About the Cricket Match – A fabulous day though, thoroughly enjoyed from beginning to end, thanks for letting us be a part of it.
Jamie Finlinson – Southend
I read your website the other day. What a terribly sad story, but an excellent cause. Well done for your good work!
Mark Balcombe – Southend
I think Katie would be extremely proud of how much money has been raised by you and all her family and friends and school friends too, for such a worthy cause. Well done
Jenny Abrahams – Witham
Well what can I say � other than massive congratulations for a brilliant afternoon yesterday smashing the 100k milestone in Katie�s memory.
Peter Hall – Little Havens
On reaching �100,000 – Fantastic effort on your part to have raised so much money – a massive well done to you and all of your family, friends and loyal supporters
Martin Sanderson –
On reaching �100,000 – Just a quick email to congratulate you on yesterday. Beautifully organised and hosted, good win and of course getting over the 6 figure line; fantastic achievement.
Richard Brown – King’s Lynn
On reaching �100,000 raised – Fabulous news! Wonderful achievement. No doubt Katie is smiling from ear-to-ear.
Anne-Marie Abbott – Rayleigh
Great effort Nick to reach that 6 figure milestone. Truly amazing. Wonderful turnout on Sunday. Shows how Katie holds a permanent place in all our hearts. Well done Mate. Cricket was pretty impressive too !
John Fowler – Shoeburyness
On the charity evening “We had a great time amd it’s wonderful to see so mnay people celebrating in the way Katie would have hoped for.”
Chris Baylis –
On the charity evening “You guys all did amazing last night – both with the fundraising and the dancing!”
Peter Hall – Little Havens
On the cricket match – “Another amazing day, another amazing sum of money!”
Sarah Franklin – Shoebury
On raising �84,000 “Many congratulations, what a fantastic achievement and memorial to Katie!
Janet Arrowsmith – Hockley
It’s a pleasure to raise money in aid of Katie’s trust and little havens, there really is no need to thank us. It’s a honour to keep such a beautiful little girls memory a live.
Claire Turner – Chelmsford
Katie’s spirit is always in your house roaming freely giving love and I have always felt so peaceful when sleeping in Katie’s room. You may not be able to see Katie, but she hasn’t wandered far.
Jackie Morgan – Manley Australia
Congratulations on the Pride of Essex award, I’m sure the space being filled is little consolation for the missing trophy, but good news that Katie’s name lives on and well deserved recognition for a lot of hard work that has been put in by so many of her “Friends”
Glen Ramsey – Witham
Well done for the Award, it�s the least you all deserve for your absolute tremendous efforts raising money in Katie�s memory! She would be super proud of all her family!
Laura Thorn – Wickford
Congratulations to the Hart/Cook and Greenfield family & friends on winning the Community Champion award last night. It truly does recognise and reward the amazing fundraising support in Katie’s memory.
Sarah Franklin – Shoebury
This is the first time I have seen a website dedicated to someone clearly loved by all! Katie’s story is so moving and so I wanted to drop a line to say how amazing this page is and what a lucky girl she is to have her memory treasured so much by everyone. Truly wonderful x
Rachel – South Woodham Ferrers
It sounds as if you put on another great day in Katie�s memory and the sun was certainly shining on you all. You all continue to do a fantastic job raising such a large amount for Little Havens and should all be very pleased with what you have achieved.
Caroline Rayner – Ipswich
I just wanted to drop you a line to say how much I enjoyed Katie’s Cricket afternoon yesterday – and of course to say thank you for another wonderful event in her memory
Peter Hall – Little Havens
What a good do. It really was lovely with the pavilion decked out and the match taking place in sunshine
Katie’s Uncle Graham – Cambridge
Just wanted to say thank you for a lovely afternoon. My family thoroughly enjoyed the Katie’s cricket match. Perfect way to spend a Sunday!
Claire Turner
(On the cricket match) – It was a great day, we enjoyed it, as ever!
The Abbott Clan – Eastwood
(On reaching �60,000) That’s an amazing amount well done!
Rachel Healey – Hockley
(On reaching �60,000) Amazing, well done!!! 0)
Sarah Franklin – Shoeburyness
(On reaching �60,000) That�s amazing news! Congratulations
Hannah Taylor – Little Havens
(On reaching �60,000) Just wanted to say a big congratulations on reaching �60k. So pleased for everyone involved. Roll on �70k
Claire Turner
(On reaching �60,000) That is fantastic ! For once words fail me
Katie’s Auntie Fan – King’s Lynn
Thoughts and prayers are with you. I will light a candle for Katie on both 5th and 21st February at St Peter’s Church.
