Special Thanks

We have reached our Target!!

In an amazing 16 weeks we have exceeded our target of £45,000 and Dominic will be on his way to St Louis on Saturday 7th August.  There are still events planned by individuals and money to come in so all funds will now be put towards his Physio programme post op and his return trip to St Louis next year for his one year check up. We are also fundraising for Dominic’s Power wheelchair that he needs which costs approx £18,000.

Thank you to everyone that has taken part in this amazing journey, we couldn’t have done it without your generosity, kind words and encouragement.  Particular thanks has to go to the community of East Grinstead who have taken our  target on and shown such  community spirit that will benefit Dominic and our family for many years to come.

Thank you!

We could not have achieved our target without the efforts, enthusiasm and energy that the many people who have participated in sponsored events or our organised events have given.  Thank you to all of you for your support and money raised at every one of the events

Past Events

  • Lingfield Coffee Morning, 23rd April
  • Mark Harber’s London Marathon, 26th April
  • Sainsbury’s Bucket collecting, 30th April, 1st & 2nd May
  • Paul Cheeseman’s 24 hr Motorbike Challenge, 1st May
  • Mayday Fair – Thank you Crawley Down group, EG Lions Club, People of EG for their donations and attempts to win a car!!, 3rd May
  • Quiz nite, Auction & raffle – Jubilee Centre, 8th May
  • Kingsgate Store – Wine Tasting – 19th 20th 21st May
  • Sponsored abseil – East Grinstead Fire Station, 23rd May
  • Hair shaving by JC of Guy Kremer – 23rd May
  • Albie’s Fun run, 23rd May
  • Mark Harber 800 mile bike ride to Austria &. Half Ironman challenge in Austria, 30th May
  • Charity Golf Day – Chartham Park Golf Club, 4th June
  • Danielle Stay’s Seaford Half Marathon, 6th June
  • Xquisite Charity curry night, 11th June
  • Sponsored Parachute Jump -  Rachel, Pearl, Emma, Jade, Lucas, Victoria, Kyle, Rhiannon, Marcus, Mia, 13th June
  • Tom Stafford’s  triathlon, 13th June
  • Winchester College Cricket Day collection – 19th June
  • Peter Cleary’s London to Brighton Bike Ride, 20th June
  • Tracey Langley – Line Dancing evening, 27th June
  • 80 mile South Downs bike ride – Sackville school and friends, 3rd July
  • Mark Harber’s Full Ironman challenge in Germany, 4th July
  • Denise Claxton’s Half Marathon, 18th July
  • Bucket collection in London Victoria, 20th July
  • Golf Day, 12th August
  • Vhols Open Water Swim – Katie, Kate & Paul  15th August

Events still to come

Raffle at the Baby Show @ Jubillee Centre to win an Eco Dolls house courtesy of T4 Toys, 9th October

People we’d like to thank

(Still some to add so sorry if we’ve forgotten anyone )

Our Families!, Pete & Sarah Jenkins, Louise Bantock, Sheri Gee, residents of Durkins Road for all their friendly words of support and putting up with the builders when we had the adaptations done!!, Amanda Wills, Sue Case, Paul Cheeseman, Simon & Kim Gardner, Ann & Julian, Merle & her mum, John Noble, Mike & Pam Ross, Kristine Judge, Wendy Black, Denise Claxton, George Parker, Lucas & Julia Caviglia, Tom Elson, Mike & Jacqui Pearce, Tom Montella, Paul Mewse, Bethany, Izzy Naylor, Jenni Nuttall, Lynne Doran, Denise & Richard Lake, Mr & Mrs Steggles, Paul Street, Ella Cordery, Jake White, Mark Harber, Steve Dawson, Sarah Millard, Danielle Stay, Joe Gallagher, Karin Small, Tracey Langley, Sam Ayling, Chris Barrett, Anisa Lamming, JC Aucamp, Stephen Dunnett, Ben Montague, Shantel Christian, Tom Stafford, Peter Cleary, Keith Pendlebury.

Companies & Charities

(Still some to add so sorry if we’ve forgotten anyone (just let us know and we’ll add you))

East Grinstead Sainsburys, Clever Cloggs, Pets paradise, Aldeira Portugese Restaurant, Homebase, NuYuu Fitness, Chartham Park, East Grinstead Bathroom & Kitchens, The Spar Shop – Lingfield Road,  Lions club, T4 Toys, Copthorne Golf Club, East Grinstead Rotary Club, Virgin Holidays, EG Waitrose, The Prince of Wales Pub, Voyles Grub, Silvermere Golf Club, CCC Events, Dame Vera Lynn Trust For children with Cerebral palsy, Guy Kremer, Xquisite Indian Restaurant, Beyond Brilliant Events, Thomas Cook, Softcat, Church of the Latter day saints, Harbour fish bar, Chartham park golf club Hamilton studios,Vodafone, Airphone, Porsche, Nu yuu, Sheri Gee, Roots, Scott cinemas, Martells Cornmill ,Olympos, Russell & Bromley, Smith & western Shillibeers, Majestic wine, Crawley Down Group, Sam Wordie photography, Groombridge place Lingfield park, Lingfield park owners club, Alexander house hotel, Forme,Cornflowers of Winchester, Limewood Hotel, Hotel Terravina, Gentle Dental Care Winchester, Jim Bungard @ Porsche Cars, Guy Kremer Hair saloon, Lulu Guinness, Cowarth Park Hotel – Ascot, Wentworth Golf Club, Thomas Cook, Virgin Holidays, Tessa Smith Photography, Warner Brothers, O’Sullivan Family Charitable Trust,

Schools & Nurseries

All the staff and pupils at: Sackville Secondary, St Mary’s Primary, Estcots Primary, Fledglings Nursery, Graham, Ross and pupils at Warlingham School

6 Responses to Special Thanks

  1. Steve Latus says:

    Hi Gary & Sarah,

    Sackville staff raised £65 in the end of term party raffle (and this will be added to sponsorship money still comming in) to be handed over when we return to school in September.

    Best wishes to all your family,

    Steve Latus
    (Head of Year)

  2. Sam Ayling says:

    We have had a fantastic time helping raise money for Dominic. We are so pleased that you have raised enough money for the operation and we hope all goes well.
    Lots of love to you and your family
    Sam & Chris
    xXx

    • Thanks for all your efforts Sam you have been a star! Look forward to catching up when I get back. Keep your chirpy messages coming while I am out there!! lots of love Sarahxx

  3. Anisa, Terry and Family says:

    Hi Sarah, Gary and family,
    We are overjoyed that you raised so much money, we had a riot having our fundraising and would do it again in a heartbeat for such a great reason.
    Wishing Dominic a speedy recovery and sending you all big hugs and congratulations for all your hard work too – you guys are the kind of parents that every child would wish for – love Anisa, Terry and the boys xx

  4. Naomi Lang says:

    Your story moved me on BBC Two, just watched it again so I could find your website to donate. Pleased you’ve reached your target but want to donate a tiny bit more. A beautiful strong couple, you are an inspiration. Good Luck Dominic! xxx

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