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<div>Hello, my name is Poppy and I am raising funds for my lovely mum, Haitch Pants. My mum recently fell from her roof whilst painting. Her lower leg took immense trauma and her heel was completely shattered, requiring a long and difficult specialist surgery. She will be unable to walk for at least 4-6 months.
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<div>My mum is a dog walker by profession and passion. Working with animals has been a lifelong dream of hers and it finally became her reality two years ago. It is heartbreaking that she will be unable to walk dogs (both for her job as a dog walker, and our own beautiful doggy, Linda) during this 4-6 month period. My mum is the strongest and most resilient person I've ever known, and I can see that having her independence taken from her during this time is affecting her. Due to her inability to work she is struggling with funds for groceries and dog food for Linda, bills (including an upcoming MOT) and general living costs.
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<div>We are incredibly grateful for all my mum's fantastic friends who have been so compassionate during the past few weeks and this love is already more than we could ever ask for. However, if you are in a place where you are able to donate financially to support my mum with her living costs, no matter how small, your generosity will mean more than we could ever put into words ❤️
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<div>Every penny donated will go directly towards helping my mum buy food and living essentials and pay her bills until she is able to walk and work again. Thank you so much for your time ❤️
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<div>Thank you for getting this far. I’m doing my best again in Great North 10k as a warm up in July and Great North Half Marathon in September. All donations going to RT minds  - to support Beano and Emma to keep people alive when they are at their lowest. Thanks x
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<div>Hello! My name is Nicky and I'm a friend of the wonderful River Jordan.
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<div>Many of you will recognise River who describes himself as "an anomaly wrapped up in a conundrum!" This Sunshine Daydreaming utterly devoted Deadhead and beautiful hippie soul loves to share his playful and gorgeous ways wherever he goes!
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<div>It's been over 5 years since River lost his leg above the knee. Since then, he's been using an NHS prosthetic to stay mobile, and while he's trying to live life to the fullest, the NHS leg has some major drawbacks.
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<div>It's incredibly heavy, weighing around 9lbs, which puts a lot of strain on his hips and back and makes it extremely painful and difficult to walk.
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<div>But here's the fab news! There are modern, lightweight prosthetics that could truly change River's life. With a new prosthetic, he'll have more mobility, less pain, and greater ease in his daily life. He could dance even more wildly, explore freely and really live life to the max!
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<div>Modern prosthetics can weigh as little as 3lbs, and with advancements like microprocessor-controlled knees, they offer comfort, flexibilty, and better functionality.
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<div>After 5 years River is so ready for this upgrade, and after some research, we found the perfect solution : the Shree Vinayak Prosthetic &amp; Orthotics Clinic in Varanasi, India. This clinic specialises in Endolite prosthetics, one of the leading brands in high tech, lightweight prosthetics. The clinic is part of a global network, and while it is based in India, the components come from top manufacturers in the UK, US and Germany.
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<div>Here's where we need your help: the cost of an advanced prosthetic like this in India is around £8,000. In the UK similar prosthetics can cost up to £30,000. This is an incredible opportunity for River to get the leg he needs at a fraction of the price.
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<div>The clinic's consultation, design, customisation, fitting, and adjustments can take up to 3 weeks.
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<div>Accommodation in India is affordable, and River would be able to take this time to not only get fitted with his dream new leg but also to reconnect with the deeply spiritual place of Varanasi ~ a place that has such a special meaning to him. He visited last year without his leg and "One Foot in the Ganges" (see pic below) would be an amazing chapter title for a book about this wild adventure!
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<div>This would be the next chapter of his journey ~ getting a lightweight, funky leg that will help him dance out of Varanasi with such freedom and joy!
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<div>Here's a breakdown of the total costs involved in River's new prosthetic journey:
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<div>Prosthetic Leg &amp; Components (Endolite, microprocessor knee, lightweight socket, etc) £7,000
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<div>Consultation, Design, Customisation and Fitting £1,000
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<div>Accommodation and Travel £1,500
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<div>Miscellaneous Costs (Transport, local fees, adjustments, etc) £500
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<div>TOTAL COST £10,000
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<div>Any donation or share however small will make a big difference and get us another step closer. We are deeply grateful for your support, and River is sending endless love and gratitude for you being part of this journey.
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<div>The impact of this prosthetic for River will be life changing. With your help, we can get him the mobility he needs to live his fullest, most amazing and beautiful life, so he can continue to inspire us with his sunshine spirit and love of the world!
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<div>Lets help get that funky leg dancing wildly as soon as possible!
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<div>With love and hugs and so much gratitude!
