Fairclough Family Lounge Expand This is in tribute to the family who started the fundraising – David, Tom and Sophie Fairclough and their wife and mum, Jan. Jan suffered a brain aneurysm in April 2011, and although many patients survive this condition, sadly Jan did not. David has championed our appeal, helping to organise the Jan Fairclough Ball which is now an annual event. David, Tom and Sophie have brought in many more people to join the campaign to provide a Home from Home and they continue to support us.
Leah Davies Suite Expand Leah was the 19 year old twin of Sarah; younger sister to Rachel, big sister to Lydia, Alfie and daughter to Andrew and Mandy. The family launched the Love Leah Appeal in August 2012 after Leah was involved in a fatal road accident. If she had survived, she would have been treated in the hospital’s rehabilitation unit which is why the family chose to support The Walton Centre. They have held countless fundraising events – fairs, roller rink marathons, cycle rides including one from Land’s End to John O’Groats, to mention just a few; and they were the first family to support the appeal.
Joe Mullin Suite Expand The family and friends of Joe Mullin have been fundraising in his memory since he died, a passenger in a road crash in October 2005. After initially supporting alternative charities, since 2008 they have made regular equipment donations to The Walton Centre’s Critical Care Unit. When the Home from Home Appeal was launched, the focus of their fundraising efforts was switched to the Appeal, and they have been taking part in our zip slide events and other sponsored challenges; and staging an annual event attended by hundreds of relatives and friends.
Hemby Trust Suite Expand The Hemby Trust made a significant donation which was a welcome boost to the Home from Home Appeal. The trust supports in particular, social needs, youth and employment, help for older people and the arts in Merseyside. The donation was the largest of its gifts to different causes in 2014, reflecting the trustees’ sincere appreciation of our aim to relieve some of the trauma experienced by families of our seriously ill patients.
Fletchers Solicitors Suite Expand In addition to supporting Home from Home events, Rob Fletcher organised a team of 7 cyclists to take on a sponsored challenge to raise money for the appeal. The team cycled from Calais to Ventoux in France, undertaking an average of 110 miles per day for 6 days. Fletchers Solicitors covered any costs involved which meant that all sponsorship monies raised by the team, directly benefitted the Home from Home Appeal.
Wendy Forrester Suite Expand The Donald Forrester Trust made a significant donation to the Home from Home Appeal following the successful treatment of family member Wendy Forrester. Miss Forrester, who lives in London, suffered a subdural haematoma whilst visiting a relative in North Wales and was taken to The Walton Centre for treatment. Her family learned of the appeal and made a donation to help support families who might need relatives’ accommodation in the future.
League of Friends Suite Expand The League of Friends have supported patients and families at The Walton Centre for many years, providing equipment and facilities over and above NHS requirements as well as presenting gifts to all patients at Christmas and Easter. They made a significant donation to the Home from Home Appeal in recognition of the difference this facility is going to make to the families of our patients.
Isle of Man Quiet Room Expand The Manx/Walton Centre Research Fund has made contributions to the Home from Home Appeal in recognition of the care given to the island’s population by The Walton Centre. The Home from Home accommodation is especially appreciated by families from the Isle of Man who need to stay, so far from home.