The Rachel Waters Remembrance Fund Supporting Local Charities
Paul Waters is raising money for Wales Air Ambulance Charitable Trust
In memory of Rachel Emily Waters
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” WE HAVE REACHED OUR £50000.00 TARGET”
WE HAVE REACHED OUR TARGET OF £50000.00 IN SUPPORT FOR WALES AIR AMBULANCE” A MUCH NEEDED AND WORTHY CAUSE. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT US IN EVERYTHING WE DO IN MEMORY OF OUR DARLING DAUGHTER RACHEL. WITHOUT YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT NOTHING WOULD HAVE SEEMED WORTHWHILE.
” ON BEHALF OF KIM, TOM AND MYSELF WE THANK YOU”
WE HAVE DECIDED TO SET UP A NEW FUND
” THE RACHEL WATERS REMEMBRANCE FUND SUPPORTING LOCAL CHARITIES”
Fancy Dress Sponsored Walk
What a great day had by all, we finally did it ” thanks to the weather”a very big thank you to all who attended for their very kind support once again. We raised £1474.50, a massive big thank you to Angela Bowen and Lloyds Bank, Sarah Hall and HSBC who very kindly matched our collection’s “Pound for Pound”. Everyone who very kindly collected and donated we couldn’t have done it without you.
The Rachel Waters Remembrance Fund for Wales Air Ambulance has been set up by Rachel's parents Paul & Kim, brother Tom and boyfriend Gavin following the tragic loss of Rachel in a car accident in February 2009.Rachel was a beautiful,caring,vibrant and compassionate lady and we aim to carry out our fundraising events with those qualities in mind.Rachel's spirit will motivate us in all we do to raise money for Wales Air Ambulance.
"WE HAVE NOW PASSED OUR £40000 TARGET AND HAVE NOW SET IT FOR £50000"
We have now raised a total of £48.374.45 so far which is ongoing, You can visit www.rachelemilywaters.co.uk to view all our Fundrasinging.This is our new JustGiving site the old one is now closed..
An Evening With Phil Bennett “Rugby Legend”
What a fantastic night had by all, special thanks to Mr Phil Bennett ” What a Legend”, A very big thank you to Ian Murray for organizing the evening once again and Les Davies for all his help and support and everyone who helped out. Our fantastic compare Ryan Murray a brilliant job well done, many thanks to the Towers Hotel food and service was superb,thanks to the staff of the club and the girls who supplied the drink service,Many thanks to Nicky Smiles our entertainment for the evening. A very special thank you to Natalie and Dawn from Barclay’s Bank who very kindly matched our raffle to the value of £750.00 it is much appreciated,everyone who very kindly donated raffle prizes, But most of all everyone who came and supported once again it means so much to us we thank you.
We raised a total of £2170.00
Our new total £48.374.45
"Friday Friendly Didley ay Langland Golf Club"
A very big thank you to Idris Jones and members of the ” Friday Friendly Didley” at Langland Golf Club who very kindly donated £500.00 to Rachel’s fund, Special thanks to Carroll Davies who nominated the fund to receive this very kind gesture.
The cheque was presented to Chris Roberts WAA Community Fundraising Manager
New Total £46.204.45.
Mike Hayden very kindly donated his sponsorship money raied on his 64 mile tour of Pembroke and Barclay's Bank very generously matched the monies raised. Total raised £1530.00
New Total £ 45.704.45
We would like to thank Mike and Barclay’s Bank for there very kind gesture in supporting Rachel’s Fund
Fashion Show 2011
Fantastic night had by all, A very big thank you Kevin Johns all who sponsored the evening, all the models young and old everyone who donated a raffle prize. A massive thank you to Dianne Jones who arranged and organized everything again this year,
We raised £1396.30 + Next plc very generously donated a further £150.00 = £1546.30
Our new total £44.174.45
John Scott and committee of the Bank Farm Residence Club very kindly donated £2300.00, this is the second time they have donated to the fund. Every year they work very hard with various fundraising events and decide what charity to very kindly donate too. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone once again for there very kind support.