The Abbott Clan – Eastwood
You remain very much in our thoughts and prayers here at Little Havens and I will be thinking of you tomorrow. I also wanted to let you know that we will saying prayers in celebration of Katie�s life tomorrow here at the hospice � and for you and the whole family.
Peter Hall – Havens Hospices
Thinking of you all at this very special time of year, my heart goes out to you all, Katie would have been so proud of all your great achievements, god bless you all, love from all the O’Sullivans here in Australia x x x x x
Shirley O’Sullivan – Pacific Pines – Australia
(On reaching �58,000) AMAZING NEWS !
Jenny Abrahams – Witham
�58k….wow! That’s absolutely brilliant! x
Sarah Franklin – Shoeburyness
I’m blown away by the achievements you have made in memory of Katie. You have done her so proud 🙂 what a beautiful way to remember her 🙂 and she was beautiful 🙂 I’m still in Australia and still reading your emails and think of Katie often xox
Naomi – Australia
Please accept our appreciation and heartfelt thanks to friends and supporters of Friends of Katie for continuing to do such an amazing job fundraising. It’s really inspiring and a lasting tribute to Katie to see such enthusiasm and energy for our cause – and you all clearly know how to put the “fun” into fundraising too!
Peter Hall – Little Havens
One hell of an effort Nick. A very well done to all who have helped. It shows what a huge part Katie still plays in everyone’s life
John Fowler – Shoeburyness
Another great day, very enjoyable. UTB.
Alan Monte – Southend
Good Luck on Sunday hope the weather is good and the result is the correct one xxxx
Auntie Fan – King’s Lynn
(On the cricket) – Brilliant. Great reward for a huge efort. Well done.
John Fowler – Shoebury
(On the cricket) – Great news shame the rain clouds showed up but good to hear the day was still a success.
Dave Wilson – Witham
(On the cricket) Well done, great day as ever.
Al Baker – Hawkwell
I am blown away by the amount of events, messages and kind deeds done in memory of Katie. Your love seems to have reached out so much – very well done and keep up the incredible work you are all doing.
Janet Arrowsmith – Hawkwell
A GREAT GIRL-A GREAT LOSS TO ALL WHO KNEW HER ,REST IN HEAVENWHERE ONE DAY WE WILL ALL MEET AGAIN IN LOVING MEMORY FROM EDDIE @ DANBURY MISSION
Eddie Palmer – Danbury
Loving the flags ! Looking forward to the cricket
Katie’s Auntie Fan – Kings Lynn
What a fantastic idea and a wonderful tribute to your daughter. We lost our Katie last September: she was 16. Your description of how your Katie coped with everything is so similar to our experience. It must be something in the name. I’m so impressed with what you are doing in her name – its inspirational.
Lesley Smith – Ipswich
Have just read Katies’s story and totally admire her bravery, her spirit and her faith. She truly is a beautiful person and you were so very lucky to have her and to continue her wonderful legacy. I will be visiting the site again many times I know. Wishing you and your family all the blessings and love you deserve, and Katie sooo lives on in the work you do for the Hospice.
Pauline – Hockley & Hawkwell 55+ Club
It’s an absolute pleasure to be raising money for Little Havens in memory of a wonderful girl Katie.
Cathy Young – Chelmsford
You and your family, friends and colleagues continue to do an amazing job and I wanted to say thank you on behalf of us all here at Little Havens. Please pass my appreciation on to all who continue to work tirelessly to raise funds in celebration of and in tribute to Katie � you are all amazing!
Peter Hall – Little Havens
That’s fantastic news, (�50,000 raised) well done to you all for your continued hard work.
Caroline Rayner – Via text
(on raising �50,000) That’s amazing. Katie would be a very proud young lady!
Sarah Franklin – Via text
Katie was such an inspiration to me. I wanted to say how I felt and still feel after receiving the very first Katie Star Award. I felt completely honoured and humbled to be selected for such an amazing Award. I will always treasure my Katie Star. I thank you Katie from the bottom of my heart.
Taylor Jacques First Winner of The Katie Star Award
Just wanted you to know that you and all the family are in my thoughts and my prayers today. I was especially touched – and encouraged – reading what Katie said at her baptism. My prayer is that you too can draw strength and hope from this promise and assurance that Katie knew. Fantastic news about your fundraising total! Please pass on my thanks on behalf of us all here at Little Havens to all your family, friends and supporters of �friends of Katie� for continuing to do an amazing job � you are all stars!
Peter Hall – Little Havens
Thinking of you all today. Enjoy your walk in the lovely sunshine. Katie wouldn’t let it rain on you (it’s just not cricket
Brigid Wallen – via e-mail
(On money raised) Superb and well done, that’s an impressive amount.
