September 24th 2016 marks what would have been Mum's 54th birthday. October 23rd 2016 will mark one year since Mum died.

We've chosen to spend the next month doing what we can to raise money for Martin House. Mum worked there for many years, before later becoming a trustee. They share all of Mum's values, and do some absolutely brilliant work; providing care and respite for families facing harder times than most of us can ever imagine.

Martin House need around £5000 to install  new lighting in the corridor that links the children’s bedrooms which as well improving the general light levels will also enable the superb artwork that decorates the walls and ceilings to be better displayed. We feel that as well as being a very worthy course - it reflects the light that Mum brought to all of our lives.

We'd love it if you could join us on this (ambitious!) mission to raise this money over the next month, and possibly beyond. We don't mind how people get involved - dontating directly, holding a coffee morning at work, having a swear box in the office... no donation or fundraising effort is too small (and if you need ideas or want to run it by us, feel free to drop us a line!).

Thank you in advance for any help/donations you can give to this cause.

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