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Iʼve raised £1,170 to provide a fitting memorial bench in Rozelle park, Alloway in memory of our beloved son Dan.
- Alloway, Ayrshire, United Kingdom
- Funded on Sunday, 5th February 2017
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I really hoped we as Dan's family would have been able to have a bench in Dan's memory placed in Rozelle park by now but 3 years on due to many difficulties we have struggled to do so. The bench close to where Dan died is very basic with no back rest which means sitting there is not very comfortable and the surrounding area is in need of some tlc. It would be so lovely to have something more suitable to sit on and watch all the wildlife around the pond - something I believe Dan would have enjoyed too. Please, if anyone can help us achieve this in Dan's memory it would mean so much. I often walk by the other memorial benches and wish I had one for my son. We are so grateful to everyone who has helped us raise money in Dan's name for suicide charities in the last 3 years and never wanted to have to ask for help with something personal like this but time is ticking by and I am worried we may lose the opportunity to erect a bench in our preferred location if the council continue to develop this area of the park. Any donation would be so gratefully received and I thank you all with all my heart for any support you can give.
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- 8 years ago
Lynda Maw
8 years agoHi everyone, just a wee update to let you know Dan's bench will be installed at Rozelle Park near the entrance to the duck pond(currently drained!) on his birthday 13th March. We have asked our local Minister to come along and dedicate/bless it at 4.00pm and you are welcome to come along and join us and see what you have achieved with your kindness and generosity. <3
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- 8 years ago
Lynda Maw
8 years agoHi everyone, just thought I would give you an update on where we are at with our memorial bench. We have met with the council and been given the go ahead to site it in our preferred location. We are hoping this will happen on Dan's birthday - 13th March, all being well. We are so excited that this is all becoming a reality and it will make his birthday all the more special to have his bench in place. I can never thank you all enough for your kindness and generosity and I hope you all get a chance to see the bench and know you made it happen. xx
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- 8 years ago
Lynda Maw
8 years agoHi folks, thank you so much for continuing to donate even though we reached our target with amazing speed and generosity from you all. The final total for the bench looks like it will be in the region £1150 - £1200 including delivery and siting so we are very grateful for the extra donations received. If we raise more money than needed we will donate the surplus to local charity Beautiful Inside & Out SCio who do wonderful work supporting those affected by suicide. Once again my heartfelt thanks to you all for making this happen. xx
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- 8 years ago
Lynda Maw
8 years agoGetting excited at the prospect of ordering Dan's memorial bench. We now know where we will be ordering it from and pretty much the design - just need to decide on the wording for the plaque. Thank you everyone who donated for making this happen, it means so much to us. xx
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45
Julie Oakley
Jan 15, 2017
Hope the seat brings you closer to Dan for you and the family xx
Rhiannon Griffith
Jan 15, 2017
Would like to put something towards the bench, what a lovely idea.
£20.00
Irene Lewis
Jan 12, 2017
A very fitting memorial to Dan.
£20.00
Olivia Jane
Jan 11, 2017
<3 Great idea, a place to share thoughts and remember laughs x
S HAINEY
Jan 11, 2017
Kristina Hine-Merkley
Jan 11, 2017
Grace and peace to you and Steve as you honor Dan's life.
£30.00
Jenny Andrews
Jan 11, 2017
Sorry it's not much but look forward to seeing the bench once it's there. Jenny xxx
£10.00
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