Team Jess all have one thing in common and one reason to do the Adidas 5k... and that reason is Jessica Wales.
I promised Jessica that this year we would do this 5k together, hand in hand to raise awareness about Organ Donation and transplantation. Sadly she won’t be by my side when I take part in September, as Jess lost her battle in January this year.
Jess , who was an advocate for the charity Live Life Then Give Life, suffered from Cystic Fibrosis. She waited 4 long years for her double lung transplant which she finally received in December 09. Jess fought to the end but sadly complications took hold, and her body was too weak to cope as her wait for her transplant had been too long. After fighting so hard for herself, and for others, Jessica Wales passed away on January 12th 2010.
Jess was just 20 years old, had a bright future and great plans. She was an inspiration to many and touched the hearts and lives of everyone she met; I feel blessed to have known her and privileged to call her my friend.
Love and Miss you always Jess, love Holly x
To read Jackie’s thoughts about doing the 5k in memory of her daughter, click here.
Jess was passionate about raising awareness of Organ Donation and this is what she was going to dedicate her life to after her transplant. Myself, Jackie Wales (Jess’ Mum) and the rest of Team Jess are taking part in the Adidas 5k to carry on spreading the word, and ensure that her legacy lives on. We are determined to make her proud!
Members of Team Jess:
Holly Shaw
Jackie Wales
Emily Thackray
Abby Thackray
Anne Thackray
Chris Johnson
Emma Rolfe
Jessica Sambrook
Mollie Sambrook
Denise Lloyd
Amy Lloyd
Becky Lloyd
Liz Heyburn
Tracy Hayers
Zuhal Sultan
Jan Munns
Sally McGoun
Anne-Marie Dennis
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Thank you from Team Jess and Live Life Then Give Life.
Raised:
160%
Raised so far: £800.80
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In memory of Jess xxx Donation by Dawn Bostock on 20/09/10 |
£10.00 |
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Thanks to my collegues at eon we have another good donation for a cause that Jessica (my beautifull neice ) had hope and believed in. Donation by Auntie wendy on 16/09/10 |
£175.80 + £49.58 Gift Aid |
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remembering Jess, supporting the efforts of those continuing in her spirit Donation by John Thackray on 07/09/10 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Maxine Gardner on 06/09/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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For Holly in memory of Jess, also in memory of George (in lieu of a gift for Edward's Christening). x Donation by Amanda Kidd on 05/09/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Thank you to Lorraine who gave me £10 for the charity after reading the TEAM JESS poster on the back of my t shirt on the underground after the race. Donation by Denise Lloyd on 05/09/10 |
£10.00 |
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Good luck ladies - make Jess proud. xx Donation by Lorraine Barnes on 05/09/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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In support of you all especially my girls Amy, Becky and Denise Donation by David Lloyd on 04/09/10 |
£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck with your challenge. Donation in memory of George and in lieu of christening present for Edward George Higginson. Donation by Linda and Joe Midgley. on 03/09/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Good luck on Sunday !! Donation in lieu of a gift for Edward George Higginson's christening. Donation by Marjorie and Arnold Higginson on 03/09/10 |
£20.00 |
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Good Luck with your challenge, This donation is for Edward's christening and in memory of George . From Winifred , John , Annette & Jim Donation by WINIFRED DENNISON on 01/09/10 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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In lieu of Edward Higginson's christening gift. Donation by Alice Rice on 31/08/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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I am making a donation to you in lieu of a gift for Edward Higginson's christening in memory of his brother George Donation by Jean Fisher on 28/08/10 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Good luck hope you achieve your target. We'd like to make our donation in lieu of a gift for Edward Higginson's christening, in memory of George Donation by aileen brady on 26/08/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Have fun! Hope it is nice and sunny! :-) Donation by James Roberts on 26/08/10 |
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Looking forward to it! x Donation by sally mcgoun on 26/08/10 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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For Jackie, for buying pink leg warmers and a pink tutu! Make sure we get photos on FB! :) Donation by Sam M on 25/08/10 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Donation by mike pike on 23/08/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Jo Taylor on 21/08/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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LLTGL - Lovely Ladies, Terrifically Good Legs! x x x Donation by Philippa Willes on 16/08/10 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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for Edward,s christening Donation by peter boothman on 11/07/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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good luck to all you ladies you beautiful daughter will be so proud Jackie , look forward to meeting you soon x x x Donation by cheryl odonnell on 10/05/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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You go girls....she'd be so proud! lots love xxx Donation by Matt Coyne - LLTGL on 10/05/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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In memory of Jess Donation by Trudy Willows on 11/04/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Loving life, Living Life & sharing Jess's dream. Donation by Helen Rambaut on 10/04/10 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £800.80 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £800.80 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £214.58 |
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