Rachel Besbrode

Rachel, Jakob and Leo's fundraiser for Grief Encounter

Fundraising for Grief Encounter
£1,646
raised of £250 target
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Event: Forget-Me-Not Walk 2024, on 17 March 2024
In memory of Jonathon Gascoigne
Forget-Me-Not-Walk 2024
Campaign by Grief Encounter (RCN 1175837)
Your walk. Your way. Your memories. On Sunday 17th March 2024, join Grief Encounter's 'Forget-Me-Not' walk in memory of someone close, and walk, wheel, scoot or run to raise essential funds for bereaved children and young people in the UK.

Story

In June 2023, my husband Jon died by suicide following a very long struggle with mental illness.

Jon loved Hampstead Heath and we will be walking on the Heath to remember him on Sunday 17th March. Please join us if you can. We will meet at Hampstead Heath station at 2pm and walk up the Heath to Kenwood House.

We are being supported by Grief Encounter as we navigate life without Jon, and as Jakob and Leo learn to live without their dad.

Please give what you can in memory of Jon, to support bereaved children, young people and their families to find hope and healing.

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About the campaign

Your walk. Your way. Your memories. On Sunday 17th March 2024, join Grief Encounter's 'Forget-Me-Not' walk in memory of someone close, and walk, wheel, scoot or run to raise essential funds for bereaved children and young people in the UK.

About the charity

Grief Encounter

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RCN 1175837
Grief Encounter aims to relieve the emotional distress of bereaved children, young people and their families. We help by developing and promoting resources and by raising public awareness of bereavement issues for children. No-one can wave a magic wand but Grief Encounter can help the journey.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,645.31
+ £320.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,645.31
Offline donations
£0.00

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