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Closed 05/03/2017
Weʼve raised £2,122 to provide funds for Jack and Daniel to share experiences and adventures to remember their Dad and the things he loved doing.
- Funded on Sunday, 5th March 2017
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Anyone who knew John would have been touched by his charm and personality. He loved the outdoors and his climbing experiences and expeditions led him to follow his passion and work as a climbing instructor, mountain leader and polar guide in Antarctica. What set John aside from others in his field was how he used his experiences and adventures to inspire others. An ideas man, creative and resourceful, John engaged people with his stories, describing how he dealt with adversity and making good with whatever was at hand. John clearly loved Jack and Daniel and was a proud father. For the boys growing up without their Dad is not going to be easy.
The aim of these funds is to facilitate opportunities for the boys to keep in touch with the people who shared John's life, so that his memory can live on with the boys. Funds can be used to arrange flights to/from Spain, to support meets and adventures in a way that John would have liked and to talk about John and his many experiences.
This way Jack and Daniel will remember their Dad for what he was, a lovely man, warm, adventurous, inspiring and caring.
Please donate whatever you feel appropriate.
Thank you
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- 7 years ago
Simon Gill
7 years agoThe Just Giving Site is now closed and with your kind help we raised £2122. Some of the money will be used forthe boys to come over on the 13 to 17th July for a planned meet up. Please contact me for further details. Thanks again for the generous donations. Simon
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- 7 years ago
Simon Gill
7 years agoTHANK YOU ALL SO MUCH - £1922 raised with your contributions. It would be great to reach £2K so please pass this on to anyone else you think who knew John. The funeral was very moving and what came across for me from the eulogies was just what a 'people person' John was and the long lasting impression he made on peoples lives who he met. It is hard for Jack and Daniel but what lovely boys they are. I hope we can all maintain the link with Maria, Jack and Daniel and Johns memory will live on for ever. XX
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- 7 years ago
Simon Gill
7 years agoJohn sharing his tea with a horse - BAS field training, Derbyshire 1986
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- 7 years ago
Simon Gill
7 years agoFantastic donations, thank you. Keep spreading the word to friends afar. John on RRS Bransfield 1986/7 Antarctic field season, (man of many hats)
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Nick Lewis
Feb 1, 2017
Energetic, creative, talented and thoughtful, John was a hugely inspiring mentor. Many of the lessons I learnt from him over 25 years ago, I still use now. It was a privilege to spend time with him.
£100.00
Lisa Stead
Jan 30, 2017
Simon, lovely idea. Made friends with John, early 90's when he began my yoga class. Friendship ignited, we have enjoyed many mountain days with his boys and ours. J and D you are always welcome here X
£100.00
Dominique Swain
Jan 28, 2017
With fond love to Maria Jack and Danny. In loving memory of husband and Dad John Ball xx Dominique Swain
Karen Slack
Jan 25, 2017
Your Dad helped inspire me to be adventurous. Dream big and happy adventuring.
£100.00
Anonymous
Jan 24, 2017
john Sweeny
Jan 24, 2017
Hi Simon,Thank you for all you have done for John and continue to do for his family.Regards, John.
£100.00
Mrs A Howard
Jan 21, 2017
A great lad, will always remember him.
£30.00
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This is an opportunity for all who knew John and wish to help his boys, Jack and Daniel learn more about their wonderful Dad as they grow up without him.