Thank you to John Donovan who shaved off his beard for Francesca and raised £645.00. Many thanks to all John's colleagues at Network Rail Warrington PSB. Francesca is wondering if you are going to grow another beard now?

A massive thank you to Wayne Woodhall who ran a half marathon for Francesca and raised £357.50. Our thanks to everyone who sponsored Wayne . Well done and see you soon.

Thank you to a very special eight year old, Niamh Bailey who walked The Killer Mile for Francesca, an extremely steep hill in the rain, wind and hail. Niamh and her little sister Emily also sold their old CD's for Francesca and raised £130.00 in total. Thanks girls, Francesca is hoping to see you in the summer holidays for some girly fun.

Huge thanks to Sharon and her great team for a £1000+ result at the Musician Leicester on Friday 2nd July. So much hard work made for such a fun evening, Sharon and Graham’s “hired help” which was fun, Glenys’s professional canapés, Clive’s magic, Annie’s patience and the great Anne Duggan band made it a really great night. Francesca is looking forward to meeting Clive and learning a few new magic tricks!

Thanks to the parish of Our Lady's Great Billing who bought our soap and candles on Sunday 11th July raising £238.00. Special thanks to Angela and Adam for managing the stall in our absence.

Thank you Juliette Wall for raising £98.00 selling soaps to friends and neighbours. What a fine example of youth taking action! Well done!

A massive, massive thank you to Nuala and Jon for a truly fantastic event at Silverstone over the weekend of 10th/11th July. It was awesome! Pig roast and fantastic live music in the village with locals and racing enthusiasts dancing in the streets! Once again Jon and Nuala opened up their home and their hearts for Francesca and raised over + £3000. It was a huge team event and our thanks to Jim and Isla, Ronan and Ethna, Mick, Elaine, Marika, Helina and Annie, Lisa and Chris and all our live performers. Thank you.

Thank you to 80th Northampton Brownies who run on a shoestring budget but still managed to find £100 for Francesca. Thank you for the lovely presentation and Brownie Bear. Thank you Linda x

Thanks to Mrs McCloy and all the pupils at Rushden Community College who had a dress down day and raised £400 for Francesca. Thank you.

A huge thank you to Chrissie O'Connor who arranged a benefit dance for Francesca on 23rd July at the Corby Irish Centre and raised +£1000.00. Many thanks to the Jack of Diamonds Band and to everyone who attended. It was a great night.