Tim Kay – Via text
(On money raised) Proud to be a small part in it.
Mike Gale – Cambridge
(On money raised) That’s amazing news, Katie would be so proud!
Louise Jones – Via text
Had a gander at the website which looks great and you should be proud of what has been achieved so far.
Peter Hillis – Hockley
30,000 visits is outstanding…… just goes to show how strong the memories are
John Fowler – Shoebury
(On the rearranged cricket)I thought it was a lovely day, as always.
Anne Marie-Abbott – Vie e-mail
Glad you raised more funds, thoroughly enjoyed it.
Al Baker – Via text
Great day as ever. Cheers to you all for organising…it’ so much fun. Thanks to Katie for keeping us dry!
Mike Gale – Via text
Well done, so pleased Katie shone on you
Brigid Wallen – Via text
�50k definitely in reach now
John Fowler – Via text
It’s great to hear that �45,000 has been reached for our beautiful Katie. I still miss her everyday and, as I’m sure you’ve heard many times, the achievements by Friends of Katie would certainly be making her proud. Bring on �50,000! (If you haven’t made it already) :). All my love to you guys,
Yvette Frost – Via e-mail
�45,000!! Well done! Just wonderful!
Anne-Marie Abbott – Via e-mail
(On reaching �45,000) Fantastic effort, Nick. Well done to all who’ve helped make that possible.
John Fowler – Shoeburyness
(On reaching �45,000) Hi Nick – that is fantastic news well done to you all. What a tribute to Katie x
Havens Hospices – Via Twitter
(On raising �43,000) That’s a fantastic amount. You should be very proud of what you’ve achieved & how fondly Katie is remembered by all those who knew her.
John Fowler – Shoeburyness
(On Raising �43,000) Well done Nick a great achievement.
David Baker – Via Twitter
Great effort to raise all that amount of money. Congratulations to all who put in so much hard work. The turnout was fabuluous and it just shows how much Katie remains in everyone’s thoughts… a great testimony to her memory.
John Fowler – Shoeburyness
Well done yesterday for organising another great tribute to Katie. Pleased to hear that the total raised will be around �1500. Thought the day went really well, despite the weather’s best attempts to create chaos!! My only request for next year would be for a salad bar to replace the cake tables please.
Trudy Hagon-Torkington – Southend
Nick you are a gentleman and a true credit to your daughter’s memory who was so sadly taken from us at such a young age sterling effort mate – chin up and hats off to all those involved. RIP Katie gone but never forgotten
True Blue – Via Shrimperzone
Sorry to hear there wasn’t any cricket, but I understand that the cakes and Pimms were fine and dandy !
Jenny Abrahams – Witham
Hope today goes well for the cricket match. Hope the weather is kind to you, good cricket is played, people laugh, and loads of money is raised in Katie’s name. x”
Helen Willis – Australia
Glad everything went well.
Ang – Witham
Brill. Good fun despite the rain. Well done.
Katie’s Uncle Graham – Cambridge
Amazing result, well done.
Katie’s Uncle Richard – King’s Lynn
Your’e doing a brilliant job in raising money for a vey worthy cause.
Nigel Williamson – Hockley
I had not seen the website for Katie before , its lovely . Bet she is looking down on her dad very proudly, for the continual work you are doing raising money for Little Havens.
Anne Lawrence – Witham
I�m sure it will be yet another fantastic day as I know you and so many of your friends and family organise such a great day in Katie�s memory. Hope you get a chance to play cricket and the weather holds off for you.
Caroline Rayner – Colchester
Two weeks to the big day, can anyone with influence with the fella upstairs have a word to ensure good weather. Though I’m sure Katie is on the case.
Katie’s Dad – Hawkwell
I am really looking forward to the privilege of being part of the game – oh to hear the sound of leather on willow once more!
Jane Cooke – Middlesex
Reading of the success of the Mulberry Mud Run, brought back such memories of Hadleigh Castle. As a child living in Pitsea ( a pretty litle hamlet then) Hadleigh Castle was a favourite place to visit. With sister,brother and myself all under ten, we would walk there and enjoy the freedom.Lots and lots of happy nostalgic memories of Pitsea on the 1940’s
Katie’s Nan – King’s Lynn
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Katie its clear to me that she was an inspirational and incredibly brave person, and I can see that you remain rightly proud of her and all she achieved.
Peter Hall – Little Havens
I am at uni and today has been such a wonderfully sunny day making everyone feel happy and full of life. This made me think of Katie and how she was so full of life right till the end and made so many people feel so happy. I feel so priveleged to have spent so much time with Katie and her great courage has really taught me so much about life!!! Katie will always be part of so many people’s lives, continue to inspire people and make us all truly greatful for the life we have been given, as Katie was greatful for the short life she was blessed with.
