Mark James Ross
Jenny Nichol Mackenzie Memorial Fund
Fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support
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Dear Visitor
Thank you for coming to this fundraising page. Many of you will have arrived here after viewing our video on YouTube titled 'Light as a Feather / Jenny's Song' . The song you heard was written in memory of my cousin Jenny, who lost her four-year battle with cancer in May 2018 (if you haven't already heard the song, simply search for 'Light as a Feather / Jenny's Song' on www.youtube.com)
However you arrived here, I'm glad you did. Inspired by her bravery, and in trying to recognise the devastating loss her immediate family have suffered, the song seemed the only way I knew of to honour Jenny's memory.
I know the song is sad, and it has certainly been strange to write and record a song that touches on our collective and inevitable mortality, but I hope it's uplifting in some way too. I wanted it to reflect what Jenny might like to say to all those who loved her; from 'up high' somewhere to her husband, her Mum and Dad, her sister, brother and indeed wider family and many friends. But it is perhaps a universal message that everyone who ever lost anyone can relate to.
About Jenny
Jenny was a beautiful lady, inside and out, and brave too. She was selfless throughout her battle, always thinking of others rather than herself. Death is inexplicable in any circumstances, but when it happens to someone in the prime of their life, and because of a disease we are so often told we are close to defeating, the scale of the hurt is simply monstrous. Jenny received such excellent care from MacMillan and that's why this memorial fund-raising page was set up. We all need to care about helping individuals and families suffering in these truly awful circumstances.
About MacMillan Cancer Care
Everyone knows that this charity provides immeasurable comfort and care to individuals and their families facing up to this disease, and it does so exactly when they need help the most.
Meanwhile...thanks for coming, thanks for listening, thanks for sharing the 'Light as a Feather / Jenny's Song' video, and thanks in advance for any donation you make to MacMillan.
Love and fortitude to any and all suffering from this terrible disease,
Mark James Ross,
Manchester, England
21st July 2018
W: https://www.markjamesross.co.uk
E: info@markjamesross.co.uk
T: https://twitter.com/markrosstweets
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NOTES: 'Light as a Feather' was filmed on an iPhone SE in South Uist, Outer Hebrides during June 2018. Additional 4K footage is courtesy of iStock.com. This song is now available on iTunes and other major audio-streaming platforms. All relevant copyrights reserved.
About MacMillan Cancer Care
Everyone knows that this charity provides immeasurable comfort and care to individuals and their families facing up to this disease, and it does so exactly when they need help the most.
So please donate whatever you can
So if my song touches you, in any way at all, please donate whatever you can this memorial site for Jenny. We are aiming at reaching £10,000 for MacMillan, but whatever sum we can raise it will be wonderful.
Gift Aid
And if you sign up for the Gift Aid option we can get government help too; I understand that HMRC will donate a further 25p for every pound we raise!
Thank you!
Meanwhile...thanks for coming, thanks for listening, thanks for sharing the 'Light as a Feather / Jenny's Song' video, and thanks in advance for any donation you make to MacMillan.
Every penny WILL make a difference ...
Love and fortitude to any and all suffering from this terrible disease,
Mark James Ross,
Manchester, England
21st July 2018
W: https://www.markjamesross.co.uk
E: info@markjamesross.co.uk
T: https://twitter.com/markrosstweets
You Tube:
(Search for 'Light as a Feather / Jenny's Song' at www.youtube.com)
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NOTES: 'Light as a Feather' was filmed on an iPhone SE in South Uist, Outer Hebrides during June 2018. Additional 4K footage is courtesy of iStock.com. This song is now available on iTunes and other major audio-streaming platforms. All relevant copyrights reserved.
SO PLEASE SHARE ....