cancer fundraising
Where have the last eight years gone? On the one hand it seems like a lifetime ago that Mum died, but sometimes it seems like yesterday. I don’t think too much changes as far as how I feel each year. There is no getting away from the fact that the anniversary of losing someone close can be a particularly sad and indeed a tough time.
Four years ago on June 13th, 2020 Kelly Smith @Kickasskell died of bowel cancer. It was the late Deborah bowelbabe James who suggested that I contact Kelly while I was meeting people for my fundraising book, The Record.
The King Pooie Orangutans have turned out to be a huge hit. It’s never easy to predict how well any of the fundraising items will do and this was no different.
Today marks the start of bowel cancer awareness month. 30 day to raise awareness about this awful disease. I will be doing my bit during April and hopefully raising a few pennies at the same time. This year I will hopefully keep a good balance. So, whilst not ignoring loss and the devastation and pain this disease can cause, I will also focus on some of amazing people that I have become friends with and their inspirational stories. Remember, know your own body and if symptoms persist go and checked by your GP x
In a time when the world feels like a pretty dark place to be living in, it’s important to remember that there is still so much goodness out there and so many wonderfully selfless people. This beautiful photo was sent to me a few months ago by Kingsley Wood and was the culmination of a wonderful act of kindness by Mike Starner.
Shining Star is a three track EP with the lead track written about wonderful Laura x It is available on Clear Vinyl, CD and Download. I hope as many people as possible will, support this release and help me raise as much money as possible. Even if the music isn’t your bag buy a copy as every single sale will make a difference to the fundraising x
The first day of release saw Destination Unknown and Fields of Dawn set a record that can never be surpassed! No matter what the future holds or how Fields of Dawn are remembered nothing can take this record away
The loss of Laura Hopkinson to bowel cancer was devastating. She had become a wonderful friend over the last few years. A beautiful soul on the inside and out, and a wonderful Mum to Ivy and George.
It may seem a little odd to talk about the end of Fields of Dawn with the forthcoming album being released on New Years Day. However, there are some reasons behind my reasons for calling time on this particular musical venture. Fields of Dawn has been going for almost 4 years and raised around £3000
April sees a brand new music release dedicated to the memory of Laura Hopkinson with 100% of the profits raised by every sale donated to MacMillan and St Oswald’s Hospice. These two charitable organisations, chosen by Laura’s family, provided her with great help and support.