Our new total £42.628.15
Gift Aid to be added to the fund £215.40
New Total £40.328.15
Linda Delve has raised an amazing £1650.00 this year with various fund raising events and at the Bric a Brac shop based on ” Horton Farm Caravan Park “. This is the 3rd year Linda has donated to our Rachel’s Fund for WAA and has raised a total of £3400.00 to date We would like to thank everyone who very kindly supported Linda with all her fundraising events, A big thank you to John and Sandra Mumby for allowing Linda the use of their facilities on site.
A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO LINDA
Our new total £40.112.75
Gorseinon held it's 3rd year of "The Rachel Waters Memorial Cup" at Loughor Rugby Club, the cup was won once again by Loughor. A big thank you to Kevin and Elaine and all at the club for their continued support,Loughor very kindly donated £250.00 to Rachel's fund for WAA we wish to thank all concerned at both Loughor and Gorseinon for this very kind and thoughtful gesture. A big thank to all who attended
A VERY BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED OUR KAYAK DAY, THANKS ONCE AGAIN TO TOM,GAVIN KYRAN & DAMIAM.
TOTAL RAISED £2459.30 OUR NEW TOTAL £38.212.75
"Young STARS of Rhondda and Caerphilly" the singing students of teacher Angharad Morgan organized a summer concert and very kindly donated £93.00.
A big thank you to all who participated , our new total £35.753.45
Sponsored Kayak From Ilfracombe To Horton 26/06/2011
"CONGRATULATION’S" To TOM,GAVIN,KYRAN & DAMIAN ( they couldn’t actually complete original route because the sea was too rough, we got half way across and Captain Martin, having received an update on forecast decided to cancel and turn back for everyone’s safety!! We understand that they didn’t complete the original route and should anyone wish to decline their sponsorship for that reason please let us know, BUT, the boy’s didn’t want to give up and decided to do what they could under very choppy conditions they achieved just over 19 miles in 5 hours along the coast Bet there’s a lot of aches and pains this morning WELL DONE!!) A big thank you to Martin Craig, Steve Norman & Crew, Alan Pratt & Martin Anthony his 2nd in command, Mark & Crew without their help and the help of White Water Consultancy, Burns Pet Nutrition and TYF this event could not have taken place A BIG THANK YOU to Keith/Paul at WWC for sorting out the Kayak's for us and Neil/Dean at BPN for transport also thanks to Steve & Andrew.Thank you to our photographer for the day ( and mackerel catcher) Andrew Seaward at lastlaughphotography.com, Also thanks to Laurie Grove, Gavin and his crew at Horton Inshore Lifeboat for their support and coming to escort the boy’s in. Thanks to everyone who came to Horton to welcome the boy’s in, And a very BIG THANK YOU to everyone who continues to support our “Rachel’s Fund.
"monies are being collected and will update when complete"
“In Memory Of Rachel’s 21st Birthday “
A BIG thank you once again for all your continued support attending our party in memory of”Rachel’s 21st Birthday. A big thank you to Jam Street & The Underdogs for the amazing entertainment, thanks to Ian Murray & Les Davies(Pengry Road) for the use of the club.
“A great night had by all”
Money raised £435.12 Our new total= £35.660.45
Our Sponsored Kayak from Ilfracombe to Horton has had to be postponed due to Weather advice , It will now take place on the weekend of the 25th or 26th June 2011 ( weather permitting) hopefully we will have more luck this time, we would like to thank everyone for their continued support.
Special thanks for supporting us once again
White Water Consultancy International Ltd
Burns Pet Nutrition Ltd
TYF Adventure
Our next event is a Sponsored Kayak From Ilfracombe in Devon to Horton in the Gower on the 28th/29th May 2011 weather permitting, Steve Postlethwaite,Tom Waters,Gavin Craig, Kieran Craig,Damiam Williams,Andrew Evans are taking part and hope to raise as much as possible for this much needed and worthy cause,We are looking for Sponsors/Donations they can be made here at www.justgiving.com/rachelemilywaters or contact Paul on 07816773296.