Bethany Goodwin – Danbury
This past week have been thinking how lucky I am to be doing the things I am. As I said a year ago, I will use the things that happened with Katie as motivation to continue to grab every opportunity in my life.
James – Katie’s cousin – Australia
thinking of you all happy 18th katie, missing you today and everyday all my love xxxxxxxxxxxx
Isabel Goodwin
Happy 18th Birthday Katie!!! Thinking of you and your family.. lots of love xxxxxxxxx
Sarah Rowden
Happy 18th beautiful, sorry I am not at home to give you some flowers but I have summoned mum to do it for me! I love you and miss you always xxxxxxx Thinking of you and your amazing family
Helen Richardson
Remembering Katie today and thinking of you all
The Healeys – Hockley
Will be thinking of you all and especially Katie on Saturday
Linda Tew – Oxfordshire
I cannot imagine what it is like being in your shoes and won’t pretend that I do, but they say the pain of losing a child is the hardest thing. I am so proud to know you as a friend and admire you for the energy and drive you have in ensuring that Katie’s memory lives on. She would be so proud of everything that you, Alison and Jo have done.
Martin Sanderson – Shoeburyness
Thinking of you at this time.
Auntie Fan – King’s Lynn
Havent been on the website in a while, Its looking great! Something Katie will have been really proud of! Always in my mind Katie, you gorgeous girl! All my love and thoughts to Katie and family xxx
Ami Davies – Maldon
Such lovely messages in memory of my darling girl thankyou everyone .managed to get through the day with the presence of loved ones with their smiles and simply joy of the day
Jo – Katie’s Mum – Bicknacre
Thanks for the Greetings and news. May God Bless you mightily at this difficult time. Greeetings from Down Under
Jill Keefe – Australia
I can only imagine the heartache and loss you must feel without you’re beautiful Katie, I know she is always in your heart and you have such precious memories of her.
Caroline Rayner – Colchester
Katie will never be forgotten and we will always think of her as the years come & go.
John and Kay Fowler – Shoeburyness
People can be wonderful, absolutely!!! Enjoy Christmas as only Katie would have done.
Janet Arrowsmith – Hawkwell
Love the Festive look for the website…..very ‘Christmassy’!!
Laura Thorn – Wickford
Very Christmassy! Like those snowflakes very much.
Veronica DeSouza – Southend
I was at my aerobics class on Monday just gone, and as i spun around saw a familiar blue T-shirt. Surely not all the way up here in Ipswich i thought, but yes, after a few more spins, i could see, it was one of Katies!!! The lady had dashed off before i could talk to her, but i will try and catch her next time. Katie’s T-shirt’s have made it up to carrot crunching Suffolk. Have to say, i felt very proud as i thought “i knew this wonderful, special, beautiful girl :)xx
Deborah Mitchell – Ipswich
Hello, Currently snowed in in dundee, been living in my “friends of katie” t-shirt! Got Katie’s beautiful picture up on my wall, always thinking of you Katie and your lovely family. Remembered in my prayers xxxx
Helen Richardson – Dundee
I do want to say thank you for everything you do for us – you are quite amazing.
Sarah Franklin – Little Havens
Thinking of you all today. Lots of Love xxx
Auntie Fan – King’s Lynn
This is my first visit to the site and to read Katie’s story genuinely brought tears to my eyes. The fundraising is amazing!
Spencer Banks – Rivenhall End
have had a lovely holiday in eygpt but have missed katie so much she would have loved this country and would proberbly have fallen for a waiter or two !!! loadsa luv mum xxx
Katie’s Mum – Via Egypt
I really do not know what to say apart from thank you, which hardly seems sufficient, for all your hard work and bravery in continuing to raise money for Little Havens.
Sarah Franklin – Little Havens
Great pics of cricket match. It was a super day as usual
Katie’s G-mar – King’s Lynn, Norfolk
Fantastic amount (raised) great day and very fond memories. Well done to all.
John Fowler – via text Shoebury
I’ve just been on the Katie website for the first time and was quite honestly in tears when I read her story
Exiled Phil – Via Shrimperzone
Many thanks to all on my team for a valiant effort, we’re getting closer each year. I really appreciate you turning out to support the event that means a lot to our family. Congratulations to Nick and his team on the well-deserved win and for being such good sports. And our biggest thanks goes to Little Baddow Cricket Club, and everyone else who supported the day and gave very generously – you all helped raise an amazing �2,000 plus. Katie would have been very proud.
Rob Greenfield, Katie’s step dad Bicknacre
Thank you for another lovely day. As usual you did Katie proud.
