Remembering Katie Peach

RobertBanks

Updated on Jul 26th 2012 at 10:12 AM from the JustGiving API

Training for the jump is ongoing. although falling out of a plane isn't all that difficult, I still need to weigh less than 15 stone. To achieve this I've cut out all bad food, and hit the gym hard. 30 minutes on the cross trainer, 15 minute abs blaster class and 60 minutes of spinning on Tuesday with another gym session tonight. After raising this much so fat, I don't want SkyDive Swansea to tell me I'm too heavy to jump!

Updated on Jul 26th 2012 at 10:08 AM from the JustGiving API

WOW! a huge thank you to all who have sponsored me already, especially to Kamran and everyone else at JX Nippon Oil. Because of you, I've had to increase my target! Thank you so much for your kind support.

On the 18th August 2012, I will be throwing myself out of a perfectly functioning aircraft to hurtle towards the ground at terminal velocity. This is not a decision I have lightly taken - First, I have to loose weight to be able to do it (apparently heavier people make a much larger crater on impact). Second, I have to get over my illogical apprehension to getting out of an aircraft before it has come to a complete standstill. Don't think for a minute that I have a fear of heights or falling. Not at all, it's the sudden and abrupt stop at the bottom that worries me!

Why am I doing this then, if I think it's such a daft idea? Well, I am raising money in remembrance of a beautiful little girl, Katie Peach.

Up until the 7th of December 2011, Katie was a normal happy 3 year old with her whole life in front of her, then after being a little tired and having a slightly raised temperature she went to bed. 

The following morning her family's lives would be changed forever, Katie was taken to A & E with a bruise on her eyebrow and an hour later her family was informed that Katie had a meningococcal infection and slipped into unconsciousness. 8:45am on the 8th of December was the last time Katie's family saw her awake.

Despite the magnificent efforts of the staff at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham, on December 20th 2011 Katie lost her fight for life.

I am raising funds for the amazing staff at the PICU at Queens Medical Centre, so another family may not have to go through what Katie's family have,  whether it be through meningococcal septicaemia or any other serious illness.  The money will help towards purchasing much needed extra equipment for a ward that treats so many very critically ill children.

So please dig deep and donate now - every little helps!

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As some of you are aware, we have been raising funds for the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), at the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham, since the beginning of the year. This charity is very close to our hearts, as sadly on the 20 December 2011 we had to say goodbye to a very special little girl, Katie Peach.

Katie was a beautiful little girl who up until 7 of December 2011 was a happy, healthy 3 year old with her whole life in front of her, then after being a little tired and having a slightly raised temperature she went to bed. The following morning her family’s lives would be changed forever.

After being rushed to A&E they were told that Katie had Meningococcal Septicaemia (a severe strain of Meningitis) and at approximately 8:45am on the 8 of December 2011 was the last time they saw Katie conscious.

Despite the magnificent efforts of the staff at the PICU, on the 20 of December 2011 Katie lost her fight for life.

Katie’s stay in hospital could only be described as a roller coaster ride. Katie’s family were told on the 9 December that she would not survive the day, but she kept fighting. They had to come to terms with many things, including the fact the Katie would lose both arms and both legs, then her kidneys may never work again and ultimately that she would not be going home with her family. To witness the sheer speed with which the disease destroyed her body was terrifying, which is why we want to raise as much money for the PICU in memory of Katie. The money raised will be put towards much needed equipment for a ward that treats so many very critically ill children whether it be through Meningococcal Septicaemia or any other serious illness.

We know that many of you have already supported this great cause, but we have set our own personal challenges to raise some more funds and would be extremely grateful if we could ask for your support.

Dougan, Kev (Katie’s Dad) and 7 other riders will be riding from Newhall, South Derbyshire to Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park, Southampton in August 2012. Peppa Pig was Katie’s favourite character, and we spent Katie’s 3 birthday at Peppa Pig world last year with both our families. The journey is approximately 165 miles and will take 3 days, they will pass through the sites and sounds of Stratford-upon-Avon, Swindon and then onto Peppa Pig World where they will arrive on 26 August 2012, which would have been Katie’s 4 Birthday.

Kerry will be taking part in a 25 mile walk from Katie’s house in Newhall, with Sara (Katie’s Mum) and 15 other walkers. We will set out on the morning of the 16 June 2012 and although our aim is only to finish the walk to Nottingham Queens Medical Centre, we expect it to take us approximately 9 hours.

These events are going to be challenging for us both and we really appreciate any donation that you can give. Thank you for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - we raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

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On the 16th June 2012, I will be taking part in a 25 mile walk from Katie's home in Newhall, Derbyshire to Nottingham University Hospital. 

The aim of the walk is to raise money in remembrance of a beautiful little girl, Katie Peach, who up until the 7th of December 2011, was a normal happy 3 year old with her whole life in front of her, then after being a little tired and having a slightly raised temperature she went to bed. 

The following morning her family's lives would be changed forever, Katie was taken to A & E with a bruise on her eyebrow and an hour later her family was informed that Katie had a meningococcal infection and slipped into unconsciousness. 8:45am on the 8th of December was the last time Katie's family saw her awake.

Despite the magnificent efforts of the staff at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham on December 20th 2011 Katie lost her fight for life.

We are raising funds for the amazing staff at the PICU at Queens Medical Centre, so another family may not have to go through what Katie's family have,  whether it be through meningococcal septicaemia or any other serious illness.  The money will help towards purchasing much needed extra equipment for a ward that treats so many very critically ill children.

So please dig deep and donate now!

