there as she was wheeled in they stood up and sang happy birthday and for she's an jolly good fellow. Mum had never had a birthday party as a child and she really enjoyed this one even though she was in pain she smiled the whole night. When we returned to the house later that evening she was sitting up in bed laughing and reminiscing with friends and relatives from her home town of Liverpool!
We also had some wonderful support from firstly our brother Geoff who visited almost every day bringing wonderful produce from his new allotment which really made Mum proud and encouraged her to eat, she was especially proud when he brought home made blackcurrant pie which he made himself! Geoff also gave us love and most importantly a hug when we needed it the power of which cannot be underestimated.
Mum had some wonderful friends too who would call in for a chat always bringing a little something, a plant, a tempting treat or some lovely smelly stuff for her wash, the district nurses from the local surgery in Dalston also gave us so much help and support and Mum had so much respect for them.
Looking after Mum day and night was a privilege but some days we needed to get out of the house for a couple of hours to recharge our batteries or to do some shopping, some days we sat by the river and talked about how we were feeling
and sometimes we had a cry. These precious few hours gave us strength to give Mum the love and care she deserved for being the best Mum anyone could have wished for and would not have been possible except for Hospice at Home. The staff who came had such a caring attitude that we felt safe going out for those couple of hours knowing Mum was in such good hands. Mum also had the opportunity to talk to someone who understood about how she was feeling and get support from them. Hospice at Home also organized for Mum to get therapeutic massage which she gained great benefit from, she loved the rose oil which was one of her favorites.
We are doing this sponsored cycle along with family, dear friends and all of Mums 13 grandchildren to raise money for Hospice at Home to say thank you and to help them to continue their wonderful work.
Thank You
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Raised:
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Raised so far: £1,462.00
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My lovely Nana would be so happy to see the support you've all shown, thank you so very much. Donation by Steevies Marie Curie Massive on 19/06/09 |
£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid |
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Thank you all so much..i am overwhelmed by peoples generosity, it means so much xx Donation by more work money, and naomis friends, on 19/06/09 |
£60.00 |
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donation Donation by Deek and family on 08/06/09 |
£60.00 |
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sponsor money Donation by Bert and Kate Arnott on 08/06/09 |
£40.00 |
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amazing support from everyone..thankyou so much, mum and dad would be so proud x Donation by more money from work mates,Louise on 05/06/09 |
£48.00 |
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privelige to read 'just giving' Donation by Sonia on 04/06/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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So proud of my sisters and thanks to all who sponsored us more money to come. X Donation by Geoff & family on 31/05/09 |
£60.00 |
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Thankyou everyone...and there is more money to come.. Donation by sponsor money from work & naomis school friends on 21/05/09 |
£66.00 |
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Thanks Donation by Sue's mates at college on 21/05/09 |
£16.00 |
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leiderhosen rules Donation by Annis and Paul on 20/05/09 |
£22.00 + £6.21 Gift Aid |
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What a brill thing to do mate for ur nan. Congrats Donation by Big Baz on 20/05/09 |
£40.00 |
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hope it went well!! Donation by annon le mouse on 17/05/09 |
£306.00 |
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Good Luck :) Donation by Scott 5 on 15/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Looking forward to seeing you dressed as a nun! Donation by Eynok Annon on 15/05/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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always happy to donate. Donation by Jack McKenna on 15/05/09 |
£10.00 |
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Great idea guys, and a fantastic way to remember your Mum/Gran Donation by Aythan Lewes on 15/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Mum and Dad would be so proud to see us all spending this time together, how lucky we were x Donation by caroline arnott on 15/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Bob on 14/05/09 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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great cause- good luck with the fund raising Donation by Rachel Perchard on 13/05/09 |
£4.00 |
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Good luck y'all. Donation by jpl on 13/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck. And I agree: sprouts are very tasty. Donation by Ghostsmut on 11/05/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Sprouts are very tasty. Nom nom nom. Oh yes, and good luck. Donation by Boncho Guenchev on 11/05/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Mum and Dad will be so proud of us doing this together, loving family and friends was what they were all about! Donation by Susie on 09/05/09 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck! Donation by Alice Ross on 08/05/09 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Guy Perchard on 08/05/09 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £1,372.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £90.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,462.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £149.21 |
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