Sarah Fowler – via text Shoebury
It was another great day, and nick’s team won again….wonder how many years you can win in a row!! You are sooo gonna hurt tomorrow!
Sharon Sayers – Via Facebook
great day out at the friends of katie cricket match. Thanks nick, alison, jo and robbie. Another big success…katie wud be so proud of u all. C u next year (if selected) x
Mike Gale – Via Facebook
A huge thank you to everyone who came to the cricket match I so enjoyed seeing so many people having fun and spending their hard earned cash!! Katie would approve and I am sure she has had a word in a certain Someones ear each time.It is a hard day emotionally for me as her mum but SO worth it. God Bless You My Darling Girl xx
Jo Greenfield – Katie’s Mum – Bicknacre
It was a smashing day on Sunday and I hope the cricket and fund raising went well.
Rob Jarvis – Manningtree
It was wonderful to be at the cricket match sharing in the lovely atmosphere,the sun shining and the love,effort, and commitment to Katie is really fantastic ,thank you!And hope lots of money raised!
Veronica DeSouza – Southend
Thank you everyone for a truly great day! Alfie and Phoebe very proud – ‘champagne moment’ for Alfie’s cricket and �50.00 raised for Phoebe’s painting … WOW!! Very touched to share such a wonderful memory. Much love. Mark, Anne-Marie, Alfie & Phoebe xxxx
Anne-Marie Abbott – Leigh-on-Sea
Thanks to everyone who helped make today such a success. However, why was I not Man of the Match!!
Nick – Katie’s Dad – Hawkwell
Well done to all who arranged such a lovely afternoon, we had a great time at the cricket match :o) xx
Laura and Barry Thorn – Wickford
I hope that the day goes well for you all and that the best team wins. Hope also that you score lots of runs and make lots of money in Katie’s memory. The sun is supposed to shine on Sunday. You always have good weather for the match. Do you think someone is having a word? I will be thinking of you. Take care.
Linda Stopps – Hutton
Really sorry we can’t be at the cricket event this year. Last year’s event was a lovely relaxed day and a wonderful way to remember Katie. (we were delighted with our signed Harry Potter books!) Hope it goes well.
Diane Waldron – Bicknacre
Really enjoyed baking for the coffee morning at work today….have never seen so many variations of carrot cake!
Laura Thorn – Wickford
Good Luck with the Cakes !!!
Auntie Fan – King’s Lynn
A big well done to all of you for your achievements. I am sure Katie is very proud. You will always be in my thoughts and my heart Katie x
Shirley O’Sullivan – Gold Coast Australia
25,000….I am sure you will agree is a fantastic sum and I think is indicative of how many lives Katie touched in her own tragically short life.
Sue Grocock – St Mary’s, Woodham Ferrers Newsletter
you must all be so chuffed and proud of what you�ve achieved, it�s incredible the amount you have raised in Katie�s memory. I�m sure that everyone at Little Havens is thrilled with their new equipment
Caroline Rayner – Colchester
Well done all on raising an incredible amount of money in Katie’s memory. What an achievement. Keep up the good work and looking forward to the cricket. xx
Sarah Fowler – Shoeburyness
Fantastic effort mate…. I’m sure Katie is looking down and feeling so proud of her Dad.
John Fowler – Shoeburyness
That is fantastic news and well done to you for all your efforts … You have reached and touched so many people around the world, and raised so much money �. Katie would be so proud of you.
Keith Fullick – Hockley
Love the Daisy Pictures !! Bought it all back great time had by all
Auntie Fan – King’s Lynn
I just found this blog by accident. I was very affected about this the story. Congratulations Katie of yours strength and courage! GOD bless you. I wish you stay in the side of the GOD forever because you deserve it! A big kiss for all and congratulations also the people who keeps this blog that boasts a history that serves as an example to all. Excuse about my bad English.
Rene – Sao Paulo Brazil
Loved the Blog “What we now know about Australia” had everyone in stitches when I read it out.Sooo true.. Had a close encounter with a Kangaroo in the car today not fun. As for the Ashes and warm beer…..
Helen – Morisset Australia
The cats are really gorgeous! Daisy’s colouring is so lovely and unusual, really enjoyed looking at the photos.
Veronica DeSouza – Southend
🙂 i really like the new colours on Katies website 🙂 i have this as my homepage for my internet so every time i open it i think of katie. i cant believe its over two years, but its so nice to see everyones support.. much love xxx
Sarah – Little Baddow
What a beautiful web site for a beautiful girl.I thank God for her life and faith and for Little Haven- would love to sponsor your walk!
Jill Keefe – Leigh-on-Sea
Katie�s website is beautiful � this is the first time I have seen it and very proud to have been allowed the opportunity.
