K Dahanayake is fundraising for Child Bereavement Charity (formerly Child Bereavement Trust)

London Marathon+ London2Amsterdamcycle

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

Miranda wearing her yoghurt!

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Team members:

Kit, Mark, Warren & Frances

Raising money for

Child Bereavement Charity (formerly Child Bereavement Trust)

Charity Registration No. 1040419

The Child Bereavement Charity (CBC) is a national charity founded in 1994 to help the many thousands of families every year who suffer the pain of their child's death, and also to help children whose parent or sibling is dying or has died. By listening to both children and parents, CBC strives to improve the care offered by professionals to grieving families both in the immediate crisis and during the many months following the death of someone important in their lives. We do this primarily by offering training and support to professionals, producing resources for grieving children and families, and by establishing support networks amongst families in the community and professionals in healthcare. For more information please visit www.childbereavement.org.uk.

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K Dahanayake

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Raised: 36%

Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £3,575.00

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My story

Whether you are a parent, grandparent, uncle/aunt or merely have close friends with children, there is no need to spell-out how much our children mean to us and how much we mean to them. And it goes without saying that we couldn’t begin to imagine life without each other. Mercifully, for families having to face up to just such a reality, support is available from the Child Bereavement Charity, providing professional help to families when it is needed most. Some of you reading this will know of Eleanor and Jamie Wroath, who, having lost their 15 month old daughter, Miranda, last January, received invaluable comfort and support from CBC. Crucially, because grieving the loss of a loved one is not a quick process nor does it last for a determinable length of time, CBC continues to support the Wroath family, and many like them, for as long as it is needed. But in order to do this, CBC itself relies on getting on-going support from you and I, especially in economic downturns when support from businesses may be kerbed.

For this reason, with a map tucked under our arm, legs loaded with glucose and quite a lot of padding in our shorts, a group of us are cycling from London to Amsterdam to raise funds and awareness for this vital charity. Mars bars and puncture repair kits at the ready, we set off from London at the end of April, peddling our way passed the sights and sounds of Kent, France and Belgium to complete the 4 day, 350mile trip to Amsterdam. An extra Mars bar may be required by one of the team, Kit, who (foolishly!) will be running the London Marathon (also in aid of CBC) the day before joining the team for the cycle!! To maximise the ‘profit’ for CBC, we have organised the entire cycle event ourselves and all of the costs associated with the event (hotel, ferry, support vehicle etc) are funded entirely by the riders – every single penny you pledge on this website goes directly to CBC.

For families grieving the loss of a child or children grieving the loss of an adult, CBC provides a light at the end of, what can seem like, an endless tunnel. With your help we can ensure that that light stays on. So, wish us luck, sponsor us lots and together we can support a charity that does so much to support the people that need it.

To sponsor our cycle from London to Amsterdam (or Kit for the London Marathon and cycle) simply click the button on this page - it will take merely a minute for you to donate and make a big difference!

In Memory of Miranda Wroath (23 Sept 2006 to 9 Jan 2008) and in support of her family.

	Well done. What a great achievement for such a worthwhile cause Donation by Aunty Patsy and Uncle Neddy 23/05/09	£40.00
	Well done - fantastic charity! Donation by Sudarshan (Splash & Dash) 23/05/09	£10.00
	Well done. Great cause! Donation by Linda (Splash and Dash playschool) 23/05/09	£10.00
	Well done, and thanks. Donation by Richard & Michael 14/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Even I'm impressed with this one Kitson! - you recovered yet? Donation by Jonny Baber 07/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Thought you got a bit close to Superwoman on BBC1 Donation by The Brutons 05/05/09	£30.00
	Hell of an achievement. Especially the third leg. You all deserve a medal! Well done. Donation by Judith and Roy Evison 04/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hope it all went well. Congrats Donation by Anne 03/05/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	In loving memory of Miranda. Donation by Laura and Tom 30/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	One down, one to go! Hope the cycle isn't too tiring after the run. Good luck! Donation by Syd 29/04/09	£50.00
	Well Done! Great TV appearance! Hope the cycle goes well! Donation by John and Anette 27/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Hi Kit, hope your not too saddle sore today? Well done that man! Donation by Martin Beaumont 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope the weather holds off for you guys Donation by Michael Todd 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Hope you're enjoying the rain today! Donation by James Green 27/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	well done kit Donation by James McCarthy 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Can't match the pain of losing a child, but I'm sure you will need some TLC when you get back. Go guys! Donation by Marcus Oliver 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	run boy run Donation by karen and jay 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Have fun! Donation by Louise Nickson 27/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Kit and the team with the event and to reaching your target. Donation by Richard Mortimore 26/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck and well done! Donation by Alison and Eddie 26/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck. Saw you on TV. 2 events, Good effort! Donation by The Lawsons 26/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We really appreciate all your efforts on behalf of such a fantastic charity. Donation by Alan and Anne Wroath 25/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	What a worthwhile cause! Good luck and best wishes for the marathon and cycle. From the inlaws Donation by Lynda and Sydney 25/04/09	£30.00
	Good luck! What a wonderful cause Donation by Aunty Malika and Uncle Dudley 25/04/09	£10.00
	Good luck! Wishing you all the best for this great challenge! Donation by Ammie and Thatie 25/04/09	£20.00
	Good luck Kit (and Team), fabulous cause and amazing effort Donation by The Averys (Pete, Cheryl & Mimi) 25/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You inspire me ! Donation by Nalinda 25/04/09	£90.00 + £25.38 Gift Aid
	Good luck with your endeavours Donation by Sheila Tebbutt 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Terrific effort Kit, for a worthy cause - good luck Donation by Chris Wilson 24/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck - hopefully see you during the 26.2 miles on Sunday! Donation by Tim (Ealing Gents) 24/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£3,325.00
Offline donations:	£250.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£798.20

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