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A new explanation re The Pink Fund and Gaynor Fear
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PinkDiana | Report | 20 Jun 2007 23:26 |
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nudging cos i can xxx |
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PinkDiana | Report | 8 May 2007 14:04 |
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Brian - time really has flown hasn't it!! No we haven't met yet.... but hey there is still time for me to instill nightmares!! ;o) Hope you are well and thanks for whatever part you took.... without you and every other individual that took GB on her travels, it would never have happened! xx |
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Brian | Report | 8 May 2007 12:38 |
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Hi Diana, Long time since I posted on the GB thread....find it hard to believe Gaynor passed away 2 years ago! I was pleased to take part in the GB relay (albeit a very small part - took her from one GR member, collected a few bob whilst she was with me, then passed her on to another GR person). Mini GB sits above my computer - a constant reminder of a very brave lady, who I never met but felt I had through this thread. Though I don't think we have ever met (or did we at the Stevenage meet? [the old memory's going]) I followed your activities over that wall, and on to the Sahara, so to speak! Saw the pics. on the GC photos page, as well. Brian, ; < ) |
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PinkDiana | Report | 8 May 2007 11:56 |
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Linda - I am so sorry to read that!! Its a dreadful evil disease and I too hope they find preventative measures soon. The Pink Fund has Gaynor's permission to run down and stop at £100,000 but who knows what will happen when we get there - i am making no promises at this stage! xx |
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Unknown | Report | 8 May 2007 10:09 |
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Good for you:o)))) |
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LindaMcD | Report | 8 May 2007 10:05 |
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Who would have thought that only two days after my family had a BBQ with GB our Paul was told he had terminal cancer and died 6 weeks later! Since GB started her adventures we have lost three members of our family to this dreadful disease. Long may Pink Fund and CRUK continue to raise funds. Linda x |
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PinkDiana | Report | 8 May 2007 09:58 |
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nudging cos I can!! :o) |
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Joy | Report | 13 Apr 2007 19:14 |
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Thinking of Gaynor, and her family - two years ago tomorrow. |
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AnninGlos | Report | 19 Mar 2007 21:11 |
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Such a warm personality and so much missed, although I never unfortunately got to meet her in person, she is often in my thoughts. Does anyone hear how Jack and Clare are these days? Ann Glos |
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Researching: |
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MaggyfromWestYorkshire | Report | 19 Mar 2007 20:26 |
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Nudging because I haven't been on here for a few days and just found this thread. |
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ஐ+*¨^¨*+e+*¨^¨*+ஐ Mildred Honkinbottom | Report | 18 Mar 2007 08:40 |
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Remembering a lovely lady and her smashing friends who went out of their way to raise money in her memory. Elaine x |
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Joy | Report | 17 Mar 2007 23:21 |
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Nudging, because I want to ... :-) |
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Joy | Report | 16 Mar 2007 12:51 |
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Nudging - to illustrate the brilliant motivation that Diana gives to others. |
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PinkDiana | Report | 11 Mar 2007 13:16 |
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Dawn and Christine thank you!! The fund has taken off more than anyone could have predicted in 2004 and I am honoured to co-ordinate Gaynors legacy! And as you say this isn't just about Gaynor, its about the dreadful evil C word that affects so many people!! xx |
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Dawnydeedee | Report | 10 Mar 2007 20:33 |
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Hi Diana, I only joined GR last year and have seen several threads relating to Gaynor and got the general gist of things from some, but I didn't realise just to what extent the fundraising had gone. Well done to everyone concerned! Dawn |
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Woody's | Report | 10 Mar 2007 20:30 |
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Thanks for the explanation, Diana - I joined in May 2005 but only saw this board in March last year. I soon came to realise that Gaynor had been a very special lady - she's not alone of course, sadly there are many others like her - and I'm happy to have been able to help in a very small way. It was lovely to meet Jenny on Sunday 25th Feb to hand over Gaynor Bear to her - we nearly missed each other, who would have thought there would be 2 pubs with the same name in different villages!! Anyway, the handover finally took place in a windswept car park at Glasgow airport - Jenny and her chaffeur (aka her hubby!) then had a long journey back home. Keith (Hassell) will be donning the kilt at the Liverpool meet so that will raise a bit more for a very worthwhile cause. I have some cheques already (payable to Cancer Research UK) and a few pledges as well. There will be plenty more raised with photos of the victim - oops, sorry! I meant volunteer!! - on the day, I'm sure. The important thing is that every little helps and that extra pound just might help save a life - who knows where it will strike next. Thanks to all who thought of it and took (and take) part in fundraising. Christine xx |
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PinkDiana | Report | 10 Mar 2007 20:16 |
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LL - glad he's still making you smile! xx |
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PinkDiana | Report | 10 Mar 2007 13:37 |
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Sheila - that's the thing I admire most about her..... her ability to touch strangers hearts!! Love ya Mad Woman.... wish I could hug you right now! xx |
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Devon Dweller | Report | 10 Mar 2007 12:48 |
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I don't often post these days but have been around for a few years. I think Gaynor touched the hearts of all of us at that time and I doubt that I'll ever forget her. |
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PinkDiana | Report | 10 Mar 2007 12:42 |
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Thanks Mandy - I'm honoured to be able to co-ordinate Gaynors legacy! xx |
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