Sarah Brown

**40for40** 40 hours of music for Gem's 40th Birthday

Fundraising for Sue Ryder
£9,925
raised of £10,000 target
In memory of Gemma Sisson
The next few months may demand more of us all. But, with your help, well never stop caring. No matter what. Well continue to work tirelessly with families, friends and individuals to ensure that no one is ever left to cope alone.

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The 23rd January would have been the 40th birthday of our beautiful, amazing & funny friend - Gemma.

Gemma tragically lost her battle with cancer last July and as we can't celebrate her life together in person, we invite you put on your best Gemma Glam (All the pink, heels, sequins, glitter, cut off denim hot pants.. ) and join us for the best kitchen disco you have ever been to!

We have some of Gem's favourite DJs involved. Including:

Utah Saints, Miguel Campbell, Kreature & Jamie Roy, Andy Buchan, TinTin, Danny Bond, Dale Castell, Alex Simmons + many more - and plenty of her close friends!! All covid compliant, streaming from their own homes to yours. Just click on the link below and enjoy!

https://www.mixcloud.com/40for40/

Visit the Facebook event page for further info and line up: 

(1) 40 FOR 40 - 40 Hours of music for Gems 40th Birthday! | Facebook

As well as celebrating Gemma, all DJ's are donating their time to help raise funds for the brilliant Hospice that cared for her in her final weeks - The Sue Ryder Wheatfield's Hospice in Leeds. Gemma spent her last few weeks at Wheatfields where she received amazing care and support, making her last moments as comfortable as they could possibly be.

Despite heartbreaking times one of Gemma's happiest days was spent there as she said "I do" to her husband Ricky, with the nurses going above and beyond to make it a special day. It is such a special place and the care and kindness of the staff is outstanding.

The hospice is however facing huge funding challenges and we need to make sure that they are still here for years to come providing care when it is needed most.

Any donation would be gratefully received - the money you would normally spend on a night out could make such a difference.

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About the campaign

The next few months may demand more of us all. But, with your help, well never stop caring. No matter what. Well continue to work tirelessly with families, friends and individuals to ensure that no one is ever left to cope alone.

About the charity

Sue Ryder

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Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can get the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

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Total raised
£9,924.51
+ £1,926.50 Gift Aid
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£9,924.51
Offline donations
£0.00

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