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£2,218
raised of £8,000 target by 62 supporters

    Weʼve raised £2,218 to buy and donate a grand piano in Ben Pedley's honour

    Cheltenham, United Kingdom
    Funded on Wednesday, 5th July 2017

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    Story

    My brother, Ben, was just 26 when his life was tragically cut short following an accident he had on his bike, whilst cycling to St Peter's Church in Reading on the evening of Monday 20th March, 2017.

    Ben passed away at 11.15am, Wednesday 22nd March, 2017.

    For a man in his mid-twenties, Ben had already packed in more to each day than someone three times his age. The bedrock for Ben was knowledge - an understanding that the more you know, the more of life you can enjoy. He didn't waste a second.

    http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/he-was-exceptional-brother-pays-tribute-to-sibling-from-cheltenham-who-died-in-cycling-accident/story-30245708-detail/story.html

    Ben was an incredible pianist and took great joy each time he played. Therefore, my family and I would like to raise an initial sum of £8,000 to go towards buying a Grand Piano in Ben's honour, which we will gift to the University of Reading. Upon the piano we'll inscribe Ben's name and a record to acknowledge those of you who made it possible.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuRYQTHC7PE

    We would be ever grateful for your help in raising enough money to achieve this goal, which we hope will not only remind others of Ben's life, incredible talents, achievements and wonderful, generous and kind personality, but would also inspire and present opportunity for them to master the keys themselves, in the hope that in decades to come, Ben's legacy will still be bringing as much joy to others' lives as he did to ours.

    Thank you.

    --

    Since writing this, our family has learned of some incredible news. Ben, who signed up twice to the organ donor register, once in 2009 and again as recently as September 19th, 2016, was able to donate several organs and has saved 5 lives; including a baby girl, a boy in his teens and three gentlemen in twenties, forties and fifties.

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    • Will Pedley7 years ago
      Will Pedley

      Will Pedley

      7 years ago
      Update from the Page owner

      Thank you so much to everyone who's helped raised money in memory of Ben. We'll keep you updated as to how and where your money will be spent. It means a great deal to us all that you've been so generous, kind and helpful over the last 3 months. Love to you all.

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    7 years ago

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    Page last updated on: 6/4/2017 20.38

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    62

    • Geoff Tully

      Geoff Tully

      Jun 4, 2017

      I never knew your brother Will but clearly such a special guy.

      £100.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      May 27, 2017

      £20.00

    • Jacquie Pedley

      Jacquie Pedley

      May 19, 2017

      A kind donation from a parent at my school during parent evening...from the Walsh family.

      £10.00

    • Brenda Manser

      Brenda Manser

      May 10, 2017

      A lovely way to honour a young man with so much promise. I am sad for your loss.

      £10.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      May 7, 2017

    • Fiona Almond & Edward Long

      Fiona Almond & Edward Long

      Apr 29, 2017

      A lovely tribute to allow Ben's legacy to live on. xxx

      £30.00

    • Adam Woollett

      Adam Woollett

      Apr 29, 2017

      £20.00

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    Will Pedley

    Will Pedley

    Cheltenham, United Kingdom

    I am Ben's brother. Forever proud.

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