Running For Nikki
Event: Virgin London Marathon 2012 on 22/04/2012
Team Members: Shelly Carolan, Marcus Carolan, Dan White
£18,340.00 raised of £15,000.00 target
591 donations
My Target:
£15,000.00
£18,340.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/NikkiFagg
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Shelly Carolan's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text NFAG61 £10
to 70070
My story
We originally set ourselves a fundraising target of £10,000 we have been overwhelmed by people's kindness, generosity and support that we have increased our goal to £15,000 to make an even bigger difference to so many lives. Thank you for your continued support and helping us achieve our goal for a very special lady and incredible cause.......
On 6th February 2011, we received the most devastating news.....my 32 year old sister's cervical cancer had returned having been in remission for almost 5 years. This time, it returned in the orbit of her left eye, her skull, liver, lungs, hips and bones. We were soon to discover that this time there sadly was no cure, with her initial prognosis being less than one year.
Nikki, a nurse herself, instantly showed her caring and selfless nature with her primary concern being that of her family. She took on the palliative treatment with such dignity and determination, even faced with the loss of sight in one eye. As always, she looked to make the best out of this terrible situation and wanted to achieve her goals surrounded by the people she loved the most, her family and friends.
Nikki fought with such courage and bravery, but sadly lost her fight on 14th August 2011. Throughout this time, both Nikki, our Mother and I were supported by Amber Turnell and the team at Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice. Without their constant care and compassion, the journey we faced would have been even more unbearable. There are simply no words to express our sheer gratitude for the difference the Phyllis Tuckwell team has made to our family in coping with this tragic loss.
Earlier this year, I made a promise to Nikki, that I would run the 2012 London Marathon for her, in aid of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.So...... here I am. Alongside me are two amazing people, my fantastic husband Marcus and our best friend Dan, who are ready to join me in taking on the challenge of a lifetime. Both of whom have been directly affected by cancer themselves, with each of them having lost a parent to the disease. Our thoughts will also be with Desmond Carolan and Lyn White during our training and on the Marathon Day itself.
We want to say thank you for the incredible work that PhyllisTuckwell undertake each day. If we could have one wish, out of something that has been and continues to be so incredibly painful, would be that no other family would have to lose such a vibrant, charismatic and kind hearted member of their family, at such a young age. Unfortunately, as we know, this is not the case but what we can do, is make a positive difference to other families who have found themselves in this similar life changing situation. We want to make sure that the funding is there for Phyllis Tuckwell to be able to continue to offer these families the support and guidance that they require on their own unique journeys.
I am so proud to have shared such a close bond with my sister and continue to feel blessed to have such a wonderful and supportive family. Nikki is our absolute inspiration, and whatever we will endure during our training and on the day, will be nothing compared to what she had to go through during her treatment and the final few months of her life.
Nikki and her husband Pete, were in the middle of filming for Channel 4's 'Restoration Man' programme whilst building their 'dream house'. The programme was shown on Thursday 5th January 2012 on Channel 4 at 9pm
Its not too late,you can now view this on http://www.channel4.com/programmes/restoration-man
We fully appreciate you taking the time to read our story and know that with your support we can help so many more families.
However much you can afford to give in these difficult times, is genuinely appreciated as we could not do this without your support and generosity.
You can also donate by mobile phone by texting the following -
TEXT: NFAG61 and the amount (i.e £10) to 70070 you'll be prompted to donate gift aid - this doesn't cost you anything but increases your donation by 25% so please click yes when asked. You then have the option to leave a message, that way we can thank you for you donation personally.
You can follow our training progress at www.runningfornikki.blogspot.com
Many thanks again for your support and please share our link to this page with your friends and family.
Shelly, Marcus and Dan
Nikki, this one's for you x x x
My gallery 11
My updates 1
We successfully completed the London Marathon 2012, in memory of Nikki. It was an incredible day and we enjoyed every minute... well almost every minute!! Thank you for all your support in raising such a phenomenal amount of money. Shelly, Marcus & Dan x x x
My charity
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice
Charity Registration No. 264501
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice offers Specialist Palliative Care to people with a terminal illness in West Surrey and North East Hampshire. We rely on the support of our community as we receive just 12% of our funding from the NHS. We have to raise £15,000 every day to continue serving 140 people a day.
Donations 591
After watching restoration man I feel absolutely moved to tears but inspired by Nikki's story. Thinking of you and your family. x
Donation by Caroline Tolley on 15/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by helen atkinson on 14/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
so touched by this story...am still in tears.
Donation by Shelly Quinton-Hulme on 14/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
I have been Insired by Nikkis courage, Nikki>s got her wings now, i am sure she is watching over you all with immense pride.
Donation by helen cambers on 14/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Congratulations on achieving your goal.
Donation by JL on 11/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Shelly, watched Restoration Man & moved to tears by how amazing Nikki was. I'd no idea you had lost her, I'm so sorry.Big hugs xxx
Donation by Emma Burt on 05/05/12
Donation by Emma Burt on 05/05/12
£30.00
+ £7.50 Gift Aid
Well done Shelley and the guys, what you have done is amazing.
Donation by Toby & Emma Lewis on 04/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
What a brave person Nikki was. Thoughts and prayers with the whole family.
Donation by Anonymous on 03/05/12
Donation by David Heaton on 03/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 02/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
I've just watch The Restoration Man and been so sad that your sister never got the chance to live in such a beautiful house which was her dream.
Donation by Joan Horsfield on 01/05/12
Donation by Jim Roberts on 01/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
I've just finished watching The Restoration Man and I'm overwhelmed with ur sister's strength and courage until the end. I'm sorry.
Donation by Cristina Vazquez-Guillen on 01/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Emma Bradford on 01/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Shelly, Marcus & Dan I am so proud of your fantastic achievement. All my love Nana xxxxx
Donation by Irene Hook on 30/04/12
£39.00
Donation by Anonymous on 30/04/12
£5.00
Well done guys. A fantastic effort all round.
Donation by Julie West on 25/04/12
£20.00
Well done Shelley - amazing! Xx
Donation by Rebecca Davis on 23/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
You're pictures from the marathon moved me to tears;we donate to the PT Hospice every year, but I had to donate again for your cause. Inspiring xxx
Donation by Sophie McNiven on 23/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Hope you made it yesterday & are taking a well earned rest today. So pleased you exceeded your target.
Donation by Elaine, Steve & Martin XXX on 23/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Hope today went well! Sending all lots of love Lucy, Imogen, Henry and William Burrage x
Donation by lucy burrage on 22/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Been foolowing you guys on t.v. today!! Fantastic, well done all of you!!
Donation by Nick and Flic xx on 22/04/12
Well I watched the marathon this morning , and just wanted to give you a little bit more , you all must be exhausted , but so proud , well done x
Donation by Susan Hudson on 22/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done to your all. An absolutely fantastic achievement of which you shuld be justly proud - as we are of you. Much love Janet & Terry xx
Donation by Terry Ford on 22/04/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£13,854.00
- Offline donations£4,103.00
- Text donations£383.00
- Total raised£18,340.00
- Gift Aid£3,319.50
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