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My story

 

This is a photo of me and my sisters. I wish I could say I'm the one on Anna's right but that's Deb! Anna is in the middle.  As all siblings do we argued relentlessly about things like who washes up, dries up or puts away, who was spending too much time in the bathroom, pinching each others clothes as well as many others!  

As the oldest Anna called us the littleuns even when we were 15 & 16, she had her own room, she made fun of me for months when I cut my hair and left a bald triangle where my fringe should have been, particularly as I was really old enough to know better.  But she was my big sister and I loved her, I looked up to her, confided in her and I was so proud of her when she took herself off to University, I was 19 and spent many weekends staying with her and we became close friends as well as being sisters.

In 1998 shortly after Anna had finished her degree she was diagnosed with Kidney Cancer, she spent the next two years very courageously doing everything she could to get better, she was very determined.   During this time we had some good and some really tough times.  I also have some very cherished moments.   

Anna passed away on 24th November 2000, aged 29.  I miss her everyday.

Today I received an email from the James Whale Fund telling me about an event called 'Britains Biggest Curry Party' now that, I thought, is something I can definitely be a part of so I have decided to host a curry party to raise funds for this great charity.  Kidney Cancer is not typical in young people, especially not women and I hope that by raising some money I'm making a small contribution in raising awareness of this illness.

Logistics dictate that not everyone who sees this page will be able to attend the party, but if you do feel that you can make a donation it will be very gratefully received.  Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

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Hope it all went well on Friday! Donation by Jan Harrhy 25/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sorry i couldn't be there today I hope it all went well. Chris x Donation by Chris Hurry 23/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sid, so sorry I couldn't get there today - but heard I missed a great curry. A great cause - well done. xx Donation by Lesley Welsted 23/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you've got the rice cooker on Sid?! Looking forward to it! Love Sheilax Donation by Sheila Helsby 23/10/09  

£20.00

Can't wait for the curry! Hope you raise lots for this very worthy cause. xx Donation by Karen Baker 23/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow lol x Donation by Nikki Stimson 22/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sorry I can't be there, but good luck with the cooking and hope all goes well!! xx Donation by Liz Candey 22/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sid, such a great cause. Looking forward to Friday, well done. Kim xx Donation by Kim Donaldson 20/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Sid, good luck with this. See you Friday.... Donation by Ian Williams 20/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good for you for doing this sweetie. Look forward to seeing you (later) on Friday evening! Lots of love, us xx Donation by Beverley Goodson-Keynes 20/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

As agreed, donated on the basis that you make the hottest curry possible and the Jman has to eat a huge portion ;-) Good luck Donation by Boney Smoth 12/10/09  

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Sid, you're a star! Sorry I can't make it. Best of luck & LOL Cath Donation by Cath Monday 08/10/09  

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So sorry we will be unable to attend. Good luck with your party have a great day. Donation by Linda & David 08/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Remembering Anna fondley xx Donation by Caroline Docherty 08/10/09  

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Go Sid go, cook up a storm, only wish I could join you. lots of love Gill xx Donation by Gill Mayhew 05/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by karen sadler 05/10/09  

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Good luck with your Curry Party, it's for a very worthy cause. I'm very proud of you darling! xxx Donation by Jon Hurry 04/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by nicola hultquist 04/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

So sorry to be missing the biggest curry party, but thank you for asking me. x Donation by Jo Rousham 03/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Sid. Looking forward to the curry! Big hug xChrissie. Donation by CHRISSIE WOODHOUSE 03/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Alan Warner 02/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

For Anna Donation by Julia Addison 02/10/09  

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