Ride for Joss: A quick Update

Who is Joss and why am I doing this?

Joss was a boy at my school who was in a lot of the same classes and sports teams as me. He walked a bit funny and found somethings a bit hard but underneath it all, he was just like the rest of my friends.

In September 2010 we went back to School after the summer holidays and Joss looked a lot more poorly than he had.....he needed a walker and didn't play sport anymore.

In January he had to go into hospital for an operation. I remember School telling us in Assembly that he had done really well and was a lot better. Then, when I got home, Mum sat me down and told me that Joss had died. I was really confused and thought she had got it wrong, I told Mum that school said he was going to be OK...I got quite upset and cried...I didn't understand how he just wouldn't be around anymore. It wasn't until after he died I was told he had a brain tumour..

Why I am doing this ride?.....Because my friend died, and I still miss him...and it's not fair...

Joss's Mum and Dad set up a charity in his name to help other people suffering with brain tumours and you can read all about Joss and the brilliant stuff they do to help at www.jossparkessearchlight.org.uk

Please follow my training progress and also the ride itself and show your support on Twitter @rideforjoss and on Facebook RideForJoss

I am also on Virgin Giving as Max Wellstead - RideForJoss - any donation you can make will make a big difference!

Thanks Max

Monday, 1 July 2013

A quick Update

A quick Update

Just a quick update to tell you a little of what Joss Searchlight has been up to. Find out how we have been spending your donations and what our plans are for the future. Is this email not displaying correctly?
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Some of the children Joss Searchlight have been helping

MIKAYLA : age 6
Mikayla has been fighting cancer for 2 years. Her cancer has just started to spread again and she faces another traumatic year of chemotherapy. Ahead of the chemo we helped to fund a DisneyWorld Holiday for Mikalya and her 3 siblings. Her mum says "Thank you Joss Searchlight for helping create so many smiles".

CAMILLE : age 6

Camille has had 18 months of chemotherapy, she has suffered countless life threatening conditions including septic shock and renal failure. Camille is near deaf, has poor vision and struggles to walk. Camille's mum appealed to us "Camille has missed out on so much over past few years". Next month we are paying for Camille to go to Florida for her dream holiday. We've just sent Camille and siblings a huge box of Disney merchandise ready for their trip. Her mum says she has "Two very happy girls" .

MASON : age 8
Mason had a tough 20 months of chemotherapy and had to cope with lots of operations and procedures. After everything he has endured he deserves to have some magical treats. His dream wish is to swim with the dolphins so we have funded his accommodation in Florida to make this dream possible. His mum says "it's going to be amazing".

SOMETHING SPECIAL ART EVENT 2013
Our first Something Special Art Event was an amazing success. Over 120 artists and celebrities donated artworks and supported the event. With the help of some amazing supporters and guests we raised over £30,000 The funds raised from this art exhibition have allowed us to support many families and make dream wishes to come true. The most popular request is a holiday to DisneyWorld Florida and we are delighted to have been able to help fund holidays for 11 children. Something Special Video »

Joss Searchlight Needs you
We really need to raise awareness of our charity. In an ideal world we would like to have a presence at all major events in the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. Maybe a cake stall, a bring and buy, tom-bola or even just a stall handing out our leaflets.
We are in the process of having donation envelopes printed with lots of information about Joss Searchlight and how people can get involved, these will need distributing across the three counties. If you and maybe your friends could spare just a few hours every so often we would be very grateful.
Please contact Dianne on 01525 385800 or 07770 396809

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