James Walker

I am running Brighton Marathon for Winstons Wish in memory of my mate Paul.

Fundraising for Winston's Wish
£1,881
raised of £1,100 target
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Event: Brighton Marathon 2017, on 9 April 2017
In memory of Paul Hinkley Smith
Winston's Wish

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Paul always supported me and my aspirations to grow my music business. Paul also shared an immense passion for music, in particular Americana (The darker the better).

Paul was an inspiration to me. 

He supported the shows I promoted and told me to look forward and never back. Although Paul had dark moments, he always listened to others, even when at times it was very dark for him. In my eyes that made him a positive guy.

I will never forget Paul offering to update my database when my system crashed (Free of Charge), asking every act to sign his Cd's to Aira to raised eyebrows (His daughter now has one of the best record collections in Brighton) and forcing himself on even on the darkest of days to be one of the 5 or 10 at the front to support me on the most obscure shows.

My last memory of Paul was him freewheeling in his wheelchair without a care in the world down Trafalgar Street past his fave boozer the Prince Albert after Hurray For The Riff Raff at The Green Door Store.

Paul I will do my very best to finish this Marathon in your memory as well as raise money for the Winston's Wish. I now have a better waistline because of Paul, I just hope I can cross the important line.



  

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About the charity

Winston's Wish

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At Winston's Wish we help children and young people after the death of someone important. Our services include: - Freephone Helpline, live chat and email support - Individual, family and group work - Training for professionals

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,880.22
+ £346.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,805.22
Offline donations
£75.00

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