Special upcoming event - A celebration of Amanda’s life, friendships and adventures!

On Sunday 15 November 2015 , at The Church Bar and Restaurant, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Amanda’s family, friends and anyone known to her professionally are invited to a 'coming together' for an informal ‘This is your life’ get-together, which promises to be full of happy memories and laughter. Amanda’s long-term friend and colleague David Patrick is hosting the event, and he invites guests to bring stories, photos (please bring photos) and memories to share.

FULL EVENT DETAILS ARE HERE : https://www.justgiving.com/teams/amandamcdonald

Friends are invited to ‘drop in’ any time between 3pm-6pm, although you are very welcome to remain well into the evening beyond the end of the get-together. A hot buffet will be provided upstairs, but for those who prefer something a little stronger The Church also has a licensed bar downstairs. Renowned jazz singer (and friend of Amanda) Miss K Copeland will be performing a set with her band, ensuring the afternoon really does go with a swing.

All family and friends are welcome to attend, and – just for once – ‘positive vibes’ are welcome too!

Donations of £15 are invited, with all proceeds after costs going to Amanda’s chosen charities: 

1) The Migraine Trust (Amanda has suffered from chronic migraines for 20+ years and this is a very much under supported cause)
DONATE HERE: https://www.justgiving.com/celebratingamanda/

2) Meningitis Now (in memory of Amanda's beloved sibling, Steph, who died of meningitis, age 15)
DONATE HERE: https://www.justgiving.com/celebratingamanda3/

and 

3) Douglas Macmillan Hospice (which provides all of their hospice services free of charge to adults with life limiting illnesses in the North Staffordshire area and also provides much needed supportive care for their families and carers and who have provided Amanda's family with invaluable assistance in preparation for the months ahead).
DONATE HERE: https://www.justgiving.com/celebratingamanda1/

It would be great to spread the donations evenly, so if you're donating and see one of the charities doesn't have as much as the others, please donate to that charity accordingly :)

Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. They'll make sure Gift Aid (an additional 25%) is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer, too. That means more money goes to the charity, faster.

For those unable to attend and have message us over the last few days offering any help in the aftermath of our devastating news, we would be extremely grateful if you would consider a small donation to any of the above charities. No matter how small, any donation you can make would be so much appreciated.

If you have any queries in the run up to the event, or would like to offer additional help with organising or contributing to running costs, please contact David at david.patrick@yesagency.co.uk.

Amanda 'Wonder Woman' McDonald