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My story

 

If you would like to know any information on Ben's progress please feel free to drop me a line on simon.kendrick@poloralphlauren.com or Katy on katy3@sky.com

Many, many thanks to everyone who has sponsored me. If you haven't already heard I finished the Flora London marathon on Sunday April 13th 2008 in a time of 4 hours and 58 minutes. More importantly, thanks to you all, the sponsorship total is now getting closer and closer to £15,000. I hope that one day Ben is as proud of his mum and dad for helping to achieve this as we are of him.

2008 has been incredibly tough so far for Katy, myself, Jessica and Ben. Our lives are literally on hold with everything revolving around supporting Ben through his tough times. Ben is proving to be a real fighter. The doctors are really pleased with his progress and he is in the category of having a 9 out of 10 chance of making a full recovery. The latest update is that if all goes to the current plan Ben should be all clear by August. 

As well as the sponsorship Katy and I owe so much to family and friends for the support we have received during these difficult times.

Please feel free to circulate this link. There is still time for people to donate and help other families in our situation.

Thanks so much. Simon. Updated 16th May 2008      

On December 31st 2007 my much loved 15 month old son, Ben, was diagnosed with cancer. I find it hard to explain the shock, devestation, fear and anger I felt on hearing this news.

CLIC Sargent were quick to visit my wife(Katy), daughter(Jessica) and myself in Leicester Royal Infirmary. They offer support in so many ways to families as they come to terms with the impact of having a child with cancer. We have been offered counselling, financial support for travel to and from hospital, free helplines, holiday retreats ... and much, much more.   

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: CLIC Sargent will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Simon Kendrick, father of Ben.

Well done ! Donation by anonymous 05/06/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Better late than never! Donation by Little Bro 28/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Toddle waddle Donation by Jess's nursery 16/05/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Toddle waddle Donation by Katie Lay 16/05/08  

£28.50 + £8.04 Gift Aid

Toddle waddle Donation by Sophie Williams 16/05/08  

£21.00 + £5.92 Gift Aid

Toddle waddle Donation by Zoe Bayes 16/05/08  

£47.00 + £13.26 Gift Aid

Toddle Waddle Donation by Kirsty and Anne 16/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Toddle Waddle Donation by Keira Manning 16/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Toddle waddle Donation by M Puk 16/05/08  

£16.00 + £4.51 Gift Aid

Toddle waddle Donation by Judith 16/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Toddle waddle Donation by J Prestidge 16/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Toddle waddle Donation by Glen 16/05/08  

£49.00 + £13.82 Gift Aid

Toddle waddle Donation by Rachel and Monica Puk 16/05/08  

£24.50 + £6.91 Gift Aid

Toddle waddle Donation by Mrs Lynis A Byford 16/05/08  

£53.00 + £14.95 Gift Aid

Good luck ! Donation by Cheryl 05/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done ! Donation by Ruth(Jess's nursery) 05/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done ! Donation by Emma(Jess's nursery) 05/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Simon, was great to see you on Tower Bridge.I'm sure Ben knows he has a very special dad, xx Donation by Corrina 04/05/08  

£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid

We are all thinking of you xxx Donation by Wilko's Weston Favell 29/04/08  

£260.00 + £73.33 Gift Aid

Good luck Ben xx Donation by Denise 29/04/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Best of luck to your beautiful boy xx Donation by Mrs S Grrenaway 29/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Simon ! Best of luck to Ben Donation by Pauline Kelly 29/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done ! Donation by Monika Puk 29/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes Donation by Lynne 22/04/08  

£20.00

all the best Donation by Sean T 17/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Congratulations and best wishes to Ben Donation by Michelle N (Linklaters) 15/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Fantastically well done Simon. We feel like we know Ben and Jess through Laura. Our thoughts and hopes are with you all. Donation by Kate Robbins 14/04/08  

£50.00

Good luck Donation by Val 14/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Simon, I'm so proud of you!! Donation by Laura Dopson 13/04/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Jack and Mary 11/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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