Gemma Valentine is fundraising for Forces Children's Trust

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In memory of:
Sgt Simon Valentine

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Raising money for

Forces Children's Trust

Charity Registration No. 1104212

As a charity we are devoted to working together to help children in need whose father or mother has died, or has been seriously injured, whilst serving as a member of the British Armed Forces.

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Gemma Valentine

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01/09/2014

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Raised so far: £4,009.00

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My story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

No words can explain how difficult, almost impossible a time this has been, not only has my true love and soulmate paid the ultimate sacrifice for the British Army, my children have lost their wonderful and doting father.

As a military family you give your life to your husbands career. You form friendships that are equal to family bonds. The army becomes your world. Since Simon has gone my world is falling from beneath my feet, everything will change.

After searching for help to find a way through this awful time, Forces Childrens Trust have provided a glimmer of light at the end of a very dark tunnel. To me there still seems to be a missing link between grieving families and a clear pathway to finding help and support.

I would love the oppourtunity to highlight this need and help other families in our situation, Forces Childrens Trust can do this but need more funding to be able to reach their full potential.

I know that Simon will be looking down, pleased with the fact that me, his wife can make a difference in his memory.

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	Donation by Abby Bryan 21/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I wish I could give more. This is such an important charity for children who have lost parents in such a tragic way. Donation by Jane Williams 12/11/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Thinking of you all. xx Donation by Hazel and Adam Thomson 12/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	God bless you and your family Donation by Greg Rowe 06/11/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	We are thinking of you at such a sad time. God bless you and the girls. Donation by Karen Paice 03/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	In loving memory of Simon Donation by Robert Harris 03/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by emma coakley 03/11/09	£10.00
	money raised by sam n kerry...for wearing there pjs all day! x Donation by samantha holmes 30/10/09	£275.00
	Donation by Susan Manton 11/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	From friends, colleagues at Warwickshire Community Heath and ourselves. Donation by Malc & Brenda Gurnham 07/10/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Lea & Al Stubberfield 06/10/09	£10.00
	Donated on behalf of my parents to a very worthy cause Donation by Amanda Bagshaw 05/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by lucy and steve piper 25/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Given in memory and great respect of an amazingly brave, kind and caring friend. Always in our hearts xx Donation by Lindsay Allen 25/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Someone we will never forget Donation by Conroy's 24/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Thinking of you all at this difficult time, love Chris, Kelly, Lauren and Caitlin Donation by Chris Appleby 23/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	From the fantastic Bedworth Rugby Club players and supporters...Thank you so much!! xx Donation by Laura Bennett 21/09/09	£155.00 + £43.72 Gift Aid
	from the fusiliers family day ... raffle and cake money.. Well done all you fantastic generous people xxxx Donation by gemma valentine 20/09/09	£724.00 + £204.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by Nicola 20/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Will miss you Simon.To Gemma, Carol, Kelly, Zak & the girls he would be so very proud of you all.Love you all x Kerry Donation by kerry randle 18/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Val would be so proud of you and his girls Gemma - you are an inspiration to all. Stay strong and know that he will always be with you. Donation by John Brown, Michelle, Lois and Wilson 15/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	we hope you raise lots of money in simons name he will never be forgotten love mac & ann Donation by malcolm randall 14/09/09	£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid
	Love to you and the girls .keep up the amazing work Gemma xxx Simon will be so proud of all you are doing xx Donation by michelle hind 14/09/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Donation by debbie goldfinch 12/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	HI GEMMA BEAN! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU AND SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DEVOTED SIMON - GOOD LUCK FOR THE FUTURE. Donation by YOUR COUSIN - SARAH 12/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Yonkyo @ boxertix 12/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	On behalf of Neil Rowley Donation by Richard Rowley 11/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	We have not got the words to say what we feel. But hope this money will help all concerned. Donation by Hawkesbury Village Residents Association 11/09/09	£50.00
	I am donating on behalf of my Aunty and Uncle to a very worthy cause. Donation by amanda bagshaw 11/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	R.I.P Sgt Val Donation by H Poon RAMC 10/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£3,819.00
Offline donations:	£190.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£947.41

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