Money raised to date
For more up to date figures, please visit the new page!
Total raised online: £29,888.95
Total raised offline: £1,510.09
Total raised: £31,399.04
Gift aid: £6,825.74
Raised as of: November 2018
About Elijah
Elijah Joakim Halse ("Lightning" to his friends) lived a short, intense life in the Jessop's Hospital in Sheffield. He was born extremely prematurely at 25 weeks and 3 days, and lived for just 37 days.
He initially showed every sign and potential of leading a healthy life; he had a good heart, lungs, brain and kidneys. He was given outstanding care by the NHS staff. However he deteriorated suddenly and without warning having developed NEC (necrotising enterocolitis). He stabilised enough for investigative surgery. This showed the need to remove most of his small intestine and left him with Short Bowel Syndrome. He was making a good recovery from the surgery, but a routine head scan revealed extensive damage to his brain. While he was extremely ill, his brain had been deprived of blood. The damage was so great there was no hope of him recovering and we made the difficult decision to move from intensive to palliative care.
We were very lucky to have him, but his life was painfully short. He showed determination and strength in the challenges he faced so young. We hope that through fund raising for Action Medical Research we can make a small difference in the care for other babies in a similar situation in the future.
When Elijah was born we started a blog to keep the many people who cared up to date with his progress. We still update sometimes about how we're getting on in his absence: jameshalse.wordpress.com
Elijah's Supporters
Team Lightning 2017 - £1,725.00
Percy Pud 10k
Team Lightning 2016 - £2,075.00
Percy Pud 10k
Team Lightning 2015 - £1,405.40
Percy Pud 10k
James Halse - £2,195.00
Peak District Gold Challenge 2015
Team Lightning 2014 - £3,039.00
Percy Pud 10k
Anonymous - £948.40
Manchester Marathon 2014
Team Lightning 2013 - £11,570.00
Percy Pud 10k
Anonymous - £1,698.00
Dusk Til Dawn - 50-Mile Night-Race 2013
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Amount |
Name |
Date |
Message |
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£30.00 |
Anonymous |
18/01/2019 |
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£1000.00 |
Mummi and Grandpa |
18/11/2018 |
In loving memory of Elijah and his great grandma, Eileen Halse |
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£44.00 |
Dave |
21/10/2018 |
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£60.00 |
Jenny Halse |
11/06/2018 |
For Plants and Photos |
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£10.00 |
Sarah x |
21/04/2018 |
With love x |
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£20.00 |
Sam, Andrew and Antonia. |
18/04/2018 |
Sending lots of love. xxx |
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£50.00 |
Grandpa and Mummi |
26/03/2018 |
Remembering Elijah with sadness and love on the 5th anniversary of his birth. |
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£20.00 |
Anonymous |
23/12/2017 |
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£10.00 |
Nick |
11/12/2017 |
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£20.00 |
Jacqui |
11/12/2017 |
A few more pennies to help you on the way to your target. Awesome achievement xx |
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£10.00 |
Catherine Hodgkinson |
11/12/2017 |
Well done everyone x |
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£120.00 |
Anonymous |
11/12/2017 |
|
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£100.00 |
Andy & Clare Wilkinson |
03/12/2017 |
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|
£100.00 |
Julian n Kath x |
03/12/2017 |
Go Team Lightening |
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£30.00 |
Anonymous |
03/12/2017 |
|
|
£100.00 |
Mummi and Grandpa |
02/12/2017 |
Have a great run. Our love to you all. |
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£20.00 |
Dave & Gillian |
01/12/2017 |
|
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£20.00 |
Anonymous |
27/03/2017 |
|
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£150.00 |
Mummi and Grandpa |
20/03/2017 |
Sending our love to you all as we remember Elijah especially at this time. |
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£25.00 |
Anonymous |
12/12/2016 |
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£5.00 |
Winston & Rachel Hazel |
03/12/2016 |
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£5.00 |
Emma |
02/12/2016 |
There are some who bring a light so great into the world that even when they're gone the light remains. Xx |
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£37.00 |
Anonymous |
29/11/2016 |
|
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£25.00 |
Anonymous |
14/06/2016 |
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£152.00 |
Jessop Wing Baby Memorial and Thanksgiving Service |
01/06/2016 |
|
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£150.00 |
Mummi and Grandpa |
