Samira Barros

Jumping for John

Fundraising for Hackney Quest
£1,550
raised of £500 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
In memory of John Paul Clarke
Hackney Quest

Verified by JustGiving

RCN 299734
We support young people and families to achieve their full potential

Story

Just over a year ago I lost my boyfriend on a tragic motor bike accident. Since John's gone life hasn't and will never be the same and it is still very difficult, to say the least, to even start to understand life and future without him!Our relationship was perfect and we couldn't be happier! We shared not only a home but also dreams and plans of a lifetime together! 

John Paul was 35 years old, fit and full of life and love.  He always had time for people and was generous with his support, advice and friendship without expecting anything back in return.

John helped and encouraged everyone around him to be the best they could. In short, John made people happy and he left behind a family, girlfriend and many friends who miss him terribly, but who are also hugely grateful to have known and had him in their life, however briefly.

In honour of those wonderful qualities, we have set up a memorial fund - The John Paul Clarke Memorial Foundation - as a way of ensuring John's spirit and kindness continues to touch and help people for many years to come.

All monies raised go to Hackney Quest, a charity local to where John Paul lived, that supports disadvantaged families in the area.  

The John Paul Memorial Fund specifically goes towards helping children and young people and gives them the opportunity to attend residential and non-residential courses in drama, music, film or sports.  All things John loved.  The fund also awards three Bursaries a year to individuals that deserve special recognition.  These projects develop not only the youngsters talent, but also their confidence, people and life skills and helps them towards reaching their full potential.

So, on Sunday 21st June 2015, myself and five other ladies will be doing a parachute jump from 15, 000 feet to raise money for John Paul's Fund.  

John parachuted few years ago in South Africa and I remember him saying that it was one of the most amazing experiences he had in his life and we were planning to do it together in a near future...

Now...I won't lie...I'm petrified of doing it!! So, Please, help me to achieve this huge challenge in John's memory!! Every donation is a massive motivation and a step closer to our goal of helping children of Hackney Quest and be more John!!

THANK YOU ever so much for your support!!

Lots of love,

Samira

Xx 


Share this story

Help Samira Barros

Sharing this page with your friends could help raise up to 3x more in donations

You can also help by sharing this link on

About the charity

Hackney Quest

Verified by JustGiving

RCN 299734
Young people and families from all over Hackney have been supported by Hackney Quest since 1988. We provide long term projects for the benefit of families and young people at risk of social exclusion; positive activities, family support, mentoring, adult and youth volunteering and much, much more.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,550.00
+ £331.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,550.00
Offline donations
£0.00

* Charities pay a small fee for our service. Find out how much it is and what we do for it.