Thank You

A big thank you from Billie’s family to everyone working on the campaign and organising fundraising events and to the hundreds of people who have donated to help this little girl get the treatment she needs.

In just under four months there have been nearly 2,500 donations on www.justgiving.com/BillieButterflyFund and numerous fundraising events.  Donations have come from all over the country and all over the world. We are overwhelmed by people’s kindness and generosity. Billie’s story has touched so many people.

On Billie’s Just Giving page there are now 99 pages of messages from donors. We thank you all for your amazing generosity.  On this page we cannot possibly list all the kind people who have donated on Just Giving but please do look at the messages to see how much kindness and love has been shown to Billie by so many people and look below at the list of amazing sums raised at fundraising events.

 

St Peter’s School, Lympstone have raised a further £1,076.73

This amazing sum has been raised by St Peter’s School in Lympstone at a number of events including their Carol Service. This is in addition to the £200 raised earlier. Thank you all so much.

 

Paul Keating raised £558 at the Cellar Door on Exeter Quay

Thanks to Paul for organising this music night and Dan Poulson owner of the Cellar Door for the use of his club and for donating all sales of vodka caramel shots, Sounds like a good night!

 

Darren Tordoff raised £330 at his music event in Huddersfield

Thanks Darren. Glad you had a great evening and thanks also to Dylan Brierley, Small Print and all who helped.

 

Cath Johnson raised £336 from the sale of her beautiful home-made cards

Thanks to Cath and her family and friends for the lovely butterfly card and this generous donation

 

Billie Butterfly Christmas Charity Ball in Exeter raised £4,228.75

Congratulations to Kelly Forrester and all her helpers for this great result. At the Ball they also raised £1,868 for the Paediatric Oncology Unit at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital who have given such great support to Billie.

 

St Leonard’s Primary School raised another £401.48

Billie’s own school has raised another £401.48 – this time from the sale of wristbands. Thank you so much and thanks for all the support you give to Billie

 

St Peter’s School raised £200

Many thanks to Grant McAree who donated the £200 when all the members of the Gents of St Peter’s group abseilled off Bickleigh Viaduct. 

 

Penny Batchelor raised £524 on her sponsored walk

Many thanks to Penny (Nana Kath’s cousin) and little Ellie who gathered their friends to raise money for Billie.

 

National Association  of Retired Firefighters (North Devon branch) raised £80

Thank you very much

 

Nikki Kershaw raised £155

Nikki ran the Plymouth 10K race for Billie. Well run, Nikki and thanks to you and all your sponsors.

 

Exeter Chiefs rugby team raised £1,543.66

Congratulations and many thanks to the players of Exeter Chiefs who raised £1,543.66 for Billie Butterfly Fund during their Choptober campaign – growing “chops” for Billie. The picture shows our Donna from the fundraising team with some of the players.

 

 

 

Mervyn Gratton raised £120 singing for Billie

This is a great story. Mervyn sent a cheque for £120 saying he has been singing to raise money for Billie Butterfly Fund in Sidmouth and in the Guildhall Shopping Centre in Exeter. Many thanks, Mervyn – that is fantastic!

 

 Mark & Neil,  the amazing Edinburgh to Exeter cyclists – final total raised £6,970.76!

This is the final figure for the extraordinary ride by Mark Mirko and Neil Tarn. They cycled from Edinburgh to Exeter in 2 days. We still can’t quite believe they did it. Thank you so much Mark and Neil and your support team.

 

Chris Bongard, Emily and friends raised £3,475 at their Billie Butterfly Ball in Cheshire

Chris, nephew of Billie’s nana Kath and grandad Pete, raised this amazing sum at the Billie Butterfly Ball with the help of Emily and all their friends and members of Toft Cricket Club in Cheshire – and apparently there is more to come!

 

Sarah Hawker and daughter Anna raised £1,020 at their coffee morning in Suffolk

Sarah is a life long friend of  Billie’s nana. Congratulations to Sarah and Anna and to all your friends and thanks on a great result. Great cake!

 

 

 

Jane Durand raised £500 in sponsorship at the Birmingham Half Marathon

Well run, Jane. Thank you very much and thanks to all your kind sponsors

 

Andrew Taylor raised £1,100 at his Charity Golf Day

The Forest of Arden Hotel and Country Club was the scene for a charity golf day which raised this great sum for Billie Butterfly Fund. Many thanks to Andrew, his helpers, sponsors and all the players.

