Our Walk for Matthew Steels-Chambers
The time has come around again where we devote a Saturday to fundraising for ‘The Compassionate Friends’ in memory of our beloved Matthew Steels-Chambers, son of Martyn & Marianne Chambers, this year marking fifteen years since we lost him. The ‘Compassionate Friends' is a charity dedicated to supporting bereaved families when they have lost a child, and their incredible support has helped us through very difficult times. Matthew was a beloved son, brother, and friend (and now uncle!) that is missed just as much today as when we lost him on August 15th 2008.
The money we raise each year goes towards training volunteers to help care for the bereaved families left behind, ensuring they are given enough support and care after the loss of their child. Every year we aim to raise enough money to sponsor another ‘Compassionate Friend’ for a whole year, who will provide invaluable support to bereaved parents. As a family we have fundraised every year since our loss, our aim being to train up more and more volunteers for this cause very close to our hearts.
Our dog walk this year will take place on Saturday 12th August from 12.30pm-3pm, starting at Toft Close, Wainfleet. As usual, after the walk we will have some food and a drink back at Toft Close, with music provided by Matt's brothers Ben and Chris.
Previously we would provide sponsor forms for the walk, but are now encouraging people to donate directly on here where possible for ease, so if you know of people that would usually sponsor you on the walk - do direct them to this page! There will also be a donations bucket in the garden on the day.
As ever, everyone is welcome to join us, with or without dogs! We look forward to remembering and celebrating Matt with his nearest and dearest whilst raising as much money as possible for an incredible charity.
We hope to see you there and thank you so much for donating and sharing if you can. Every penny counts and goes directly to The Compassionate Friends!
The money we raise each year goes towards training volunteers to help care for the bereaved families left behind, ensuring they are given enough support and care after the loss of their child. Every year we aim to raise enough money to sponsor another ‘Compassionate Friend’ for a whole year, who will provide invaluable support to bereaved parents. As a family we have fundraised every year since our loss, our aim being to train up more and more volunteers for this cause very close to our hearts.
Our dog walk this year will take place on Saturday 12th August from 12.30pm-3pm, starting at Toft Close, Wainfleet. As usual, after the walk we will have some food and a drink back at Toft Close, with music provided by Matt's brothers Ben and Chris.
Previously we would provide sponsor forms for the walk, but are now encouraging people to donate directly on here where possible for ease, so if you know of people that would usually sponsor you on the walk - do direct them to this page! There will also be a donations bucket in the garden on the day.
As ever, everyone is welcome to join us, with or without dogs! We look forward to remembering and celebrating Matt with his nearest and dearest whilst raising as much money as possible for an incredible charity.
We hope to see you there and thank you so much for donating and sharing if you can. Every penny counts and goes directly to The Compassionate Friends!
Organizer
Jessica Riches
Organizer
The Compassionate Friends
Beneficiary