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Timothy Alan Boultwood aged 53 tragiacally died on 04/01/09 after contracting Necrotising Fasciitis. At first it was just thought to be flu, however after a couple of days he began to get agonising pains in his legs and was admitted to Hospital. For the first 24 hours the doctors worked as hard as they could but were unable to diagnose the problem. Eventually after some lengthy consultation with senior doctors they established it was most likely NF, and a short time later he was taken into surgery to have his right leg amputated. Sadly the amputation did not stop the spread of NF and he became more and more ill whilst sedated until he eventually passed away sunday evening. He was in Hospital for 48hours in total before being pronounced dead.

The 'Lee Spark' Foundation was set up up in January 2000 by Doreen Marsden after the tragic loss of her son Lee spark. The charity works to Inform, support and represent the interests of patients and all individuals affected by NF. They work to promote early signs, symptoms, causes, effects, treatment and management. Too read more: www.nfsuk.org.uk

Dad was extremely fit and a keen marathon runner, I was meant to be running the Reading Half marathon on 29th March this year with him. I intend to run the half marathon still, along with my friend who has offered to run in my Dad's place. We had also talked of climbing Mont Blanc this year at some point so i would still like to do this too. We really want to raise some money to help in any way  especially creating awareness of NF as so little seems to be known about this. So i was planning on doing both the climb and half marathon as sponsored events to raise money for NF. The Climb is a work in progress and has yet to be finalised but the half marathon will be going ahead in March so any donations for this would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Donation by Nici Aves 25/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

well done Laura and Charles, you have showed so much resilience at such a painful time for you both Donation by Barbara Read 09/04/09  

£5.00

Donation by David Rigby 06/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Great effort, what your doing is brillaint, Pat Donation by Patrick Sugaru 01/04/09  

£20.00

Donation by Barry & Linda Hancock 01/04/09  

£20.00

Well done, Tim would have been so proud of you all. xxx Donation by Auntie Joyce 01/04/09  

£10.00

Donation by Mr & Mrs Himworth 01/04/09  

£40.00

well done mate your dad would be very proud Donation by Chris Dyer 01/04/09  

£50.00

Well done with the fundraising, you've done a great job, for a worthy cause...xxx Donation by Charlie & Amy 01/04/09  

£40.00

Well done, great cause! Donation by Louisa 01/04/09  

£20.00

I worked with Tim at Ward Consultancy. He was a pleasure to know, if only for a short time. All the best and good luck. Donation by Hanna Butler 30/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I worked with your Dad for many years at Ward Consultancy, with very many happy and fun memories. Well done Tim would be so proud. Alison Donation by Alison Benham 30/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I hope that the run went well. Very best wishes. Tricia and Frank - Dalby Close Donation by Tricia Vaughan 29/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I am an old friend of Lesley. Remember meeting you at Tim and Lesley's wedding. You are doing a great thing - lots of luck. Donation by Clare Craig 28/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck! You two are amazing and he would be so proud! x Donation by Emma 28/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Charlie! Donation by Marcus Gomersall 28/03/09  

£5.00

Charles, we both worked with your Dad for many years, he was a lovely man to work with. He would be very proud of you. Donation by Richard and Melanie Doig 27/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Will be thinking of you Charles-you have done an amazing thing and your Dad would be tremendously proud. Donation by John, Deborah, Sam, Noah and Orla 26/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hi, I saw the article in the Henley Standard and I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. You're doing an amazing thing for an amazing cause. Donation by Ellie 26/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Charles, there will be a pint waiting at the finish for you! Best of Luck! Donation by Jesse Meek 26/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Charles a great tribute to your wonderful Dad. He was a lovely man to work with. Enjoy the run. Will be thinking of you. Your Dad would be proud. Donation by Mary Primrose - Ward Consultancy 25/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I am so proud of you both and I know Dad would be enormously proud of your achievement. Sending all my love and good luck for the run. Love Mum xx Donation by Bridget Hancock 23/03/09  

£100.00

We were saddened to hear of the tragic death of your father –what you are both doing in memory of your father is truly amazing. Good Luck. Our love x Donation by Margie, Matt, Emily, James, Isobel and Tom Hayward 23/03/09  

£100.00

We never met your Dad but have heard such wonderful things about him and all your family. Donation by Baiocchi Family in RSA 22/03/09  

£30.00

The first time I ran a race with Tim was at school in 1966! Great memories, holidays & birdwatching. Our Best Man. Go for it Charles! Donation by Steve Sandie Ben Hannah & Oliver Goddard 20/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Very happy to support you, in your dad's memory.Our memories are of a happy holiday in La Tranche when you were just a nipper ! Donation by Martin and Charmaine 18/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I am Lesleys aunt-in -law . Met your dad only briefly and liked him very much . Good luck with all your endeavours. Donation by wendy 15/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the team here were shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Tim. He was widely liked as a genuinely nice person and respected as a professional Donation by Thompson Taraz LLP 12/03/09  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

We are proud to have you on our team - good luck! Donation by Experto Credite Ltd 10/03/09  

£1,000.00

What your doing is amazing Charlie. Good Luck with the run. X Donation by Yod Christou 10/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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