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<div>River and Nicky xx
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<div>My name is Cath Darling and I'm trying to raise £6,000 to support the planting and display of our ‘Tree of Hope’ Sycamore Gap sapling (provided by the National Trust) and enable continued delivery of my nature-based bereavement support provision in North Tyneside.
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<div>As an Occupational Therapist I have over 20 years experience of working in NHS healthcare services. For the last 10 of those I have worked with loss, end of life, and bereavement support. I am additionally specifically trained to deliver bereavement support to children. I now provide a therapeutic service outdoors, directly in connection with nature, combining my passion for nature and herbalism with my knowledge and experience of clinically and therapeutically supporting others.
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<div>In late 2024 my ‘Garden for Grief’ adult bereavement project was awarded one of the 49 ‘Trees of Hope’ saplings from the National Trust, propagated from the iconic Sycamore Gap tree after it was illegally felled in 2023.
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<div>A steering group, made up of ‘Garden for Grief’ project participants, has been working alongside North Tyneside Council to establish a fitting public site in the coastal area to plant the sapling once it is sufficiently mature, hopefully in late 2025. This site will serve as a symbol of life after loss.
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<div>Custodianship of this unique tree comes with financial implications, and whilst we are grateful for the donation of a wooden bench from North Tyneside Council, our steering group requires additional funds to facilitate the following:
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<div>Additional monies will be allocated to the provision of further nature-based bereavement support delivery for adults and children - enabling access to this service at no cost to participants.
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<div>Over the past year I have engaged with around 25-30 adults and children, delivering over 200 hours of support to those experiencing loss after the death of a family member or loved one. Thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund and <a href="https://www.thewildsidenortheast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Wildside</a> forest school, sessions have been free of charge to access.
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<div>It is essential that some bereavement support can be provided at no cost to individuals. Access to healthcare support should not be limited to those who can afford to pay for it, and certainly statistically children living in lower socioeconomic communities are significantly more likely to experience the death of a sibling or parent - yet are also significantly less likely to be able to access specialist support. Financial status should not be a barrier to essential mental health and emotional support.
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<div>Meeting the target of £6,000 will ensure a fitting acknowledgment of the Sycamore Gap legacy for North Tyneside. In addition it will enable the continuation of services to meet the bereavement needs of adults and children across the North East at little or no cost to individuals themselves, for the duration of 2026.
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<div>Thank you for your support.
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<div>We've all be shocked and saddened by the loss of our friend, the beautiful Sky Hawkins. As a performer, a writer, a friend and a mother, Sky touched so many people throughout her life. If you're reading this then you'll know she was a powerhouse, a visionary, a fighter and a sweetheart.
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<div>Sky loved art and nature. Perhaps at some point you were touched by one of her poems or paintings. Perhaps you swam in the sea with her. Perhaps you took part in one of her workshops. Perhaps you marched for freedom with her. We'll all remember her as the unique and vibrant woman that she was.
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<div>Unfortunately, funerals are really expensive these days and we want to do it right. We're fundraising to pay fo:
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<div><strong>A forest burial for with a natural wicker casket</strong>
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<div>Date: TBC
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<div>Dress code: Bright and colourful
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<div><strong>A spoken word / open mic night celebrating Sky's life</strong>
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<div>This will be an opportunity for friends and family to listen and share their own thoughts and art.
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<div>If you can chip in a little bit to help put together a peaceful moment of remembrance and a magical celebration, it will really help. If you can't donate money but want to give your time, please get in touch as there will surely be a job for you to do instead.
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<div>Hi i’m Davey Nellist, an Actor , currently playing Daniel in I Daniel Blake the play. 
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<div>We were helped in our research by The West End Foodbank in Newcastle. They do an incredible job, helping not just with food, but also with benefits and housing advice for young and old alike. They really make a difference.
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<div>I am cycling from London - Newcastle in September 4-11th- to raise awareness that Food Poverty is a nationwide issue. Do you want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money in aid of THE BEDE FOODBANK and every donation will help. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.
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<div>Hi we need a bit of help if possible . Ferank was an inpatient at a neuro rehab facilty in the north east after suffering two life changing strokes and although he is unable to stand unaided he loved using a motomed machine which made his legs strong and kept the circulation flowing . Fast forward a few years ... we have exhausted every avenue  available to get ferank use of a motomed machine via n.h.s ( you need to be an inpatient or suffer m.s ) and we were advised to use a gym .unfortunately ferank isnt well enough to use a gym but too well to use .n.h.s. facilites so heres where you guys can help . We are looking to either purchase a second hand moto med machine or rent one ..it is really important and this year ferank want  to start his walking journey after not recieving  any physio during lockdown so basically its me and him . Thanks for reading this far -ferank and fiona x
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