Eleanor Burgess – Havens Hospices
The website brings back memories of what a wonderful, bright girl Katie was, God really blessed her. The amount of support and love is really encouraging too. Thinkng of Katie and family always xxx
Rebekah Ducat
Great new colour scheme, Katie would have loved this. Just read James’ post we should all take this advice. Thanks Katie xx
Auntie Fan – King’s Lynn
love the new colour scheme and website definately katies colours 🙂 all my lovee xxxxxxxxxxxx
Isabel Goodwin – Danbury
Just to let you know that I am thinking of you, Ali and Katie today. I hope you are ok. Even though it has been two years now since Katie passed away she is still in my heart. This may sound funny but she is an inspiration for me to do and try new things, just as she did in her short life. Every time I have an opportunity to do something and there is a trivial excuse in the way, I think of Katie and do it. So in effect I owe her for a lot of great experiences I have had.
James Brown – New Zealand
Thinking about you all on this sad day.
Rob – Shoebury
Please know the website is a wonderful achievement for Katie. xx
Veronica DeSouza – Southend
We are thinking and praying for everyone in the family today, the 2nd anniversary of Katie’s passing, and want to assure you of our love. Katie will always be such a special part of our lives as she was ‘funny, beautiful, strong, inspirational and thankful’ (Eulogy 3rd Mar 08). What a wonderful girl, we praise God for her. Much love,
The Jackmans – Nottingham
As I have said before I was not lucky enough to meet Katie but feel I am getting to know her more every time I visit her website. I know that February is always harder for you than the rest of the year and I really admire you for celebrating Katie�s life and loves when it would be so easy to simply shut yourself away. It is obvious to see from your actions where Katie got her spirit and bravery from.
Sarah Franklin – Little Havens
Its amazing to see that people from all over the world are thinking of Katie. My thoughts were with you today. I hope all is well and best wishes to all of Katie’s family and friends x
Jasmine Sayers – Witham
Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you all today. Now I know you like a little flutter (for it has been said in the blog)! Anyway’s with Katie in my thoughts I saw 3 horses that inspired me to have a little flutter! Maggie Kate Hart of Gold and Bubbly Braveheart. Hart of Gold came second and Bubbly Braveheart 1st!!!! So Thank you Katie and your family with hearts and harts of true gold..a donation is on its way to Little Haven. fondest regards Jane.x
Jane Cooke – Middlesex
It broke my heart to read of Katie – what a beautiful brave young lady.I fully understand what you all went through – I too lost my beloved daughter – ironically also called Katie – in Nov 1995 to Ovarian Cancer at the age of 17 – all the treatment she had – the awful side effects that I had to watch her endure and never once did she complain. These brave young ladies are to be admired. My heart goes out to you all as the anniversary of your loss draws nearer – my thoughts are with you.
Margaret Read – Chelmsford
Thinking of you this week know it will be hard. Understand you may go shopping on Friday Katie would have loved that. xx
Auntie Fan – King’s Lynn
What a lovely girl. I always remembered when you bought her into the Office and showed her the photocopier and told her to stand well back while she was using it ! The look on her face was so funny but she did exactly as you said and you were so very proud and rightly so .
Kathy Boylan – Sandon
Fantastic effort with the fundraising
Troy Russell – Billericay
What a shame you lost your Katie, but how wonderful that she lives on through your fundraising.
Soozie – Via Echo website
I wish I had got to meet Katie.
Mark Fitzgibbon – Witham
Think I have seen those two characters somewhere you mention on the front page, but like Katie would be too embarrassed to say so xx
Auntie Fan – King’s Lynn
Thinking of you all today and will raise a glass to Katie and all her beautiful, loving, caring family.x
Jane Cooke – Middlesex
Just wanted to say your daughter was a very lovely girl. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Sarah Aufderhar – Minnesota USA
Room 101. Being made to play Trivial Pursuits and that most boring of all time games MONOPOLY!!!!
Katie’s Grandma – King’s Lynn
Room 101. Over the top outdoor Christmas lights. A few twinkly lights are perfectly acceptable but flashing Santas and Snowmen – YUK! x
Alison Cook – Hawkwell
Such pretty, festive snowflakes, so clever too.
Veronica – Southend
Love the new look, Katie would approve!!
Jo Greenfield – Katie’s Mum – Bicknacre
LUV the website very funny blog nick WELL DONE 🙂 hehehehehehe lol 😉
Toby Greenfield – Bicknacre
The amount you have raised is fantastic.
Gary Murfitt – Danbury
Loving the sparkly silver jacket Nick! Perhaps if you wear it you may hear Katie giggling at you :o) xxx
Laura Thorn – Wickford
I think it’s a brilliant website. keep up the good work
Susan Hampshire – Chelmsford
(Katie)is always with you in the way that they have informed your being and influenced your view of life. Love the web site.
