Matthew Rhodes

Clare's Crazy Cruise page

Fundraising for Mary Stevens Hospice
£16,201
raised of £10,000 target
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In memory of Clare Lewis
Mary Stevens Hospice

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We provide specialist palliative care to patients with life-limiting illnesses

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The Clare Rhodes Foundation presents, Clare’s Crazy Cruise!!!!

Originally planned to take place across Europe (denied by Covid) you will now see a team of men (BIG men) squeezing themselves into small cars and rallying across the UK, all to raise money for Clare’s wonderful charity, The Mary Stevens Hospice!

Very much like the Italian Job, there will be three Mini’s all chased by the police, for crimes that cannot be mentioned!!!! We will be frequenting some of the places that Clare loved the most and all whilst travelling roofless !! That’s right …. Big MEN, small Cars… all convertible, and the rules stipulate that roofs are not allowed regardless of the weather!!!!!   

Starting at the Hospice itself in Stourbridge, we will make our way down to the south coast, and then head west, where we will drive the entire southwest/west side of England, into Wales, back into England and Home, all whilst trying to evade capture for crimes against fashion … The fancy dress is set to be massive!!!

Our itinerary: -

2nd August Start line = Mary Stevens Hospice ..
Please please please come and see us off at 12:30 lunch time and witness what costumes we are driving in !!!!  

2nd August Stop Torquay

3rd August stop St Ives

4Th August stop Cardiff

5Th August stop Barmouth

6th August stop Liverpool

8th August Finish Line … The Crown in Stourbridge @ 4:30pm ish opposite the Hospice .. where we hope you will all come and meet the team and join us for drinks and more fundraising.   

If you have a Business and want to get involved there is still time to advertise your organisation on our cars, all for a small fee where all proceeds will be given to the Hospice. Please get in touch directly with Matt Rhodes – Matt.rhodes@quiss.co.uk

My Clare may no longer be with us in body, but in spirit and heart she lives on forever. She was a truly remarkable, loving, and caring lady, who’s legacy will remain that she has and will continue to help others. 

This is episode 2 in Clare’s legacy for helping Mary Stevens and episode 1 along with her story can be found here at  https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/thebaldfella

Clare’s absolute passion was this Hospice, so let’s make her proud, lets raise some serious money for this wonderful wonderful charity

No matter how little you think it is every penny counts… SO thank you for reading and thank you for caring

#BEHAPPY xxxx

Some special thanks :-

Ginger Apple Graphics Willenhall (Steph and the team have been amazing check out the media gallery) 01922234981

(more pictures will follow of the cars when they have undergone there transformations)

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About the charity

Mary Stevens Hospice

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Mary Stevens Hospice provides specialist holistic care free of charge for adults with life-limiting illnesses and their families in the Dudley Borough. More than 80% of the £3.5m annual costs are paid for by donations and funds raised by supporters from a compassionate, local community.

Donation summary

Total raised
£16,200.40
+ £612.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£8,386.00
Offline donations
£7,814.40

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