Guy Brackenbury

Remembering Jean Lilian Gray

Fundraising for The National Garden Scheme
£551
raised of £300 target
In memory of Jean Lilian Gray
For 94 years the National Garden Scheme has opened gardens to raise funds for nursing charities. In 2020 our gardens closed for the first time ever, resulting in an 85% drop in garden income - just as our beneficiaries need our help more than ever.

Story

Jean Lilian Gray passed on the morning of the 22nd August 2021 at the grand old age of 95.  By her own account she has lived a long and happy life.  We can only speculate about how the pleasure she gained from the hours spent in her garden contributed to her immense life.  As vibrant in old age as she was in her youth, she will be sorely missed.

In her memory, we have created this giving page to raise money for the National Garden scheme.  This charity invites people to open their gardens to raise funds for nursing and health charities including Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK and The Queens Nursing Institute.  Over her long and healthy life, Jean was a recipient of the health care services for any manner of ailments.  The care and support she received from medical staff was critical to the time she spent with us and we would like to acknowledge our appreciation of their efforts.

Any amount, large or small would be greatly appreciated.

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About the campaign

For 94 years the National Garden Scheme has opened gardens to raise funds for nursing charities. In 2020 our gardens closed for the first time ever, resulting in an 85% drop in garden income - just as our beneficiaries need our help more than ever.

About the charity

The National Garden Scheme

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By giving to the National Garden Scheme, you’re supporting some of the UK's best-loved nursing & health charities. Making a donation is a wonderful way to support our work or remember someone who loved visiting National Garden Scheme gardens or gardening. In 2023, together we donated £3.4 million.

Donation summary

Total raised
£550.58
+ £155.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£335.58
Offline donations
£215.00

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