Hi there - thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page - do pass my details on to anyone you think would like to donate.

As many of you know, my dear dad passed away on Christmas Day, 2009, from a very rare, aggressive cancer, aged 66.  Diagnosed on 16th January, 2009 - 25th December, 2009.

Last year was tough on all of us, but not once did my dad moan or groan - he just kept smiling through the intensive chemo, weekly trips to Mount Vernon for treatment and check-ups (i think you can see what a happy person he was in my photos).

Dad was such a strong, determined, courageous man and I am so privileged and honoured that he was my dad.  I had a wonderful, memorable, happy childhood and a bond that was so fantastic with my dad.  We holidayed together, socialised together and just had fun together.  A family bond that I will cherish forever.

I cared for Dad last year and nursed him at home with my mum - who is so very special and I love her dearly.  We did this with the support from the Sam Beare Hospice in Weybridge and the dedicated palliative care nurse - Janey.  Without her committment, compassion and support, we would not have coped at such a difficult time.  Whatever my dad needed or wanted she made sure things got done - and was there for my family aswell.

Sam Beare is our local hospice - without this, residents of Spelthorne, Runnymede and West Elmbridge - would have nowhere to turn for the specialist care they'd desperately need to cope.  They rely on the community to ensure they will always be there to help.  I did not realise this until we needed their help.

Now is the part I ask courteously for your money, please.

I am taking part in a 10 mile midnight walk on 18th June, 2010.  I would like to raise as much as possible to give something back to the hospice for their support to my dad and family last year.

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Please give as much as you can for such a worthwhile cause - every little helps.

I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity.

Keep smiling

Julie

xx