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Announcements Grace’s niece,
Dorothy Grace
Gowland Hadman was born on 21st September 2011, to Robert and Becks.
Grace's Mad Hatters Tea Party, 18th September
2011 -
CLICK HERE
In memory of Grace on 7th April 2011
Teddies
Chapel If anyone is in
the vicinity of Teddies on the 7th and thinking of Grace, the chapel will be
open all day for anyone who might like to light a candle, write in a book or
simply just have a thought or prayer. A permanent
brass plaque in memory of Grace has been installed in the Side Chapel. Our deepest gratitude and thanks go to St. Edward’s for this
lasting memorial to Grace. Lower Swell There will be a
short, informal, communion service in memory of Grace at 11.am at St Mary’s
Church. Anyone who might be passing will be welcome.
MAZDA LONDON TRIATHLON (6th-8th August 2010) -
UPDATE
Ruari has written his story,
part of which is as follows:
"I am doing this for Grace. This particular Charity, The African Childrens Fund
is most relevant to Grace, as it has close contact with my school. Grace herself
had raised money for the orphans previously, in a 24 hour fast that she took
part in at school, which I will be doing myself in late March. This charity is
one of two charities which Graces parents decided to dedicate donations towards
in memory of Grace and therefore has the most sentimental support from me. Mr
Chitsenga, a teacher within my school, who was also very fond of Grace, is an
active member of this charity (the Mwana Trust in Zimbabwe) and I have already
seen from him evidence of the positive effect that the sponsorship has provided.
The main objectives of the African Children’s Fund range from providing children
with basic healthcare, to re-uniting them with their families and to meeting
basic human needs such as shelter, safety, food and health care. Please support
these children in need and provide them with what we take for granted everyday."
RHUARI’S RESULTS FOR THE
MAZDA LONDON TRIATHLON AUGUST 2010
Rhuari’s impressive results
Money raised (123%) for the
Mwana Trust (the African Children’s Fund) to help feed the orphans in Zimbabwe
that Grace was supporting shortly before her accident: TOTAL £1,228.00
Donations listed on
http://www.justgiving.com/TheAfricanChildrensFund
Rhuari is very grateful to
all who supported him so generously.
Triathlon achievements
Swimming
one mile (being hit on the head, kicked in the face during the free for all in
the Thames)
Biking
40k (with a picture of Grace strapped to the front bar to give him
encouragement)
Running
10k (with exhausted legs)
Total time 3hrs 4mins
(his goal was 2hrs 55mins)
Grace would be very proud and
happy and we all thank Rhuari for such a huge effort and achievement and for
choosing to make a difference to the orphans in Zimbabwe.
Grace’s anniversary service was held in
the Chapel at St Edward’s on 7th April. Although it was a week day, and most of
Grace’s friends are on gap years, still many people came. All the readings were
most carefully chosen so each member of Grace’s family could express a little of
how they were feeling about Grace. Lara read the lovely words written by Grace’s
friends. Rosalie played the harp beautifully and it was especially poignant when
she played the piece Grace had been learning at the time of the accident.
Everyone seemed moved when the last hymn, ‘Amazing Grace‘, was sung. It was wonderful that so many people
stayed for coffee and tea afterwards and we were grateful that people signed
Grace’s books as it is not always possible to talk to everyone on such
occasions. Later some, including Felix, moved to the Summertown Wine Café and we
felt that Grace would be happy about the whole day. Grace’s bench, with her name carved on
the front and a small plaque at the back, arrived for the 7th. Beside it, her
cherry tree has just started to blossom and, beneath the tree, a mass of
pretty bulbs are flowering, lovingly planted by so many on that cold
November day. It is a happy place to sit and think or chat. To see the service and readings, please
click here ...
25th - 28th March 2010 - JR4JR Joe Robinson and Grace were passengers in the car in which
Grace so tragically died. Athough he was very severely injured, Joe has just
completed a charity cycle ride from Paris to the John Radcliffe Hospital, the
hospital in which he was so expertly cared for after the accident. The ride was
in aid of the Neuro ICU unit. To read more about Joe's trip and details of how
to sponsor him please
click here.
28th March 2010 The cyclists arrived on time in Teddies Quad where many more
cyclists (friends, relations, supporters), wearing yellow T shirts, in Grace’s
memory, were waiting to welcome them. They had a huge welcome as they cycled
into the Quad. Plenty of press also greeted them. The Warden welcomed Joe, Harry
and Mallam and Joe laid some flowers on Grace’s bench. The chaplain said prayers
of thanks for the safe arrival of the cyclists and then we had a two minute
silence at noon for Grace after which all the many cyclists (lots of yellow t
shirts) all cycled round the quad twice and then biked from Teddies up (big
hill!) to the JR. Joe had said that this part of the cycle ride was in memory of
Grace. Joe then presented the cheque for £32,395.17 to the JR Hospital. A
mammoth achievement
Announcements Grace’s nephew, Felix Martin Gowland
Hadman, was born on Friday, 26th March 2010 to Robert and Becks. He weighed
8lbs.3oz. |