25/03/2016 |
Remembering Elijah. |
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£20.00 |
Catherine |
14/12/2015 |
Percy Pud sponsorship from colleagues in CSE team at Sheffield Futures |
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£23.00 |
Anonymous |
07/10/2015 |
|
|
£20.00 |
Nathan and Katy |
06/07/2015 |
In memory of Elijah. xxxx |
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£50.00 |
Anonymous |
28/05/2015 |
|
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£30.00 |
The Stoddart-Hos |
04/05/2015 |
From all of us, with all our love. xxx |
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£10.00 |
Anonymous |
20/04/2015 |
|
|
£12.90 |
Devon Thomases |
17/04/2015 |
|
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£100.00 |
IES, DWP, Newcastle upon Tyne |
23/01/2015 |
From colleagues in IES, DWP Newcastle upon Tyne |
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£70.00 |
Katie Weller |
23/12/2014 |
Percy Pud Sponsorship |
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£20.00 |
Nicola Aldgate |
11/12/2014 |
|
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£5.00 |
Anonymous |
08/12/2014 |
|
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£40.00 |
Mr and mrs preece |
08/12/2014 |
|
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£10.00 |
Jayne |
08/12/2014 |
Well done Lucy |
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£20.00 |
The Brooms |
08/12/2014 |
In loving memory of Elijah. Yesterday was a wonderful way to celebrate his life. Love from The Brooms x |
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£20.00 |
Rachel Brandreth |
07/12/2014 |
Can't run today so sponsorubg instead hope I all have a fab run! |
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£10.00 |
Charlotte Shaw |
05/12/2014 |
|
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£3.00 |
Jacob Tomlinson |
05/12/2014 |
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£10.00 |
Sam Jason Billy and Maxwell Poole |
20/10/2014 |
Very moved by your ongoing heartfelt story. |
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£216.25 |
James Halse |
08/09/2014 |
Whoops! I've been a little late in donating a £10 lost bet and some money of lieu of rent when we stayed in St David's months ago. I was planning to raise sponsorship running Double or Nothing, but now I'm injured the best I can do is donate my refunded entry fee. |
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£120.00 |
Anonymous |
01/09/2014 |
|
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£200.00 |
Matthew Engel |
11/05/2014 |
Improbable fruits of victory in the Premiership prediction competition. In blessed memory of lovely little Lightning, one year on. |
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£10.00 |
Laura Hollister |
15/03/2014 |
Sorry it has taken me to long to remember to donate. What an amazing total you have raised. |
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£10.00 |
Max Arguile |
28/12/2013 |
sponsorship from Toni Middleton |
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£10.00 |
Jane Rushton |
19/12/2013 |
|
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£75.00 |
The Thomas' - Bexleyheath |
07/12/2013 |
Thinking of Elijah and you all this Christmas |
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£30.00 |
Dan, Crissy and Benedict X |
01/12/2013 |
For a very special little boy, a super cause and some very brave parents and brothers xBx |
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£50.00 |
Brian and Sylv |
29/11/2013 |
Good Luck to all your team and we hope you reach your target. |
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£20.00 |
James & Gem |
27/11/2013 |
|
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£20.00 |
Emma Hills and family |
08/11/2013 |
|
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£40.00 |
Anonymous |
02/09/2013 |
|
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£30.00 |
Anonymous |
28/07/2013 |
|
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£100.00 |
Colleagues of IGS |
02/07/2013 |
Thinking of you and your family at this very sad time |
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£20.00 |
Anonymous |
12/06/2013 |
|
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£50.00 |
Paul Trenell |
03/06/2013 |
|
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£10.00 |
Anonymous |
29/05/2013 |
|
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£20.00 |
Anonymous |
29/05/2013 |
|
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£10.00 |
Anonymous |
29/05/2013 |
|
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£20.00 |
Margaret Boddy |
29/05/2013 |
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£50.00 |
Weesie Murray |
26/05/2013 |
With love |
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£20.00 |
Dill Binnie |
25/05/2013 |
|
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£20.00 |
The Boon family |
23/05/2013 |
|
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£20.00 |
Anonymous |
23/05/2013 |
|
