The Sam Ahearn Appeal
In memory of: Samantha Ahearn
£22,416.65 raised of £25,000.00 target
292 donations
My Target:
£25,000.00
£22,416.65 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/samahearn
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to linda mcgoff's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text AJPQ54 £10
to 70070
My story
Our daughter Samantha died 16th July 2009 aged 19 during an epileptic fit which she was only diagnosed with in December 2008. We have since learnt that Samantha died from a condition known as SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.)
Samantha was a happy and caring person everyone loved her smile and enthusiasm in life. She had only ever had eight fits in total but was under the impression, as were we all, that it would never kill her. It wasn’t until after her death that we heard about SUDEP and once the post-mortem was done to clarify that this is what she died from. Samantha had achieved so much in her life and wasn’t going to allow epilepsy to ruin that. She was getting ready for a holiday with her friend to Tenerife 36 hours after her death. She had also just finished her A levels so she was so excited. We had all just got back from a family holiday which we are all so grateful for as we will cherish them memories forever. Samantha wasn't here when her A level results came through. She achieved all the grades that she needed to to get into Huddersfield university and study social working. She would have made a fantastic social worker as she has had so many life long experiences. She loved swimming and socialising with her friends. She once swam with dolphins and went scuba diving in Tenerife. She has done so much in her short life but always cared for people. We will never forget that fatal night of her death as she fell down the last few steps of the staircase whilst having that seizure. Paramedics arrived as soon as and tired to resuscitate for well over an hour. I myself (her mum) heard the thud and went and reassured her through her seizure comforted her and held her as she died. That will always stay in my head its like a living nightmare. We miss her so much and will never stop mourning for her whilst we are alive. If it wasn’t for epilepsy bereaved we don’t know how we would of got this far. They have been our rock and are there at the other end of the phone when we need to talk. we went to a conference in October to meet other people who have gone though what we are going through and its comforting to know that we are not alone. We desperately need peoples help raising funds for this charity because without it no research will be done to prevent this condition from happening to more and more people but also they would be there to talk to us and help us. We are going to have to live with this nightmare but if we can help raise funds for this charity in memory of Samantha the we will do everything that we can but we really need your help. So please even if you want to buy her a birthday card or a bunch of flowers when its her birthday think about putting the money into this instead as that’s what Samantha would want. Samantha has left her brother Adam (16) and little sister Alice (2) with so many memories but so much sadness as well. But as there parents we have to be strong as well as grieve ourselves. Samantha simply was the best daughter, friend and sister. Epilepsy Bereaved relies heavily on donations, contributions and grants in order to maintain its ongoing work, to support families affected by an epilepsy related death, to raise awareness through education, lobbying and influencing, and to promote research into SUDEP and epilepsy related deaths. So please dig deep into your pockets and donate money to Epilepsy Bereaved it really helps and could save lives.
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My updates 1
Sam s appeal is doing amazing. Thank u to all those that have supported it. We still have a long way to go especially if we want all these type of deaths to stop. So please don t give up here this is just the beginning. Don t forget big swimathon event 12th May
My charity
Epilepsy Bereaved
Charity Registration No. 1050459
Help us work towards the prevention of 3 seizure related deaths a day in the UK. Since we formed ten years ago, Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) has been recognised by both government and clinicians, resulting in general agreement regarding ways to reduce the risks. We provide a specialist service; informing and educating, promoting and funding research into SUDEP and providing a specialist support service for those bereaved by SUDEP.
Donations 292
Thanks for asking me to take part in the swim, Linda, and well done to all who took part.
Donation by anna dalton on 01/06/12
£75.00
+ £18.75 Gift Aid
Thank u 2 all who sponsered us ere at Radcliffe pool
Donation by Stacie & the gang xx on 31/05/12
£348.00
To all those who swam well done. Danny
Donation by Danny Boyle on 31/05/12
£200.00
well done linda and alice with your swim, all our ove tracy kenny and sophie x x x
Donation by Tracy Davis on 27/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Christine Green on 24/05/12
£40.00
+ £10.00 Gift Aid
Dear Sam, I only met you a few times but I remember that you were always so cheerful and positive. Best of Luck Beth with the run - you trooper!
Donation by Rebecca Donohoe on 19/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done on your swimming ,especially Alice we are so proud of you xxxxx
Donation by Nanna Brenda and Gramps on 19/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
To Sam. I didn't know you well, but I know you are loved and missed xxxx
Donation by Maria Duffy on 19/05/12
Thank you everyone who sponsored myself and Alice x
Donation by lynn mcgoff on 18/05/12
£35.00
+ £8.75 Gift Aid
Well done Stacey From Billy, Gemma and Rory
Donation by Billy Barrett on 17/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
im so glad it went well lynn and you must be very proud of little alice x
Donation by april weaver on 16/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Thank u to everyone who sponsered myself and Alice x
Donation by lynn mcgoff on 16/05/12
£145.00
+ £36.25 Gift Aid
Thank you to everyone that sponsored us. Nic & Hayley Xx
Donation by Nicola Fidler on 15/05/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Money from sale of cakes and tombola at swimathon on saturday at Radcliffe Baths. Thanks everyone xx
Donation by lynn mcgoff on 14/05/12
£526.00
+ £131.50 Gift Aid
Hi Lynn, well done for swimming 128 lengths on Saturday....Arran and Marian x
Donation by Arran Butterworth on 14/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Best of luck for today x
Donation by Ruth Wilkinson on 12/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good Luck with the Swimathon Lynn and Alice! With our love, Suzanne, Andy, William & James x
Donation by Suzanne Benn on 11/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Dawn Berry on 11/05/12
£15.00
+ £3.75 Gift Aid
Hope it's a really fun swim!!!! lots of luck and love Beth xxxx
Donation by Bethany Smith on 09/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Think it's amazing what you're doing...the very best of luck for the swim! Lots of love from Myra x x
Donation by Myroslava Kochan on 08/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming! Good luck Lynn and Alice. lots of love from Jen, Ian , Sophie and George xxxx
Donation by Jennifer Turk on 07/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Jane Brownlow on 06/05/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good luck Lynn! Might come along on the day to cheer you on (from dry land of course)
Donation by Anne Nugent on 28/03/12
Good Luck Lyn
Donation by Helen Wyche on 27/03/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Glad to support your charity, good luck & I hope you raise the amount you require, Best Wishes. Dave T
Donation by Dave Tolen on 26/03/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£9,448.65
- Offline donations£12,968.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£22,416.65
- Gift Aid£2,068.49
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