Karen Grierson

Karen G, Nichola G & Julie B: Be More Ben, Mountain Challenge

Fundraising for Be More Ben
£2,943
raised of £1,500 target
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Event: Be More Ben Mountain Mission 2023, on 16 June 2023
In memory of Holly And Olivia Grierson/Harding
Mountain Mission 2023
Campaign by Be More Ben (RCN 1178933)
5,000 feet of ascent, 15 miles, 8 mountains, 1 (long) day. Taking on the biggest and best mountains in the Lake District raising money for Be More Ben. Supporting families affected by the death of a child. Every journey begins with a single step.

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 Julie, Nichola and I are in training for The Be More Ben Mountain challenge where we will walk over 15 miles of the Lake District in one day covering 8 peaks!   It is our mission to raise £1500 between us for this great cause. Be More Ben supports families who have lost a child/children and we are taking part in memory of my two little girls Holly and Olivia who sadly died in 2008 leaving a hole in all of our hearts. We never had the support of a charity like this when the girls died & we don’t want other families to feel alone as they learn to live with the grief of losing a child/children.  If you are able to and would like to donate then thank you 🙏 xx

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Thank you so very much. Karen, Nichola and Julie xxx🙏🥰

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About the campaign

5,000 feet of ascent, 15 miles, 8 mountains, 1 (long) day. Taking on the biggest and best mountains in the Lake District raising money for Be More Ben. Supporting families affected by the death of a child. Every journey begins with a single step.

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Be More Ben

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RCN 1178933
Our son Ben was diagnosed with DIPG, a very rare and aggressive brain tumour, aged 7. Previously fit and well, on diagnosis, we were told his tumour was inoperable and incurable and that we had at best a year left with our son. Despite taking part in a clinical trial and having intensive treatment, Ben passed away 6 months later. Following his death, we found little in the way of regular, ongoing support that was informal and for the whole family. To lose a child and feel that there is no help available to you is frightening and leaves you feeling isolated and vulnerable. We set up The Benjamin Pritchard Foundation – Be More Ben to enhance bereavement support and services for parents, families and siblings who have lost a child under the age of 18.

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£2,943.00
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£2,943.00
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