 

Torbay Beaver Scouts raised £171.92

This is amazing. Aged only 6-8 years old they walked from Broadsands Beach to Paignton Harbour. Thanks all of you.

 

Linsey Haswell raised £250 at her cake sale

Thanks Linsey – friend of Nana Kath’s cousin Penny and little Ellie

 

The Prize Draw at the General Buller raised £520

Great result! Thanks very much to Martin Slack and friends

 

Thundercats Netball Team from Islington in London raised £138 – thanks to the whole team

 

 The Mama Stones A Capella choir raised £718.57

Congratulations and many thanks to Celine and everyone at Mama Stones. Another great contribution from you guys.

 

Sarah Davey raised £607.35 at her Children’s Day at Honiton Play Dome

Congratulations to Sarah and her helpers and we were glad to hear that Marvin the Meerkat went to a good home!

 

Munchkins Day Nursery raised £162.80 at their fireworks party

Yet another donation from Munchkins Day Nursery who have done so much to help Billie. Thank you all so much for your continued support.

 

Lisa Lenihan raised £106 in sponsorship at the Leeds Abbey Dash

Well run Lisa and many thanks for yet another boost to Billie Butterfly Fund from Billie’s family connections in Huddersfield.

 

Sarah Lloyd raised £958.90 at her clothes sale

This is a great result for Sarah and for Billie at her clothes sale. Very many thanks.

 

The Charity Ladies Night raised £835.20

Many thanks to Michelle Haynes and her helpers for this great sum raised at the Ladies Night in Exmouth.

 

 Lee Hawkins raised £640 at a quiz night in Exeter

Thanks to Lee and all involved. 

 

Dress like a Butterfly week raised £1,866.28

This amazing sum was raised in Exmouth. Congratulations to Kim Brady and everyone involved. Thanks to all the stall holders (Tim on the card stall raised over £500 on his own). Thanks also to the 13 year old lads who ran the tombola wearing wings and tutus – Oliver Brady, Benjamin Kay, Louis Lloyd and Sam Thomas. Tremendous effort all round.

 

The Yoga and Therapies Day in Exeter raised £710

Massive thanks to Jill Hurley for organising this successful Yoga and Therapies day at The Thistle Hotel, Exeter. Thanks to Jill and Jenny for the Yoga morning and all the therapists who gave their time free for the afternoon sessions. Also thanks for the kind donations of cakes and books for sale and the generous raffle prizes donated by individuals and Exeter traders.

 

Landscore Primary School, Crediton raised £474.22

Thanks to all the children and staff and for the support of parents for this great sum raised on a non-uniform day.

 

Elaine Davey raised £410 in sponsorship for her Sky Dive

 

Many thanks to Elaine the flying bank manager – picture is great!

 

 

 

 

St James School raised £609.42 from various fundraising events

Many thanks to the pupils, parents and staff for this fantastic result.

 

Christian and Alex Brook donated the winning ticket at the Munchkins Nursery Grand Draw

This extraordinary act of generosity took everyone by surprise when the Lord Mayor of Exeter drew the winning ticket bought by Christian Brook. The prize entitled son Hugo to a free place at Munchkins Day Nursery. However, Christian announced that they would continue paying the nursery fees and would donate the money each month to Billie Butterfly Fund. See our News Page for the full story.

 

 

 

Iain Smith raised £700 at his Call My Wine Bluff event

Many thanks to Ian, the people of St Leonards, the Magdalen Road traders for supplying food, and all Iain’s suppliers who donated items for the auction.

 

Julia Georgelin raised £400 in sponsorship at the Perranporth Triathlon

 

 Alice Long and friends raised £214 on a 10 mile sponsored walk on Dartmoor

 

 Stockleigh Pomeroy Halloween Party raised £610

There were amazing scenes at the Halloween Party in Stockleigh Pomeroy Village Hall. Militsa Pribitech-Gill, family, and friends organised all sort of scary activities attended by a huge crowd of children and parents in a brilliantly decorated hall. Billie was well enough to attend which was a real bonus. In the bottom left picture she is seated on the right next to little brother Joe.

 

 Hartnells Halloween Fun Day raised £410.82

Many thanks to Emma and Kevin Hollamby and all their staff who dressed up friends, family and customers. Thanks also to suppliers; Paul of Dawn Foods, CMS, Finleys, Burts Crisps, Ogmore Foods and Fosters.

 

Mama Stone’s Festival for Billie raised £752.33

Many thanks to Sarah Lacey, Andy at Razorsharp Creative Select Signs, Wendy Joseph, all the musicians, Donna Hussein and of course to Mama Stone herself.

