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The Sam Ahearn Appeal
In memory of: Samantha Ahearn
$38,081.04 raised of $38,208.42 target
323 donations
My Target:
$38,208.42
$38,081.04 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.
My gallery 10
My updates 4
wow nearly at our target. Please help us to reach our target sooner by creating an event to raise money
Our next event is 15th Feb a Valentines evening FOR THE LOVE OF SAM. Tickets are £5 St Mary's Social Club Racliffe Manchester. Our Aim is to reach £25000. Please help us in making this happen
We re getting there
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
SUDEP Action
Charity Registration No. 1050459
There are at least three epilepsy-related deaths a day in the UK. The majority are Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). We care for the bereaved and work with families and professionals to make change. Using research and awareness, we strive to get the answers that will save lives.
Donations 323
money raised so far on our sponsered diet
Donation by lynn & Nicola on 18/09/10
£60.00
+ £16.92 Gift Aid
From the charity night - sorry for the delay! xx
Donation by Tara Hindle on 06/08/10
£40.00
+ £11.28 Gift Aid
Money from charity night
Donation by xxxx on 30/07/10
£75.00
+ £21.15 Gift Aid
From charity night
Donation by Tara Hindle on 21/07/10
£30.00
+ £8.46 Gift Aid
Lin, Thinking of you. All my love, Jenny
Donation by Jennifer Turk on 18/07/10
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
I can't believe its been a year. I think about you everyday. I miss you so much
Donation by Bradley Watson on 16/07/10
£40.00
+ £11.28 Gift Aid
money raised for messey play admission at redvales
Donation by Redvales centre on 01/07/10
£15.00
+ £4.23 Gift Aid
Donation received from Mr & Mrs Knibb
Donation by Mr & Mrs Knibb on 28/06/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
congratulation on your fund raiseing night it was a pleasure to be there . absolute djs
Donation by gary penketh on 25/06/10
£50.00
Donation from vivienne crompton
Donation by vivienne crompton on 22/06/10
£10.00
Congratulations on your successful fundraising evening on Saturday.
Donation by Suzanne, Andy & William Benn on 21/06/10
£30.00
+ £8.46 Gift Aid
Good Luck with the fund raising.
Donation by Paul and Frances Sinnott on 19/06/10
£20.00
+ £5.64 Gift Aid
all the best on saturday. Hope it all goes well. Sorry cant make it. Antony Goldrick
Donation by antony goldrick on 18/06/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Raised running the 10km Great Manchester Run. Good luck with the target, you are doing great!
Donation by Lisa Machin on 17/06/10
£290.00
spring lane dental world cup sweep stake
Donation by lynn mcgoff on 01/06/10
£140.00
+ £39.49 Gift Aid
Donation by Lorraine Branney on 29/05/10
£40.00
+ £11.28 Gift Aid
Linda, what a cause and what a target, I wish you all luck in achieving it. Sending on behalf of my grandson Lewis who has TS which causes epilepsy. s
Donation by Clive Thompson on 28/05/10
£30.00
+ £8.46 Gift Aid
Sorry for your loss, My niece and nephew have epilepsy so a great cause.
Donation by Wendy Lewis - Co-operative Colleague on 27/05/10
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
Donation by clare ingham on 27/05/10
£5.00
+ £1.41 Gift Aid
So sorry for your loss
Donation by David Forsyth on 21/05/10
£10.00
+ £2.82 Gift Aid
Thinking of you always Sam. There's never a day that passes that I don't think of you. I really miss them big belly laughs we always had. Love u XXX
Donation by Bethany Smith on 13/05/10
£10.00
with love x
Donation by Ruth Wilkinson on 13/05/10
£30.00
+ £8.46 Gift Aid
Donation by Mark Burns on 12/05/10
£10.00
Such a sad loss, will always remember you in that lovely spanish dress, rest in peace xx
Donation by Denise Murray and family on 04/05/10
£25.00
+ £7.05 Gift Aid
Missing you! xx
Donation by Bradley Watson on 03/05/10
£70.00
+ £19.74 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations$15,493.74
- Offline donations$22,587.29
- Text donations$0.00
- Total raised$38,081.04
- Gift Aid$3,394.04
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