James Anderson

Jamie Anderson's Strictly Oxford 2015 fundraising page

Fundraising for Vale House Oxford
£1,370
raised of £1,000 target
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Event: Strictly Oxford 2015, on 25 April 2015
In memory of Gerry Anderson
Vale House Oxford

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Last year Bill Heine from BBC Oxford somehow convinced me to say "yes" to something before I knew what it was... by the time I realised I'd have to learn to dance, it was too late. So here I am - taking part in Strictly Oxford 2015.

From 14th March I will be training twice a week to learn several ballroom and latin dances from scratch, and will then be performing them at the New Theatre, Oxford - in front of a (potentially) large audience on 25th April.

You can book tickets here: http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/strictly-oxford-2015/new-theatre-oxford/

I am utterly, utterly terrified. If any of you have seen me dancing recently (and if you have I can only apologise) then you'll understand how much of a challenge it will be for me to learn to "dance" rather than to just gyrate in a rhythmless way.

I shall be fundraising in memory of my dad, Thunderbirds creator - Gerry Anderson, who died from complications relating to Alzheimer's Disease in 2012. From caring for him in his final years I know how essential top-quality care is for those living with dementia - especially in their final months. Vale House is one of those care homes that is able to provide top-level, sensitive care, and is focussed on enabling those with the most severe forms of dementia to live with dignity and comfort in their final months. From personal experience - I cannot emphasise the importance of specialist care at this time care enough.

Vale House provides specialist dementia care in Oxford - and famously cared for Iris Murdoch in her final months.

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Vale House Oxford

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Vale House cares for people with dementia however severe or complicated, and to support their families. We know that everyone experiences dementia differently and we respect the dignity and uniqueness of each of our residents. The funds raised will continue the vital work of Vale House. Thank you!

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,369.49
+ £249.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,369.49
Offline donations
£0.00

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