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Swadlincote Ladies Circle was re-affiliated on 20th March 2012 and as Chairman I am responsible for chosing the charity we will be supporting this year.

We plan to start the slim with a weigh in on Tuesday 1st May, weighing in at a weight watchers meeting, so no cheating! The slim will last 6 weeks, ending on Tuesday 12th June. We aim to lose 1 stone, or 5% of body weight. The charity I have chosen is close to my heart, as a work colleague lost her 3 year old daughter Katie last year after fighting against menigococcal septicaemia . Katies story is below:

Up until the 7th of December 2011 Katie was a normal happy 3 year old with her whole life in front of her, then after being a little tired and having a slightly raised temperature she went to bed. The following morning our lives would be changed forever, from having what looked like a bruise on her eyebrow to being in A & E and being told she had a meningococcal infection took only an hour and at approximately 8:45am on the 8th of December would be the last time we saw Katie conscious. Despite the magnificent efforts of the staff at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham on December 20th 2011 Katie lost her fight for life.

It is the efforts of the amazing staff at the PICU at Queens Medical Centre we want to help so that in Katie's memory some other family may not have to go through what we have whether it be through menigococcal septicaemia or any other serious illness. We want to raise a lot of money so much needed extra equipment can be provided to a ward that treats so many very critically ill children.

Myself and fellow Circler Alicia Sharman will be doing this sponsored slim as one of hopefully many fundraising events throughout the year.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.

Ellen-Parkes

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I will be taking part in a 3hr Zumba Marathon to raise money for the paediatric intensive care unit at the Queens Medical Centre Nottingham in memory of Katie Peach. We would like to raise as much money as possible.

The staff at this hospital supported Katie's family through an unimaginable time. Katie, died of menigococcal septicaemia on the 20th December 2011 despite the magnificent efforts of the staff at this hospital. Read her story here: http://www.justgiving.com/Katie-Peach

Please dig deep and donate now.

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.

Rebecca-Radics-Zumba-thon

I will be taking part in a 3hr Zumba Marathon to raise money for the paediatric intensive care unit at the Queens Medical Centre Nottingham in memory of Katie Peach.  We would like to raise as much money as possible. 

The staff at this hospital supported Katie's family through an unimaginable time.  Katie, died of menigococcal septicaemia on the 20th December 2011 despite the magnificent efforts of the staff at this hospital. Read her story here: http://www.justgiving.com/Katie-Peach

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.

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Toyota SPM UK office would like to raise as much money as possible for the Paediatric Intensive Care unit (PICU) at The Queens Medical centre in Nottingham.

The staff at this hospital supported one of our colleagues and her family through an unimaginable time - their beautiful daughter, Katie, died of meningococcal septicaemia on the 20th December 2011 despite the huge effort and support from the staff at this hospital.

To raise this money, we are trying to run (& swim!) the equivalent in race miles from our office in Derby to our Head office in Brussels during different events in 2012- this is 372 miles!!!!!

Please pledge whatever you can, and cheer us on all the way. And lets raise some money to help this hospital to continue support families like Katie's.

Thankyou from everyone in the SPM UK office at Toyota

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.

Donna-Harton

On the 20th May 2012, we (Leanne & Donna) will be starting the Coast to Coast walking challenge from St Bees in Cumbria to Robin Hoods Bay in Whitby with only ourselves, our walking gear, compass and maps to help us.

We will be following Alfred Wainwrights suggested itinerary and attempting to complete the 192 miles and total ascent of 24,500ft in 12 days.  The route passes through three contrasting national parks: the Lake District National Park, the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and the North York Moors National Park.  Although this is one of the most popular hikes in Britain, it is mostly unsignposted so hopefully our navigational skills are up to scratch!

Whilst we are enjoying this wonderful scenery and testing whether our training plan was up to scratch we are raising money in remembrance of a beautiful little girl, Katie Peach, who up until the 7th of December 2011, was a normal happy 3 year old with her whole life in front of her, then after being a little tired and having a slightly raised temperature she went to bed. 

The following morning her family's lives would be changed forever, Katie was taken to A & E with a bruise on her eyebrow and an hour later her family was informed that Katie had a meningococcal infection and slipped into unconsciousness. 8:45am on the 8th of December was the last time Katie's family saw her awake.

Despite the magnificent efforts of the staff at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham on December 20th 2011 Katie lost her fight for life.

We are raising funds for the amazing staff at the PICU at Queens Medical Centre, so another family may not have to go through what Katie's family have,  whether it be through meningococcal septicaemia or any other serious illness.  The money will help towards purchasing much needed extra equipment for a ward that treats so many very critically ill children.

So please dig deep and donate now!

Katie-Peach

Up until the 7th of December 2011 Katie was a normal happy 3 year old with her whole life in front of her, then after being a little tired and  having a slightly raised temperature she went to bed. The following morning our lives would be changed forever, from having what looked like a bruise on her eyebrow to being in A & E and being told she had a meningococcal infection took only an hour and at approximately 8:45am on the 8th of December would be the last time we saw Katie conscious. Despite the magnificent efforts of the staff at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham on December 20th 2011 Katie lost her fight for life.

It is the efforts of the amazing staff at the PICU at Queens Medical Centre we want to help so that in Katie's memory some other family may not have to go through what we have whether it be through meningococcal septicaemia or any other serious illness. We want to raise a lot of money so  much needed extra equipment can be provided to a ward that treats so many very critically ill children. In order to do this we are doing lots of fundraising such as attempting a bike ride to Peppa Pig World in Southampton. Peppa Pig was Katie's favourite character and Peppa Pig World was where we took her for her third and final birthday.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.