Updated September 2015

Our beautiful baby son, Joey Evans was born on May 6th 2010 in Glasgow. He had a very rare malformation of a vein within his head, called the Vein of Galen. This meant that his life was always destined to be a fight - a fight he met head on throughout his five days with us, before saying goodbye.

On the 4 November 2011 despite it previously being understood as a sporadic condition we very sadly lost our second son, Baby Evans, at 9 months pregnant to the same condition.

Since May 2010 we have found a few ways of remembering Joey in a positive way and will continue to remember Joey and Baby Evans by raising funds for Yorkhill Children's Foundation with the fantastic help and support of all of our friends and family.

Although we feel great sadness at the loss of Joey and Baby Evans, the time we spent with Joey changed our lives for ever - in the most positive way. The skill and expertise of all involved in his care at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children (Yorkhill) in Glasgow was beyond any expectations. However, it was the dedication, determination, care and compassion of everyone we met there that astonished us even more.

The exemplary way in which Joey was cared for at Yorkhill means that we can both approach the future certain that everything that could be done for Joey was done. It is hard for us to show enough gratitude to the people that helped our son, but we have pledged to work hard to ensure that the wonderful people at Yorkhill can continue to help families like us.

Text 'Joey 50' to 70070 to donate  to Yorkhill Children's Foundation.

2015 fundraising

7th November 2015 - Robin Hood 10K - After 4 years off running Katie is attempting to run, job the Robin hood 10K to raise funds for Yorkhill. All donations are really appreciated, thank you.

26th August - 29th August 2015 - Joey's Golf Tour - Durham

On it's 5th anniversary, over a sunny 4 days, 4 rounds of good, average and poor golf were played. Yet again a fantastic group came together, laughed together and of course laughed at each other whilst raising a fantastic amount for Yorkhill. Roll on 2016.

2014 fundraising

June 2014 - Donnington Park Run - An inspiring run by David Evans 

Very proud and impressed by DBE. On his 66th Birthday he chose to run his first ever race at Donnington Park in memory of our ray of sunshine Joey. Thank you to David for his effort in training. What an inspiration.

27th - 30th August 2014 - Joey's Golf Tour - Cardiff

Thank you to all that played in the tour and continue to fundraise for Yorkhill.

2013 fundraising 

The best brother - Tim Powell

Thanks to Katie's brother Tim we have taken the fundraising amount to over £25,000. Tim completed the Kingston Challenge and Battersea 10k survival of the fittest assault course and got round both in amazing times. Thanks also to the LSE London Stock Exchange who doubled Tim's fantastic fundraising efforts. Our heart filled thanks go out to Tim, Fiona, Fin and Freya who have always been there to wrap us up and help us laugh again. http://www.justgiving.com/Tim-Powell1

28 - 31 August 2013 - Joey's Golf Tour, Dartmouth

16 intrepid golfers once again played some average golf but had a great time raising money for Yorkhill Children's Charity and wearing some very pink clothing.

13 October 2013 - Melbourne Marathon

Will took on his first marathon in Melbourne, Australia, completing it in a fantastic time of 3hrs 55mins on the pitch at the MCG. Thank you for all your generous donations. Well done Will from a very proud wife x 

2012 fundraising

Thursday 12 July - Saturday 14 July 2012 - Three Peaks Climb - Will and Alex take on the three highest peaks in Great Britain - Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis. The final peak will be done alongside The John Hartson Foundation. This is territory much more suited to mountain goats than two 'big-boned' rugby players...

Wednesday 29 August to Saturday 1 September - Yorkhill Charity Golf Day and Tour. Sixteen take on the Turnbury courses trying to avoid losing balls into the Irish Sea.

Sunday 2 September - Glasgow Half Marathon - Katie and Will will run (jog and walk) the Galsgow Half Marathon in memory of Joey and Baby Evans.

2010 -2012

Charity Football Match - University of Derby - 15 January 2012 - Thank you to everyone who braved the rain to raise a fantastic £260. With £130 towards Yorkhill and £130 for the Fetal Medicine Unit at Derby Royal Hospital.

Nick Pink's Adventures - Our good friend Nick Pink took on the Three Peaks Challenge and the Beachy Head Marathon to support Yorkhill Children's Foundation.  A massive thank you to Nick, we really appreciate all your hard work and continued support in raising over a £1000. 

Rhinos' Biggest Loser - Sponsored weight loss in pre-season 2011

Yorkhill Golf Day - September 2011

Zumbathon at The Fit Pit, Belper - Sunday 29 May 2011 - The Zumbathon was amazing, raising an incredible £2,200. Thank you to the 12 men and 35 women who participated and to all that offered raffle prizes, bought tickets, or sponsored someone. The Fit Pit has some incredible, generous and special people who go the extra mile and make it such a wonderful place thank you to you all.

Sheffield Fun Run - Sunday 6 May 2011

A huge thank you from the bottom of our hearts to Dan, Kerry and Paddy for their continued support by completing the Sheffield Fun Run. Thank you to all of your family, friends and colleagues who helped raise lots of money for such a good cause, Yorkhill Children's Foundation.

Derby 10k with Ripley Rhinos - Sunday 3 April 2011

Thank you to all the generous support from the Ripley Rhino's over the past year. Your ongoing support has been fantastic.

Silverstone half marathon with Dan Newton - Sunday 6 March 2011

Will and Dan completed the Silverstone half marathon in 1 hour 52 and a bit minutes. Thank you to Dan, Kerry and Paddy for all of their support. The moustache is for Yorkhill, great effort Dan! 

Pride Park Bucket Collection - 1 February 2011

Along with a small army of friends we collected over £300 from generous people going to watch Derby County v Ipswich Town.

British Indoor Rowing Championships - 21 Novermber 2010

Will successfully completed a 2000m row against the clock, coming 18th with a time of 7.09.04.

Joey's Golf Day and Party - Friday 8 October 2010

Thank you to everyone that helped to make Joey's Golf Day and Party so special. Throughout the day we were able to remember Joey in the most positive way - as well as raising over £5,000 for Yorkhill Children's Foundation.

Half Marathons - Sundays 5 and 12 September 2010

Will completed two half marathons. He ran(ish) around Glasgow on Sunday 5 September 2010 in 2 hours 1 minute and got around Nottingham in 2 hours 10 minutes one week later.