Vivien Russell – Kent
Have just listened to Mark Butcher’s song, such true lyrics, Katie will always be with us, very close in our hearts just out of sight. Never out of mind just around the corner as a favorite poem of mine says.
Katie’s Mum – Danbury
Blogs are a great read xxx
Auntie Fan – King’s Lynn
Having had rather an emotional week it has made me prouder of you all if that is possible. Well done on the Blog you trend setter xxxxxx
Auntie Fan – King’s Lynn
�20,000 is an absolutely fantastic number, big congratulations and thumbs up for the work Nick
fredheim holm – Hawkwell via Shrimperzone
Knew you would enjoy the Golf you Bandit !!! Well done to you all what an amazing amount time for another swishing party xxxxxxxxxxx
Auntie Fan – King’s Lynn
That is fantastic news- I know how hard you have worked so your achievement is very well deserved. Katie is certainly working her magic and making a difference!
Jan De Planta – Bournemouth
Wow Nick! That is fantastic. Katie would be delighted. What a tribute to a girl who touched the hearts of all who knew her.
Tracey Jackman – Nottingham
Oh my goodness – �20k is amazing….well done!
Sarah Fowler – Shoebury
I cannot thank you enough for everything you and your friends do for Little Havens in Katie’s name. This remarkable young lady is certainly leaving behind a lasting tribute as well as making sure that children in the future can make memories at Little Havens which will last forever in the hearts of their families.
Sarah Franklin – Little Havens
I was one of the youth leaders at a camp last week and found myself talking to some girls Katie’s age, all about her. Katie continues to be an inspiration to all and whenever I speak about her I am acutely aware of how much I miss her.
Tracey J – Nottingham
How could I forget my lovely Grand daughter.I have kept all her letters to me. So amusing and interesting. She would have enjoyed the Cricket events so much.
G-Mar – King’s Lynn
Glad the day went well and you raised so much money, brilliant! It was a nice afternoon.
Susan Hampshire – Chelmsford
Last Sunday (the cricket match) was a wonderful way to remember a wonderful girl
Veronica – Southend
Sounds like the cricket match was a great day. Wish we were closer so could have gone.
Helen Wills – Australia
Thank you for a lovely day and well done on the money raised, am cooking up a real storm with james martin in the kitchen
Kay Fowler – Shoeburyness
Thank you so very much. It was a great honour to share and acknowledge the love for Katie on such a beautiful day.x (Shame though that I didn’t wake up to James Martin on my bedside table..congratulations to whoever did!! – Excellent bidding!! ..Looking forward to next year.x
Jane Cooke – Middlesex
The website is really good. And please pass on my compliments to whoever made the carrot cake, it was delicious.
Caroline Rayner – Colchester
Had a lovely day Sunday, thank you. Well done for the amount of money you raised.
Sarah Fowler – Shoebury
Really enjoyed the day.
Paul Franklin – Shoebury
Had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon.
Sharon Sayers – Witham
It was a lovely day, we really enjoyed it. A lot of hard work for you all.
John Hanks – Shoebury
Great day and another brilliant fund raiser. Fantastic testimony to Katie.
John Fowler – Shoebury
It was an excellent day, everyone I spoke to really enjoyed it, and the weather couldn�t have been better. Congratulations on your team�s victory and winning man of the match. Katie would have been very proud.
Katie’s Step-dad – Bicknacre
Top day out everyone. Fitting tribute to you Katie. Look forward to having another go next year (if selected)
Mike Gale – Linton, Cambs.
Looking forward to seeing you all. Just about to leave and the sun is shining. Good luck everyone in the Cricket. See you very soon xxxxx
Auntie Fan – King’s Lynn
Pleased to say my nephew, John, will be at the cricket and will entertain the children with his card tricks and juggling skills – his juggling would not look out of place in my cricket team either!
Katie’s Dad – Hawkwell
I wish I was with you on Sunday and I hope everything goes as well as it can. I bet Katie will be laughing her socks off watching you all make complete idiots of yourselves believing you can still play cricket, but also feeling very proud of the way you are celebrating her memory.
Dave Kitteridge – Southend
Brilliant website and I understand it has had well over 3,000 visitors since it went live in February – Wow!
Fred – Essex
With the SUFC shirt in the auction and there being no raffle how am I going to fix it so I win it this year? Mmmmmn.
Katie’s Dad – Hawkwell
T shirts are a cracking colour by the way – reckon Katie would approve of that!
