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My story

 

Thank you for visiting the Smiles4Giles fundraising page for Wessex Heartbeat.

On 1st October 2008, 14 year old Chris Giles was taking part in a regular training session at his local Fareham Heathens rugby club when he walked off the pitch and suddenly collapsed.   He was rushed to the Intensive Care Unit of QA Hospital but unfortunately never regained consciousness.    

Chris was an outstanding player in the Fareham Heathens Rugby club under 15 squad.   He had played with the squad since its inception and approached his position as front row forward with unquestionable commitment.

Chris was a much loved player and member of the club who always had a smile on his face and approached everything he faced with enormous enthusiasm.    Chris' infectious grin always cheered everyone up.  He will be sorely missed by all at the club. 

Messages were sent from Rugby clubs around the country with a call for 'Smiles4Giles' to raise charity donations for a good cause.

Following news of his death many of his friends at school left 'Smiles4Giles' messages on a memory board at Brookfield Community School in Sarisbury Green, Hampshire. 

A Smiles4Giles memorial rugby match was held on Friday 14 November at Brookfield Community School.    Over £800 was raised at the rugby match and by volunteers from the local Warsash sea scout troop.   A memorial plaque designed by the school children has been unveiled and now hangs in the newly refurbished sports hall.

Pupils of Brookfield school were amazing as they performed The School of Rock musical to raise money as a tribute to Chris.   The spectacular shows were an adaptation of the West End hit We Will Rock You and saw the 163-strong cast blast out classics such as Bohemiam Rhapsody and A Kind of Magic over four nights in November.

Saturday 20th December saw the annual Warsash Wasps SFC Saturday vs. Sunday Managers Charity Match.  This year the managers charity game raised £388 in memory of Chris, a former Wasps player.   Thank you for your support.

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Thinking of you Donation by Mike,janet, James, Rebecca and Megan 01/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I did not know you Chris but as a mother I can only imagine what your parents must go through every day. God Bless Donation by Vanessa Eden 24/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Rest in peace Donation by Matthew Ruston 02/07/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

From friends and colleages at BAE Donation by Brenda Jackson 09/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A worthy cause xx Donation by John Nicholson 07/02/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

With all my love xxxxxxx Donation by Wendy Adams Evans 04/02/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the very best with your fund raising Donation by John Buckley 20/01/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

God Bless Donation by Ranbeer Brar 14/01/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Raised by the Warsash Wasps SFC Saturday vs. Sunday Managers Charity Match in memory of Chris Donation by Warsash Wasps SFC 12/01/09  

£388.00

A further contribution to the money raised by the team during December Donation by Fareham Borough Council Benefits Department 18/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Raised by the Benefits Team during December in memory of Chris Donation by Fareham Borough Council Benefits Department 18/12/08  

£120.00

This is part of our Christmas present instead of buying gifts for family and in memory of Cousin Lucy Franks who spent much time with Wessex HB Donation by The Allen-Dentons 14/12/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

In memory of a lovely young man. We all miss you. Donation by The Allen family 10/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

In memory of happy, smiley Chris may you rest in peace Donation by julie ian michael david and sarah carbutt 30/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Remembering wonderful times on the water Donation by Guilles 21/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

In memory of Chris, an all round good guy. May he rest in peace. Donation by Graham Tracy Samuel & William Bell 16/11/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You will never be forgotten Chris. Rest in peace. Donation by Phill Durell 13/11/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Always thinking of you Chris x Donation by Charlotte Bell 09/11/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

You are the Bees Knees, smiley chap - our love and thoughts are with you and your lovely family Chris x Donation by For Chris 07/11/08  

£205.00 + £57.82 Gift Aid

To the best in the world - Always thinking of you, Still talk to you. Thank you for everything x Donation by Jenny Carson-Paul 07/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

In memory of Chris may he rest in peace Donation by Mark, Alison, Daniel and Hollie Trewin 06/11/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

In memory of a boy who lived life to the full. Donation by Year 10 tutors at Brookfield School 30/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

In memory of Chris, a much missed nephew and cousin Donation by Rosemary, Phil, Tony and Jenni Hignett 26/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Still thinking of you, Chris Donation by Nigel & Donna Giles 25/10/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

In memory of a lovely smiley boy. Donation by Old Class 12 of Locksheath Infants School 24/10/08  

£65.00 + £18.33 Gift Aid

Remembered daily, hourly, every minute xxx Donation by Julia Giles 24/10/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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