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£5.00 |
Anonymous |
23/05/2013 |
|
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£10.00 |
Bombadil |
22/05/2013 |
Will remember always. |
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£30.00 |
Anonymous |
22/05/2013 |
|
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£10.00 |
Anonymous |
22/05/2013 |
|
|
£20.00 |
Wendy Vaughan |
22/05/2013 |
Sorry not to have known Elijah for longer, but happy to have known him at all. With much love xxx |
|
£20.00 |
Stef and Kate |
22/05/2013 |
All our love. x |
|
£10.00 |
Anonymous |
22/05/2013 |
|
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£20.00 |
Anonymous |
21/05/2013 |
|
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£50.00 |
Anonymous |
20/05/2013 |
|
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£10.00 |
Anonymous |
20/05/2013 |
|
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£10.00 |
Anonymous |
20/05/2013 |
|
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£15.00 |
Anonymous |
20/05/2013 |
|
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£10.00 |
The Neely's |
19/05/2013 |
With all our love xx |
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£20.00 |
Karen, Darren &Lucy |
19/05/2013 |
With all our love x x x |
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£20.00 |
Frederik Grunta |
19/05/2013 |
|
|
£20.00 |
Darryl & Dani |
17/05/2013 |
For dear little Lightning, who touched our lives in his 37 days. Much love xx |
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£10.00 |
Heather |
17/05/2013 |
For Lightning's legacy xxx |
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£100.00 |
Anonymous |
16/05/2013 |
|
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£10.00 |
Anonymous |
16/05/2013 |
|
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£20.00 |
Simon Parry |
16/05/2013 |
Love from all of us. Simon & Kate. xxx |
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£15.00 |
Becca Varley |
16/05/2013 |
In memory of Elijah who touched the lives of many x |
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£150.00 |
Anonymous |
16/05/2013 |
|
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£25.00 |
E,D,H and M |
15/05/2013 |
In loving memory of Elijah who touched so many hearts in such a short time. Love. X |
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£40.00 |
Gideon, Sarah, Benjamin & Imogen |
15/05/2013 |
We're so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all. S,G,B & Ix |
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£20.00 |
Charlotte, Jack, Toby and Ben |
15/05/2013 |
With love xx |
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£20.00 |
Anonymous |
15/05/2013 |
|
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£20.00 |
mandy fletcher |
14/05/2013 |
Any words seem meaningless, but thinking of you guys xx |
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£20.00 |
Sarah, Greg, James and Daniel |
14/05/2013 |
In loving memory of precious little Elijah. Praying for strength for you all. xx |
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£50.00 |
Anonymous |
14/05/2013 |
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£50.00 |
Tim, Helen and William |
14/05/2013 |
Lots of love from us all, sorry that we won't be there but we'll be thinking of you and your beautiful, brave little boy on Thursday. xxx |
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£10.00 |
Anonymous |
14/05/2013 |
|
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£20.00 |
Anonymous |
13/05/2013 |
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£100.00 |
Anonymous |
13/05/2013 |
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£30.00 |
Anonymous |
13/05/2013 |
|
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£5.00 |
Francis Barton |
13/05/2013 |
|
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£200.00 |
Matthew Hilary and Vika |
12/05/2013 |
In loving memory of the little battler. xxx M H & V |
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£30.00 |
Lucy and Mike Broom |
12/05/2013 |
With all our love, Lucy and Mike x |
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£30.00 |
Anonymous |
10/05/2013 |
|
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£25.00 |
Anonymous |
10/05/2013 |
|
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£100.00 |
Anonymous |
10/05/2013 |
|
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£30.00 |
aunty Margaret k |
10/05/2013 |
Sorry not to be able to join you on Thursday. With love to you all |
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£30.00 |
Kieran and Claire |
10/05/2013 |
In loving memory of little Elijah. xx |
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£20.00 |
Anonymous |
10/05/2013 |
|
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£25.00 |
Anonymous |
10/05/2013 |
|
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£20.00 |
Vivien |
10/05/2013 |
Thank you for sharing precious Elijah with us, I feel honoured to have got to know him through you xxx |