19 January 2013 359
Sheringham Playpark Fund Grows
The heavens opened once more on the Sheringham Playpark on a late December day but this time it wasn't just rain that soaked the parents and children who are raising funds for a well overdue upgrade of the facilities.
of our community. Your generous gift has made us ever more determined to continue fundraising until we reach our goal. We will provide Sheringham with a modern play park that would make Jamie proud and leave his name as a lasting legacy for this town. Thank you to Nessa, Emily, Chris and all the family." Also on hand was Brian Hannah, local councillor who is supporting the project, which needs to raise around £100,000. "I'll be doing what I can to help, but we all know times are difficult and the settlement from the government is not good."
Nessa Wright, widow of Jamie Wright who was just 38 when he died from a rare blood disorder in mid October, made a special trip to present a cheque for £1245.73 to the Revamp Fund. Jamie was a very popular figure at Blyth & Wright, known to everyone in the town and was found to have suffered from a very rare condition called Nessa Wright, daughter Emily, Chris Wright, Brian Hannah, at back, with Emma Mortlock, Pippa Kemp, Clare Halesworth, Emma White, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura Rebecca Burrows, Becci Cole (and Archie) with Ethan and Soraya (TTP). Only two in one million people Rebecca also wondered why much Fleming at front. are believed to have the rare blood smaller villages in the area have much disorder. better facilities than Sheringham - a very Sheringham have supported and encouraged Donations instead of flowers were requested to good question. this campaign, by donating items, money 3 different charities - Lifeblood, the thrombosis and time. Blyth and Wright have been so So far the group has raised £4045.73 - there charity, the N & N Accident & Emergency supportive of our cause, as they are for many is a long way to go but they are determined. Assessment Unit and the Playpark, which others in our lovely town. Words can’t express had been one of Jamie's favourite childhood our full gratitude for all the support you have If you would like to help, please contact play areas. given us, particularly at this time. Not all of us Rebecca at becca090787@hotmail.com Addressing Nessa, daughter Emily and Jamie's knew Jamie personbrother Chris, Rebecca Burrows, spokesperson ally but it is clear he NEW COMPETITION INSIDE THIS ISSUE! for the group said, "As a group we have been was a very well loved PLUS MANY VERY SPECIAL OFFERS very touched by the way the people of and respected member
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