Tom Tyrwhitt-Drake is fundraising for Bliss, for babies born too soon, too small, too sick

Tom Tyrwhitt-Drake's Fundraising Page

Flora London Marathon 2009

on 26/04/2009

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Raising money for

Bliss, for babies born too soon, too small, too sick

Charity Registration No. 1002973, Registered Scottish Charity SC040878

Bliss is the UK charity that cares for premature and sick babies. We are dedicated to ensuring that babies survive and go on to have the best possible quality of life. We provide practical and emotional support for families during an extremely difficult time, so they can give the best care to their babies. Our specialist study days and training supports doctors and nurses to develop their skills. We fund research to improve the care of all sick and premature babies. We raise awareness of the issues affecting special care babies and fight for essential change within government and the NHS.

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Tom Tyrwhitt-Drake

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Raised: 89%

Target: £8,000.00
Raised so far: £7,141.00

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My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

In August 2007 Annabel and I lost our second daughter Peonie due to the fact that she was born four months early, and therefore just too early to survive. To watch what seemed to us to be a perfectly formed little baby die in our arms, was without doubt the most traumatic experience we have ever had or could ever imagine having. Sadly we are not alone, and many other parents in the UK go through the same heart-wrenching experience.

Little over a year on, we are now thrilled to have our little Flora, a sister for Daisy, and life is again full of joy. With the worst behind us, we wanted to try and do something positive in Peonie’s name, and as such I will run the Flora London Marathon 2009 (incidentally, Flora was not named after the marathon!!). Whilst Annabel would have loved to run with me, she will be busy looking after the two girls, but is key in the field of nagging me to train during the long winter evenings – being the most unfit man in Hampshire, nagging is something I most definitely need!

I will be running for BLISS - the only national organisation dedicated to improving the survival and long-term quality of life for babies born too soon, too small, or too sick to cope on their own. They also fund clinical research projects and are hugely involved in supporting the families, like us, who need help and guidance through very difficult and dark times. If you would like to know more about this excellent charity then please have a look at their website www.bliss.org.uk.

Thank you for any support you feel you can give.

Tom

	Well done Tom! Donation by Stephen Robertson 18/06/09	£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid
	Congratulations - great article in Meon Matters - great effort from both you and Annabel! Donation by Chris, Sel, Sam, Ollie & Felix Hemmings-Maher 06/06/09	£100.00
	Hope it went well. Thought of you from the Maldives... Donation by Richard & Becs Bray 05/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by John Caulcutt 29/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Well done Cuz. xxx Donation by libba and mikey morrison 27/04/09	£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid
	Where's the best place to see you? Cutty Sark or St Thomas' A&E?! Good luck Tom! Donation by The Hornes 16/04/09	£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid
	In memory of my "Rebecca" - Good luck Tom Donation by Angi Stoops 16/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Perhaps you and Matt can help each other along! Fi will be way in front! Donation by Caroline Grist 24/03/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Great effort Tom. Good luck on the day. Save some energy to drag me the last 10 miles! Donation by Rachel and Richard 16/03/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	2nd installment! Donation by James Brady 15/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	At last Mr Mawer, I hear you say! Great night Donation by Jason Mawer 13/03/09	£1,300.00 + £366.67 Gift Aid
	Think of it like the steeplechase...seven times in a row. Donation by Michael and Alice 08/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck - will watch out for you! Donation by Ian and Ginny Neale 05/03/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	No pain no gain Donation by Anonymous 03/03/09	£750.00
	Good Luck Tom! Great night at the Bingo. See you soon. Donation by James Brady 28/02/09	£860.00 + £242.56 Gift Aid
	Good luck, will be on 4 mile sponsored walk on same day & will think of you! Donation by Jenni Castle 27/02/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good Luck! Donation by James F 26/02/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Just imagine its a Countryside Alliance march and you'll be fine Donation by Rupert & Leila 23/02/09	£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid
	Run, run like the wind xxxx Donation by Little Langers with the * **** 20/02/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	We will be there to cheer you on. A fantastic effort with the bingo, now just a little run to complete! Donation by George & Bryonie Hyde 20/02/09	£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Richard & Bebe 12/02/09	£660.00
	good luck. Just make sure you beat Jimmy Saville! Donation by George and Gina 12/02/09	£750.00 + £211.54 Gift Aid
	make sure you use plasters for your moobs Donation by Fin & Caz Hughes 11/02/09	£26.00 + £7.33 Gift Aid
	best of luck Donation by Seamus 10/02/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	To make up for unsigned cheque from Tolhurst's bingo night. Apologies and good luck with the marathon. I would stick to bingo, if I were you! Donation by Rachel Capel Cure 04/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	See you afterwards in the pub for "re-hydration" treatment! Donation by Pierre 03/02/09	£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid
	This is going to be worth watching... Donation by Middleton Advisors 29/01/09	£500.00
	Sorry we can't make Saturday but hope it is a big success. Lots of love and good luck with the marathon xxx Donation by Vicky, Serge, Sophie, Emilie and Thomas! 28/01/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£7,141.00
Offline donations:	£0.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,447.21

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