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What is Robyn's Rainbows?

Robyn’s Rainbows™ is a charitable initiative run by Live Life Then Give Life to offer support to very sick or struggling members of the transplant community.

Following nominations from the public, Live Life Then Give Life sends struggling members of the transplant community a small beacon of hope in the form of a balloon, to let them know they are being thought of. The aim is to create a rainbow on the darkest days for those in need; to remind them that they are not alone and that sunshine might be just about to break through...even just to bring a smile to their face.

Who was Robyn Tainty?

Robyn was a bright vivacious young woman who happened to be born with the genetic lung disease, Cystic Fibrosis. Despite a lifetime of poor health and intensive treatment, Robyn never let her illness get in the way of living her life; moving in with her boyfriend, studying for a Masters degree and adding joy and laughter to all those around her.

In 2005 Robyn was told her lung damage was so severe that a double lung transplant was her only hope of survival. Robyn remained optimistic, fought hard to raise awareness, and had plenty of hopes and dreams for her future after a transplant. After more than 2 years waiting and hoping, Robyn lost her battle for life in September 2007, aged just 24.

Why is it called Robyn's Rainbows?

During her last few months Robyn spent a lot of time in hospital, during which Live Life Then Give Life sent her a balloon to make her smile. One of her best friends Matt commented later:

“I don't know if Robyn ever told you, but she loved the balloon that you guys sent! It was sitting very proudly next to her bed, from the day she got it, right till the end.”

 How can I help?

It's simple. By raising money and raising awareness! Just £12 will allow us send a Robyn's Rainbow to someone in need . We want to be able to support as many people as possible and to keep them smiling whilst they fight and hope, waiting for the call that if it comes, will change their life.

Robyn’s Rainbows is dedicated to Robyn and the rainbows she brought into other people’s lives...just by being there.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Live Life Then Give Life gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Thank you for your support.

Still thinking of you and missing you robyn xx Donation by Flynnsticks 11/09/09  

£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid

Hope this helps put a smile on somebodies face. Donation by Claire 14/05/09  

£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid

can still hear that laugh & see that smile x Donation by Martin 25/03/09  

£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid

Miss you Robster. xx Donation by Kate and Carl 23/03/09  

£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid

Lovely idea! Donation by Naomi 23/03/09  

£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid

hope this goes a little way making a pot of gold Donation by Lee Davies 12/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

A rainbow .. Great idea Donation by Nehal Shah 09/12/08  

£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid

From Scarlett xx Donation by Michelle Mullarkey 04/11/08  

£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid

It is just magic. Donation by Tom 24/10/08  

£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid

Happy to be funding a rainbow :) Donation by Abby 23/10/08  

£12.00

another rainbow... Donation by elizabeth @ justgiving 23/10/08  

£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid

Miss u little robyn xxxx Donation by Flynnie 13/10/08  

£12.00 + £3.38 Gift Aid

xx Donation by bex lever 13/10/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Darling Robyn, still touching peoples lives and spreading your magic. Love always, never forgotten. Donation by Mum 10/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

such a great cause Donation by Jennifer Grannell 09/10/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Thank you Emily - I was moved and inspired by your talk Donation by Maya @ Justgiving 09/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Thank you, Emily, for just such an inspirational morning! Donation by the Justgiving team 09/10/08  

£1,000.00

Spoke about you at a talk today chickie....look at how you're inspiring peple even after you've gone. Miss you xxx Donation by Em 08/10/08  

£5.00

Donation by Emma H 07/10/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

From me, Dan and Joe - for Robyn and all the others robbed of a chance of life because of Cystic Fibrosis Donation by Lorraine Barnes 04/10/08  

£36.00

Donation by daddy 03/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Sunshine for everyone! I miss you Robot x Donation by Weon 03/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry it's not loads but I want to help anyway. For Gabby & Robyn. xx Donation by A-B 03/10/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Will always remember you and Mike swimming in our pool - laughing and happy! Love you babe. XXXXX Donation by Sally and Stephen Hughes 24/09/08  

£24.00

May your cheeky smile n laugh be remembered always. we miss you... we love you always M'n'B xxxxxxxx Donation by Bex n Matt Coyne 22/09/08  

£24.00 + £6.77 Gift Aid
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