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My story

 
Patrick was born on 7th August 1987. He was an affectionate, gentle baby, content and happy, crossing every milestone in his own easygoing way.  Patrick graduated from Birmingham University last July with a 2:1 in politics.  After graduating  Patrick showed great strength of character and determination in securing a Sales Executive position with Toshiba in the City.  Since starting work, Patrick demonstrated a singlemindedness that would certainly have ensured a successful career had it had the chance to blossom; and which made us very proud of the young man that he had become.

Patrick had a short life, but a very full one, taking opportunities whenever they arose. He lived by his favourite motto, ‘carpe diem’ and he died doing what he loved best. We want everyone to remember Patrick as he lived, fun loving, larger than life, exuberant, the life and soul of every party, whilst also being fiercely loyal, fair minded, thoughtful and so endearing.

Patrick’s absence is much, much louder than his presence ever was, and I’m sure that everyone who knew him would agree that he was not the quietest person on the planet! He was a huge personality and was always busy; seeing friends, watching the football, going to the gym or enjoying a family meal with us. For these reasons and because he was living at home, everything that we do is affected by the fact that he is no longer with us.  Fortunately for us, we have many happy memories of our life with Patrick. Although he has left a massive gap in our lives, and we miss him desperately, we believe that the short time we had with Patrick was a very special gift that can never be taken away from us.

We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of Patrick’s friends and family who have already donated generously to two charities that were close to Patrick’s heart. The two charities were chosen because Patrick suffered from Iga Nephropathy, a mild form of kidney disease and donations to ‘South West Thames Kidney Fund’ will go directly to research into chronic renal disease. Alun was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer seven years ago and subsequently Patrick was an ardent supporter of 'Prostate UK'. He is still wearing his blue prostate charity band.

We would like to thank Peter Tootill the father of one of Patrick’s school friends who cycled from Land’s End to John O’Groats in memory of Patrick, managing to raise more money for Patrick’s charities and we are very proud of his achievement.

On Monday 31st August, at Party 4 Patrick, many of Patrick's friends and family will be taking part in a 5km run (or walk!) together in memory of Patrick's life and to celebrate what would have been his 22nd Birthday earlier in the month. We want to thank each and every one of them for joining us, and for gathering further sponsorship.

On the 4th September Mike Dennis will be beginning a 3 day expedition with some of his colleagues in memory of his best friend Patrick.  They will be traveling from the North Coast of Somerset to the South Coast of Devon. The journey is over 100 miles long and includes a 26 mile cross-country run, a 10 mile kayak, a 10 mile run, a 35 mile mountain bike ride and a final 40 miles mountain bike ride. The expedition is part of a race against 25 other 6 man teams and will be a real test of physical and mental endurance. We wish Mike the best of luck and look forward to hearing about his expedition.

On Sunday 18th October, Paul Harker will take part in the Cabbage Patch 10 mile race in memory of Patrick, which starts and finishes in Twickenham. We wish him all the best and hope all goes well.

It would mean a lot to us if you could contribute in Patrick's memory to either or both of his charities. Our other charitable cause is

http://www.justgiving.com/patrickevans-prostate-uk

It is some comfort to us that some good has come out of our terrible loss, and we are so pleased that people’s generosity has allowed Patrick to make a difference. 

Catherine, Alun, Louise, Rory and Hugo


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Donation by Máire Standerwick 29/10/09  

£80.00 + £22.56 Gift Aid

Pedal For Patrick.Thank you to Paolo's friends and colleagues for their generous sponsorship. Donation by Máire Standerwick 29/10/09  

£180.00 + £50.77 Gift Aid

Well done Sean - an amazing effort for an incredibly worthy cause x x Donation by Abi 27/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sponsorship for Seán's ride, excellent time with barely any training - top performance !!! Donation by Matthew Rutter 26/10/09  

£30.00

This donation is on behalf of my mate Phil Blunt, he had met Patrick and wanted to do the ride but was on hols so he offered to sponsor instead Donation by Paul Standerwick 26/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Sponsorship for Seán's ride Donation by Michael Lowe & Daniel Elsey from work 19/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Sponsorship for Seán's ride from work colleagues Donation by Moneycorp colleagues 19/10/09  

£43.00 + £12.13 Gift Aid

Sponsoring Seán's ride Donation by Andreja and Debbie from work 18/10/09  

£20.00

sorry Paolo not to have there to ride, well done Donation by simon relf 17/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Run like the wind Paul! Donation by Andrew Abraham 16/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Paul's run. Donation by Edwin Chung 16/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Paul, you'd better do a decent time on Sunday! :) Donation by Boji 15/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Paul, Run! Donation by Sam Stagg 15/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Paul - good luck with your Cabbage Patch run for Patch. Donation by Catherine,Alun, Louise,Rory and Hugo 14/10/09  

£25.00

well done Gabs for your first half marathon. :) Donation by Evans Family 14/10/09  

£25.00

Well done Sean Donation by Brett Williams 14/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done the Standers Donation by Peter Trzebinski 14/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

well done Paolo...... Donation by guy robinson 13/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Plo, you can do the 160 next year! Donation by Swiss 13/10/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Paolo well done on the bike. Chris David and Rhiannon Donation by Chris Stroud 12/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Best of luck Sean!! Donation by Mark Thompson 12/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Sean!!!!! Donation by wasan zaini 09/10/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck Paolo Donation by Paul Matthews 09/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Paolo for 11th October. Best wishes Nick Young and AEGON Scottish Equitable, Croydon Donation by Nick Young 08/10/09  

£40.00

Donation by Simon Mansell 08/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Paul's run: enjoy the chafe. Donation by Tim Banks 08/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck to all participating in the cycle! Donation by Damien Moore-Evans 08/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

If Suki does it as well I'll double it .... Donation by Tom Mitchell 08/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of Luck Sean! Donation by Susan Walker 08/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

very best of luck mate, bet you end up getting a cab. Donation by Charles Wolstenholme 08/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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