Sara Rixon

Rainbow Run 2021 for Children's Hospice South West

Fundraising for Children's Hospice South West
£1,215
raised of £500 target
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Event: Rainbow Run 2021 - your way, from 19 June 2021 to 20 June 2021
In memory of Emily Rixon
Get rainbowed up and run... skip, jog, walk, skate, ride to raise vital funds for Children's Hospice South West.

Story

In June 2018 our beautiful daughter, Emily,  passed away aged 13  following a 3 year battle with a brain tumour. It was known from diagnosis she would have a poor prognosis and that any treatment would hopefully give us more time together.

We spent this time with Emily and her brother planning trips and holidays and living life as fully as possible. Emily had radiotherapy and chemotherapy but never let it stop her doing anything. 

However strong we were as a family we would not have coped without the help, love and affection given to us all by Charlton farm hospice. They became an extension of our family and Emily was always excited to visit. When we stayed there the staff looked after the children so we could have much needed rest. The atmosphere was always welcoming and calm. People always associate a hospice with sadness but we had 3 years of joy and fun at Charlton farm and made many memories. Emily very much lived during this time. 

Emily made her decision to spend her last days at the hospice and the staff treated us with so much care and respect. Nothing was ever too much trouble. 

So many families still need these services and they can only remain open with the generosity of the public. Covid has meant fundraising has been severely affected and like so many charities the children's hospice south west are desperate to raise as much as possible. Please give something so families like ours can spend precious time together making wonderful memories while being supported and cared for.

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About the campaign

Get rainbowed up and run... skip, jog, walk, skate, ride to raise vital funds for Children's Hospice South West.

About the charity

Children's Hospice South West

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At CHSW we help and support children and their families who are living with life-limiting conditions. We provide a loving and caring place for the whole family. A place where everyone can find expert care and support in facing an uncertain future.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,214.81
+ £214.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,214.81
Offline donations
£0.00

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