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Summer Ball 2016

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Well our 4th Summer Ball was another great success thank you to everyone who was involved in organising, attending and supporting the event.

It is amazing to say we have smashed it and all you wonderful people you know who you are we have raised over £6000 pounds “speechless springs to mind” because this has come against a back drop of a flooded marquee on the Wednesday before the ball ,having to fork out for a special floor to ensure the event went ahead and I hope you all agree it was worth it.

I think you will agree this is a great achievement for children with diabetes and their families in Somerset.

You have made us very proud and are definitely keeping The Josh Evans Trust Fund in everyone’s minds, since the ball we have had offers of fundraising and our just giving page has also had some generous donations .

Thank you to each and everyone of you for your love ,help ,support and generosity.

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Lastly when we started on this journey it was to keep our sons memory alive and you have certainly helped us achieve that.

On behalf of the speechless trustees thank you ,a very proud charity to have such generous support.

Look forward to seeing you all again for our 5th Annual Ball to mark our 10th year of the Josh Evans Trust Fund in 2018.

 

Updated books on the way

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Thanks to your continuing support we have been able to purchase more books for all three NHS teams in Somerset.

We are excited to have received the latest versions of Carbs & Cals and Type 1 Diabetes which are given to all newly diagnosed families.

 

 

WE have also purchased this new book for Yeovil team to use with younger children to see if they help, hopefully we will be able to provide these to all teams shortly.

New Dexcom machine purchased for Yeovil

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Due to the success of the Dexcom equipment already supplied to Yeovil.

The Josh Evans Trust fund is proud to announce we have purchased a second unit for use in Yeovil.

This is a vital piece of equipment that will be used to help further support children in the South Somerset Area. This is the 4th Dexcom unit we have been able to purchase for use across somerset thanks to our amazing supporters, keep up the good work.

The Santa Express Experience 2015

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The Santa Express 2015

This is the second year this lovely festive trip has been supported by the funding of both JETF and Balance Buddies.  It is proving very popular with around 60 people attending and everyone thoroughly enjoys it.  The children love the steam train experience and find it very exciting to meet Santa and receive a gift.  Everyone is offered refreshments on board….a drink and small chocolate bar for the children and a mince pie and festive beverage for the adults.  It is a wonderful opportunity for families with a child with diabetes across Somerset to get to know each other during a relaxed, fun event and the lovely WSR staff lead each carriage in the singing of a few carols along the way!

This year we had two unexpected events that will make the trip even more memorable – a tree on the line (due to a very windy night prior) and an extra special gift via Santa to one of our group…a marriage proposal and engagement (she said yes!).

What a great way to begin the Christmas celebrations!

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Friends of JETF Fund Raising

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A big thank you to fund raisers this month.

Jean King using her culinary skills to make apple chutney, which she has sold to raise money for the JETF and is currently making crafts to raise even more funds, top work Jean thank you.

 

The Transition Fayre

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A great evening at the Diabetes transition Fayre today sponsored by the Trust Fund.

Good networking and meeting children who had been at Kilve.

We were joined by Somerset Road Safety and the Advanced Motorist Association who were promoting Ev’s Driving Tips.

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Phils Birthday Bash

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A great big thank you to Phil and Karen Anderson for their recent donation to the Trust Fund which was collected at their great party to celebrate Phil’s birthday.

Your generous family and friends dug deep in their pockets and we appreciate it thank you so much.

Summer Ball 2016 confirmed

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Hi Everyone

Just a quick update on next years Summer Ball

We can now confirm the date for the Summer Ball is June 18th 2016

Look forward to seeing you all there, please contact us to reserve your tickets or donate a raffle prize.

Thanks

JETF

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