Frances's Morrisons Great Manchester Run 2015 page
Frances Shipley is raising money for St. James's Place Charitable Foundation
In memory of Luca Giovannini
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Luca Giovanni was aged 5 when he suffered a very rare, deadly reaction to a usually treatable virus. His amazing parents were determined to make sure that his untimely death was not in vain and made the most difficult decision of their lives and yet the most important, to agree that Luca's organs be donated.
Through this heart wrenching decision they in turn saved 4 lives. Luca saved the lives of 2 children and 2 adults directly through donation of his organs. And probably many more since through the surge of Organ Donation Registration. Our families have been extremely privileged to have been a part of his short life.
Luca was a very happy go lucky little boy who attended St Hugh's Catholic Primary School in Timperley, Manchester. He will always be fondly remembered there through his friends, classmates and teachers who strive on keeping his memory very much alive.
Our intention is to raise as much as possible for the Donor Family Network who help families who have loved ones who are either giving or receiving organ donation. They are an amazing organisation who give help and support to families at their most difficult times. An organisation to which I know the Giovannini family whole heartedly support.
Last year Team Luca ran the Manchester Bupa 10k on 18/05/14 which not only raised awareness for the importance to register for organ donation but also raised over £1800 for the Donor Family Network. This year we would love to reach the £2000 mark. The response we had last May was amazing and we hope to have the same level of support.
By donating we can give continued support to others in need.
Whether you have children or not, it is easy to understand how devastating it must be to loose the most precious thing in your life when their life has barely began.
It's worth it to keep running.........
Thank you for reading and hopefully donating.
Fran & Team Luca xx
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