 

Uphall Primary School, Ilford, Essex raised £1,041.77 at their Food Fayre for Billie

Many thanks to Jackie Shaves and all the staff, pupils and parents for this amazing effort. A fantastic variety of food was made by children, staff and parents to raise money for Billie.

 

 Charity Gig for Billie at Thorverton near Exeter raised £1,288.14

This event, raising a fantastic sum, was organised Jayne Mirko & friends. Jane is the sister of one of the amazing cyclists who rode from Edinburgh to Exeter for Billie. So double thanks to the family for their support.

 

Donations from these generous people and organisations

• St Leonard’s Primary School, Exeter (Billie’s school) raised £93 at a cake sale
• Megan Pearson aged 10 rode her horse Chester over fences to raise £119
• Jon & Rebecca Drape asked guests at their wedding to donate to Billie instead of buying wedding presents
• James Booth raised £600 in sponsorship when he ran the Loch Ness Marathon 
• Grandma Pam Fletcher & friends raised £639.02 at a Penzance Charity Line Dance event
• Valerie Cox raised £1,200 at a coffee morning at Burbage, Leicestershire
• Laura Kennaugh & Siobhan Bainbridge & staff at Westown Centre Dewsbury raised £177.10
• Brendan Wood raised £600 in sponsorship when he ran the Great North Run
• The staff at Charles Stanley in Exeter raised £65 on a non-uniform day
• Helena Greig organised a Balloon Race in Liverpool and raised £1,125
• The Exeter Healthcare at Home Team donated £1,000
• Heywood Rooftruss in Lancashire donated £500

 

Trinity School, Teignmouth non-uniform day raised £702.04

Students came dressed in pink with wings to raise money for Billie. Many thanks to all involved.

 

Huddersfield Race Night raises £2,520

Around 120 people attended the race night organised by Billie’s uncle and aunt, Ben and Siobhan, raising a fantastic £2,520 for Billie Butterfly Fund. Great prizes were auctioned including donations from Manchester United, Celtic and Liverpool Football Clubs.  Everyone agreed it was a great evening. Many thanks to all who donated prizes.  A further £141 was raised by Peggy Dries and everyone at the NHS PMU in Huddersfield from a bake day, raffle and book sales – thank you Peggy.

 

Billie Butterfly’s Big Bake raised £1,603

Tamsin, Ruth and their many helpers raised a magnificent £1,603 at Billie Butterfly’s Big Bake at the Boniface Centre in Crediton. Cakes appeared from everywhere, thanks to the generosity of local people. There was also jewelry and other crafts by local experts. MP Mel Stride (see photo) came to show his support and drew the raffle.

Special thanks to the following sponsors and helpers: Indalo International Ltd, Bon Gout Delicatessan, Adams of Crediton, Robin Lavery & the Boniface Centre Crediton, Peter & Stephanie Williams, Anna Lacey, Adam Williams, Justine Patterson, Rosie Patterson, Dee Burke, Christie Langdon, Verity Groom, Phoebe Stockman, Susie Baird, Becky Payne, Nicola Raffan Pottery Shobrooke, Elljay Creations.

 

 Aura Orange raised £3,600 at their Dance event in Wolverhampton

Many thanks to Tim Ruddle, Donna Wright and all Sam’s mates at Aura Orange for this great result.

 

THEY DID IT!!  Edinburgh to Exeter by bike in 2 days – and so far they have raised £3,216

 Mark Mirko and Neil Tarn left Edinburgh just after midnight on Friday 30 September and, after cycling 450 miles, incredibly arrived in Exeter at 9.30pm the next day. Most of us thought this would be impossible. They were met at the Bishop Blaize on Exeter Quay by family, friends, Billie Butterfly supporters and Billie’s little brother Joe and grandparents. Their target was £2,500 so already they have way exceeded this amount. Their fundraising publicity said “One mission – one weekend – one little girl”. They have certainly fulfilled their mission and far away in Texas that little girl will get the benefit. Thank you Mark and Neil.

 

BBQ and sponsored walk at Kelly Bray, Cornwall raised £1,768.49

On a drizzly day in Cornwall, Richard Bongard, his children and friends together with Jim and his sponsored walk raised this great sum. Richard, a retired Primary School teacher, invited people he used to teach over 15 years ago and was a little surprised to see how tall and old they are now!

