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Closed 07/06/2017
Weʼve raised £5,260 to Improve Ian's quality of life through alterations to his living space
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Funded on Wednesday, 7th June 2017
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Last year started off like any other year, but on 29th February, we recieved the shocking news that my husband, Ian was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. This was a shock to the whole family and the majority of us had never even heard of it. MND is a rare degenerative disease, that affects 1 in 300 people, and at this time there is no known cure. The disease has affected Ian's motor skills, which include his walking and balance, and he is currently using crutches to aid his walking. We live in an old house with very steep stairs and Ian is struggling to climb the stairs to get to the bathroom and also has difficulty getting in and out of the bath. We therefore need to build a wet room downstairs to make his life easier. We hope to raise the money for these necessary facilities to be added to the house, and any donations would be welcome.
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4 years agoFran Beck
4 years ago
Thank you all for your kind donations. You managed to raise a whopping £5260! Ian and I are so thankful for the donations and your kind words.
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- 4 years ago
Fran Beck
4 years agoThank you to all who attended the fundraiser dinner last night! What a turn out, a great mix of Ian's former pupils, his old classmates, fellow footballers, work colleagues and family. From the tickets, raffle, envelopes, and auction we raised just under £8500!! A massive thank you to everyone involved and for the lovey speeches, myself and Ian are overwhelmed at the continued support.
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- 4 years ago
Fran Beck
4 years agoIan and I would like to thank everyone for the generous donations on here and in person. We are at the prelimary stages of planning the wet room and will keep everyone posted on the progress. We look forward to our next fundraiser, the Celebration Dinner on May 5th!
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- 4 years ago
Fran Beck
4 years agoWhen we started this page we thought a target of £1000 seemed like a good place to start, not thinking we would surpass that within weeks! We are just under £3000, Ian and I are so grateful for everyone's donations! We are planning a fundraising Dinner in celebration of Ian's career in sport and teaching. You can find more information and can buy tickets at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebration-dinner-and-fundraiser-for-ian-beck-tickets-32593939350
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201
Adam Field
Jun 3, 2017
Wishing you all the best now and in the future Mr Beck! From an old boy with two left feet.
£30.00
Murray Stephenson
Jun 2, 2017
Good luck IanMy dad had the same thing so I understand what you are going throughCheersMutt Stephenson
£50.00
N Reeves
May 9, 2017
Best wishes Mr Beck, from Harry Reeves and family
£20.00
Jill Collinson
May 8, 2017
All the best Ian. Remember when I was a member of your department for a year. It was all downhill after that! Phil
£50.00
Kjm Smith
May 8, 2017
Sorry I couldn't make the dinner as I live in Thailand. Give my best wishes to Ian from Kevin Smith.(goalie).
Anonymous
May 6, 2017
Somehow managed to miss buying any raffle tickets last night so here's a donation instead.
£40.00
MA Rutherford
May 6, 2017
Best centre half I ever had -go on big man get stuck in! Last night's event was excellent and I think showed how much you are thought of with people coming from all over to stand with you.
£30.00
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