Mervin Davies at The Loughor Working Men's Club. A great night had by all, thanks to Mr Mervin Davies and Kevin Kaye for an entertaining evening, A very big thank you to Ryan Murray our compare for the evening “fantastic job” thank you to the bar staff ,caterers and waitresses everyone at Loughor Working Mens Club all committee members present, many thanks to Les Davies and everyone for their continued support as always, thanks to all who gave for the auction and raffle prizes. And last but not least Mr Ian Murry who arranged and organized the evening “A VERY BIG THANK YOU”. We raised a massive £1420.00 Thank you all once again. Our new total is £35.225.33
A very kind and generous donation of £40.00 from Yvonne Nicholas and her mum Edwina Davies
Many thanks for your kind support
A very kind Donation of £100.00 from Mr Kevin Lewis from Loughor Rugby Club.Many thanks to the club for their continued support
Martin & Karen Craig very kindly donated £40.00 many thanks again for their continued support
Collection at the CIA at the “The Only Men Aloud” concert 18/12/2010, a very special thank you to Angharad for arranging the collection .A very big thank you to Tim and all the boys of” Only Men Aloud”, many thanks to the CIA for allowing the collection. We would like to thank Sue & Rob for their continued support as always and Tom & Aimee for all their help.
Total raised £425.97
Strip Jack Naked + Guests Andy and Jamie put on a gig on Friday 5/11/10 at the Loughor Workingmens Club, and " Rocked The House Down" Tom kindly donated the raffle prize money £117.42. Many thanks to all who supported
Linda Delve has raised an amazing £800.00 at the Bric a Brac shop based on ” Horton Farm Caravan Park “. This is the 2nd year Linda has donated to our Rachel’s Fund for WAA, we would like to thank Linda and her young helper Buddug Griffiths for their hard work and continued support in raising money for” The Rachel Waters Remembrance Fund For Wales Air Ambulance”.
“As you can see from the photo’s, Linda is the new Training Officer for the WAA and will be staring in the new “TOPGUN” movie with Dave the pilot from WAA” Out on DVD Soon!!
Many thanks once again Linda for all your hardwork and support
* A Big Thank you to John & Sandra Mumby for allowing Linda to use their facilities and collect on site *
Amanda Edwards completed the Swansea 10K run on Sunday September 26th in aid of "The Rachel Waters Remembrance Fund For Wales Air Ambulance"
This was a superb effort by Amanda as she ran this with an injured calf muscle.
Total amount collected £109.76
"A BIG THANK YOU AND WELL DONE"
A collection held at Somerfield's 11/09/2010 collected £72.07 Thank you to Tom, Aimee,Damian,Dean & Martin.Many thanks to all at Somerfield's for allowing us to collect.
The Rachel Waters Memorial Cup took place once again between Loughor & Gorseinon( at Gorseinon) Loughor won for the 2nd year running, Both clubs kindly donated a total of £500.00 between them. A very special thank you to all concerned for their very kind gesture
Hawaii 7 o at Silverstone Grand Prix 9/11/7/2010
Steve Hughes,Leigh Reynolds,Jon Price,John Colman,Nathan Hughes,Matthew Jones and Trevor Jones collected £202.48 and a kind donation from Whittlebury Park Golf & Country Club of £125.00 total raised £327.48. A big thank you to all for this very kind gesture
09/08/2010 £10.00 Kindly donated by Gerald Thomas, Thank you.
We raised a massive £4056.02.(inc £536.00 Cheques paid to WAA)
Friday 2th July A Jewelery, Beauty and Skincare evening was held at Gowerton Rugby Club arranged by Laura Mears who very kindly donated all takings for the evening, £88.91(inc £30.00 cheque given to waa). A very special thank you to Laura and all who attended and supported the evening
Sunday 27th June A cheque for £500.00 Presented from The Fundraising Quizzers Young and Old at the Conservative Club in Pontardulias who meet at 9.00pm on a Sunday for a quiz night to raise money for local charity's.A very special thank you to Bob and all the teams for there very generous donation
Saturday26th June Collection at Somerfields in Gorseinon, Special thank you to Michelle and Nicky and all the staff for allowing us to collect at the store. A big thanks to all who gave, we raised £247.65.
Our next collection date at the store is on Saturday 11/09/2010
Sunday 2Oth June Fancy Dress Bed Push & Walk in Memory and Celebration of her 20th Birthday,start time 11.00am from the Marriot Hotel to Verdi's in Mumbles and then back to Loughor Rugby Club for barbecue, raffle and live music supplied by Strip Jack Naked £3.00 per ticket. Sponsor forms available now!!
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