 

 

Donations from these generous organisations

• Utility Warehouse raised £2,797.19 in collections at its annual convention
• The Kelsey Trust donated £1,000
• The Devon and District Horse Show donated £200
• The Pennon Group donated £250

 

Bishops Blaize raised £494.97

Nicky Chadwick and helpers raised this money at the disco in the Bishop Blaise and in various collections. Bishops Blaise is becoming a key focal point for Billie’s campaign and has helped raise considerable sums at various events. Thank you Nicky.

 

Margaret & Jane’s Coffee Mornings raised £2,462.85

Many thanks to Margaret and Jane for raising this amazing sum at coffee mornings in Torquay and Exeter. The funds were boosted by a raffle which included rounds of golf donated by 12 local clubs.

 

Cake sale at Pynes Hill raised £116.83

Many thanks to Natalie Sparks and all the cake makers

 

Bristol Half Marathon – raised £643.49

In the pictures above are Vicki Shortt, Paul Crandley, Ben Ticehurst and Kate Ticehurst respectively. The total raised so far is yet to be confirmed.

“We’d like to thank everyone who supported us – people have been so touched by the situation and have been incredibly generous with their donations and well wishes.”

 

Cake sale at County Hall, Exeter raised £552.50

Many thanks to Emma Jarvis and all her helpers

 

Dark Knights raised £341.73

On the 10th of September Dark Knights raised £341.73 for the Billie butterfly fund. With the help of exeter phoenix and fusion project.

 

 

 

 

Busking for Billie  raised £1,454.70

Massive thanks to all the musicians who offered their time and talent for the pleasure of our ears, they rocked Exeter’s socks off: Celine dos Santos, Honey Sol, Leigh Coleman, Steve Down, Kat Savage and the Mama Stone’s artist development students, Marc Taylor, Adam Moran and his amazing impro rapping skills, Adam Isaac, Jimmy Ireland, Emma Lauran and Richard James.  There was a really impressive turnout for the event and local people were very interested in hearing about Billie and how she is doing, many had already read her story in the Express and Echo!

Special thanks to Celine dos Santos and Adam Isaac who organised the day. The Princesshay and City Centre management who did their best to make this event happen, and the security team who set up the stage with the sound system… twice as we had to move.

Big thanks to everyone who promoted the event: Exeter FM, the Express and Echo, Phonic FM and to everyone who spread the word about the fund throughout the day despite the rather changeable weather: Caroline, Anne, Becky, Adam M, Nicky, Lauren, Donna, Imman and everyone elso who supported the day.

Also thanks to AB Wellan Print who kindly donated the posters and banner and to Purple Promotions who donated the balloons.

Click here for more photos from the day

 

Curry Night at Bishop Blaize raised £1,220

Thanks to Donna and all her helpers, Nicky Chadwick, everyone who gave food and items for the raffle and auctions.

 

 

Coffee Morning at St Michael’s Bampton raised £559

Thanks to Emma Matthias and all involved.

 

Collection at Exeter City FC match raised £760

Thanks to the club and the collectors.

 

Billie Butterfly Ball

On 7 September cheques totaling £12,231.76 were handed over to Billie’s parents Sam and Terri by Chris Bryant and Amy Phillips from Munchkins Day Nursery in Exeter. This fantastic sum was raised at the very successful Billie Butterfly Ball held on 20 August.  Thanks to Amy and her team for all the hard work planning a great evening. And there is still more to come.  The owner of the nursery, Chris Bryant, has made the incredibly generous offer of a free full time place for one child from 8 weeks to five years. Watch this website and the Express and Echo for details. Thanks to the following who donated amazing prizes for the auctions:

Exeter Chiefs – Westpoint – Rebecca Parkin – Verity Kevin – Highfield Preserves Ltd – Exeter Racecourse – Tea on the Green  – Toni & Guy – Paignton Zoo – Exeter City Football Club – Land Rover, Exeter – Plymouth Ski Slope & Snowboard Centre – Plymouth Gin Distillery – Discovery Store – Verity Kevin – Exeter Porsche Centre – Zephyr Holidays – Roger Hann – Amanda Martin – Exeter Cathedral – John Holt Bedds – Karen Atkins and family – Mr Atkins – David Matthews – Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue – Samuels Estate Agents

Hartnell Butchers – Amy Clark Salon – Smith Wine Shop – Visage – Pipers Farm – David Lloyd Leisure Club – Lazy Jack shop – Petit Mange – Michael Caines – Nutters Hair – Samina and Sean