Fundraising in Greater London, East Anglia and Kent

John Parker knows from first hand experience how EB affects lives, as he was born with EB simplex.

He is therefore extremely passionate about his job of regional fundraising manager for Greater London, Kent and East Anglia, helping to raise vital funds for DebRA.

John's region stretches from Oxford in the west to the Norfolk and Kent coastlines in the east, taking in the whole of London.

John is always willing to support groups who wish to organise their own events but if you would like an alternative way to support DebRA then why not volunteer to be a collector - John would love to hear from you!

Can you help, please?

Collection boxes across the country can raise many thousands of pounds for DebRA. Do you know of a local shop, pub or club that would have one of our boxes? If so, perhaps you could let me know and we can arrange for one to be put in the post - and perhaps you'd be kind enough to look after it for us. Payroll Giving is a wonderfully easy way to support DebRA. Regular donations can be taken from your pay before tax thereby enabling your donation to cost you less - it's almost magic! Please contact me if you'd like to know more about giving this way.

We do need some help with raising awareness though, so if your club, school, company or church would like me to come along to one of your meetings to tell you more about DebRA and EB, please let me know. I look forward to the possibility of meeting you before too long!

Call him on 01707 879887 or email john.parker@debra.org.uk

Thank you

Starbucks Baker Street

 

Thank you to Kevin and partners at Starbucks Baker Street for being extremely supportive during the recent DEBRA raffle at their store which raised £653.00.

 

Chelmer Housing Partnership

Thank you to CHP for raising £311.00 through a Christmas raffle for DEBRA. Pictured (from left to right): CHP Chief Executive Stuart Stackhouse and longstanding DEBRA supporter Sue Smith with John Parker. 

Starbucks Langham Place

Thank you Phil and his partners at Starbucks Langham Place for allowing a raffle to take place in their store and raising £776.51 for DEBRA.

 

Professor Ian Hart - Retirement

DEBRA (represented by John Dart) says a fond farewell to long standing supporter, Professor Ian Hart at his retirement from the Institute of Cancer research.

Clifford Chance - Coffee Morning 

Thank you to everyone who supported Dick Weller and Clifford Chance coffee morning which raised £2500.00 for DEBRA including the "matching monies" from Clifford Chance. Thank you Clifford Chance.

Richmond Station - Bucket collection.

Thank you to Ana, Debora, Karim and Stephanie for supporting Connie Johnson with a bucket collection at Richmond Station which raised £400.02.

Rotary Club of Sutton Nonsuch

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Sutton Nonsuch for donating £1500.00 to DEBRA.

Winter Warmer Walk

A big thank you to Louise Shepherd and all her volunteers for organising the Winter Warmer Walk in Nonsuch Park, Cheam. £1900.00 was raised for DEBRA.

Fakenham Tree Festival

Thank you to Michael and Veronica Pearson for organising the Christmas tree at the Fakenham Tree Festival.

 

 

 

St. Albans School for Girls

Thank you to Harriet Montgomery and 13 class mates for putting on a charity evening for DEBRA at their school.

Starbucks Marylebone

Christmas cheers at Starbucks Marylebone High Street as Luca and his team worked hard to help raise £1111.15 through the DEBRA raffle. Thank you also to Neals Yard, Callprint, Waitrose, John Lewis and Pizza Express.

Starbucks - Thank you

 

A big thank you to all Starbucks for their support and help in raising £34292.63 for DEBRA during 2011. See their amazing poster here.

 

Shirley Burslem - Swanley

A big thank you to Shirley Burslem who arranged a fantastic Elvis Night in Swanley and raised £2,000 for DEBRA.

 

 

 

Rod Stewart - supporting DEBRA

A big thanks to Rod Stewart who stopped in at Starbucks Great Portland Street and bought raffle tickets from DEBRA Ambassador Connie Johnson (pictured).

Starbucks - Great Portland St

Thank you to the amazing Starbucks team of Great Portland Street for supporting the raffle run by Connie (Johnson) and raising £791.71 for DEBRA. Also thank you to Callprint and Rod Stewart for their support.

 

Budgen Holt Norfolk

A big thank you to Budgen (Mr. Baker and Sandra) for selecting DEBRA as their charity of the year. As part of the Christmas celebrations Veronica & Michael Pearson along with Mum (Christine) and Dad (Peter) and friends Peter and Sue held a tombola, lucky dip and a guess the name of the Teddy Bear. Over £237 was raised on the day.

The highlight of the day was daughter Daisy who is 6 and has EBS. Daisy wanted to be totally involved! Not only did she choose the names for the 100 squares (of guess the bear's name) but she helped personally sell the squares. Daisy then insisted at the end of the day of being involved with making the drawer for the winner... then phoning the winner (MacKenzie) and handing over the much prized teddy bear.

Pictured: Daisy and Mackenzie and the giant teddy bear.

 

Prof Ian Hart

Thank you to Prof Ian Hart and his three young students in completing the Wales 3000 and raising £5,626 for DEBRA.

The photo was taken by Prof Ian Hart and shows the three young students Michalina Gruszka, Alex Pool and Alex Papple (ages 22-24) who helped get Prof Ian Hart's 63 year old body round the course!

Starbucks - Westfield Shepherds Bush

Thank you to the staff at Starbucks at Westfield Shepherds Bush in supporting Connie Johnson undertake a raffle in their store and help raise £685.14 for DEBRA. A special thank you to Jack Wolfskin Store, Hershesons Hairdressing, John Lewis, Cards Galore and off course Starbucks for donating so generously. (Pictured: managers Torro and Simona) 

Lisa Noble

Thank you to Lisa for undertaking the Machu Picchu trek and raising over £4,000 for DEBRA.

Bear Pub - Twickenham

Thank you to all the staff at the Bear Pub for holding a Halloween charity night for DEBRA and raising £271.22.

Metropolitan Masonic Charities

Thank you to the Metropolitan Masonic Charities for "Matching " the monies raised by Richard Reynold's, Masonic lodge - Beehive Lodge 2809 - £1,000.

(Pictured DEBRA AmbassadorAnn Rolfe and John Parker with Grand Officers in the Grand Temple at Great Queen St, Holborn.

Rotary Conference 1120

DEBRA Ambassador Ann Rolfe welcomes Nicholas Owen (pictured) to the DEBRA stand at Rotary conference for District 1120.

Starbucks - Notting Hill Gate

Thank you to Starbucks Notting Hill Gate for supporting Connie (Johnson) with a raffle for DEBRA which raised £727.94.

(pictured Alex, Ewelina and store Manager Lucas)

Sheppey Little Theatre

Thank you to the cast and supporters of the Sheppey Little Theatre (Pat Boston - Director) for raising £327.10 for DEBRA.

Maylor Family Fun Day

Thank you to Dan and Georgina (and supported by Gemma - Time and Talent) for putting on a Family Fun Day in Rotherhithe and raising £1,025 for DEBRA.

(Pictured Dan and Isabelle)

Kirkstone House School PTA

Thank you to the Kirkstone House School PTA for holding a charity ball for DEBRA and raising £1019.92.

Crown Fine Arts Division

Thank you to Mick Byrne for arranging a charity dinner for DEBRA and raising £4k+

(Pictured Barry Koolen and Mick)

Danielle Everitt

Thank you to Danielle (Everitt) and supported by her family in putting on a brilliant show at Southend Theatre.

Never forget them - A night to remember. (Pictured Danielle and Connie Shepherd)

Penta Consulting Ltd

Thank you to all the staff at Penta Consulting Ltd for raising £3,636 for DEBRA during 2011.