Kris Jones

Kris' Virgin London Marathon 2014 page

Fundraising for Beads of Courage UK
£2,625
raised of £2,000 target
by 111 supporters
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: Virgin London Marathon 2014, on 13 April 2014
In memory of Matty Coombes
Beads of Courage UK

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RCN England and Wales - 1141987, Scotland - SC044198
We help children with serious conditions to understand and manage their illness

Story

From those who know me, they know I am no runner, especially not a marathon runner. I much prefer staying in the warmth of my own home or perhaps a few drinks with friends. However, this is all about to change…

Matty died in 2011 aged 11 from a very rare form of cancer, within 7 months of diagnosis he sadly passed away peacefully surrounded by people who loved him dearly. He is missed everyday by family and friends. To this day I can’t comprehend why or how this happened, he was a cheeky chappy who always managed to put a smile on your face.

Whilst Matty was going through his treatment he was the bravest person I know and it will be this that keeps me going whilst training and on the marathon.

I am fund raising for Be Child Cancer Aware. This charity aim's to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of children's cancer.It aims to raise the profile of childhood cancer which is so outrageously under  funded here in the UK. It also co ordinates the beads of courage programme for young people in the UK who are enduring treatment for cancer, to show support for them and to acknowledge their bravery in facing this vile, evil disease

Please dig deep and donate as much as you can for this great charity.

 

 

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About the charity

Beads of Courage UK

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RCN England and Wales - 1141987, Scotland - SC044198
Beads of Courage UK provides the Beads of Courage programmes to oncology/haematology, cardiac, neo-natal, burns and other chronic conditions units in hospitals throuout the UK and Ireland. This programme offers help, enCOURAGEment and support to children and families during treatment.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,625.00
+ £632.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,625.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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