Peter Till – Hatfield Peverel
This website and the updates are so good katie was such an amazing person and we all miss her everyday xxxx
Abi Hall
A beautiful website 🙂 im missing you lots katie! i always think about you and tell everyone about how incredible you are! the stories never stop making people laugh! 🙂 wish you could be at my 18th love you xxxxxxxxxx
Helen Richardson – Danbury
After meeting you today I thought I would have a quick peek at Katie,s website. It is a truly wonderful tribute to a beautiful girl.
Danielle Kiss – Ingatestone
The website is fantastic. She was a beautiful young lady and you must be very proud of her.
Linda Stopps – Hutton
I�ve looked at all the site and I have to say Katie certainly sounded like an inspirational young lady. We�re glad that Katie�s wish has left you with enduring memories.
Joanne Micklewright – Make-A-Wish Foundation
The web site is great and a credit to all involved.
Helen Wills – Australia
katie is the most amazing friend ive ever known. her love and kindness for everyone always makes me smile and not a day goes by without me thinking of you and every time i do you put a smile on my face. you touched so many lives and meant sooo much too soo many people, including me and i thank you for that lots and lots and lots of love Isabel xxx
Isabel Goodwin – Danbury
Words cannot explain how much I miss you but every day I realise how much you meant to so many people and how you touched so many lives. x
Dad – Hawkwell
This is a fantastic website dedicated to Katie. Although I only met her a couple of times, I thought she was a lovely girl. It still seems a terrible shame that she was taken away from her family and friends so young. I have just been looking at the little kitties and I know that Katie would have adored them. Lots of love Kathryn xxx
Kathryn Mann – Swanscombe
This is for the Smile board: Makes me giggle when I remember how Katie and I would plot and deploy an all-out attack on Haze whenever we were in the car together. Seat down, seat very very far forward, headrest off, seatbelt o-so-tight, hair spiders…but to name a few! Travelling as a back seat passenger is not as much fun anymore! Chuckle. Miss you, Sprog, but remember you every day. X.
Auntie Pen – Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Katie was a good friend of my daughter, Sinead O’Sullivan who was a regular visitor at our home in SWF, England,when she attended St Mary’s primary school. She was always a pleasure to have in my home and had such a bubbly personality you never wanted her to leave. We are now living in Australia and will never forget Katie. What a wonderful idea putting Katie on fb. Love to all her family. Much love to you all, love Shirley x x
Shirley O’Sullivan – Pacific Pines, Australia
Katie will always be such a major part of the family, present at every event, cherished for all the fond memories and celebrated as a really witty, intelligent and loving girl�..and not at all bad at cricket.�
Uncle Graham – Cambridge
Having a lovely weekend with Rob, Jo, Toby and Charlie. Happy Easter everybody! Missing Katie… Nick
Nick Jackman – Beeston, Notts
Katie was a lovely girl and an inspirtation to everyone. I remember when she used to sit up the dining room table at my house with my little sister laughing and eating and drinking lemonade. The lovely thing about katie is that she touched everyone and no matter where she is she will always be with you.
Naomi O’Sullivan – Australia
When ever i think of Katie i always remember the Kind,bubbly,clever,helpful Beautiul Girl. There is never a day that goes by when i dont ever think about you Katie.You touched my life an you have inspired me so much to trust in Jesus.We all miss you so much and I will always Treasure you and the memories you left me with,Remember the time when i was being daft with my jumper and i broke my glasses before the grub crawl at 3D i couldnt see a thing,I bet you found that amusing ! You are truly an amazing person and you are an inspiration to me. I miss you so much Hunni. Love you lots Chloe frm Church xxxxxxx
Chloe Benford – Danbury
What I shall remember most about Katie is the giggling
Gill McLeod – Cambridge
A beautiful young lady and a credit to her family. Your faith in Jesus has made such a difference and given peace. We will miss you. I hope many get to hear your story
The Machin Family
Katie’s bravery was outstanding,to have known and spent time with her and her wonderful family was an honour .Her faith, humour and wit saw her through the most difficult time anyone should have to endure , let alone someone so young . Katie is a credit to her family and will be someone who is never forgotten
Lucy, Tara and Hannah
Just been looking at Katie’s website and it’s a lovely tribute to her!
Peter Till – Hatfield Peverel
Thinking of you all today xxxxxxxxxxx
Auntie Fan – Norfolk
Christmans and birthdays Katie would carefullly open her presents, making note of the sender. A thankyou letter with kind words about the gift would be in the post next day. Katie was a deeply loved and loving girl.
Jean Greenfield – One of Katie’s Three Grandmas
Katie was a ray of sunshine in all our lives. She was an inspiration to everyone. Forever in our thoughts. All our love. xxx
The Macnaughtans – Leigh-on-Sea
Thanks very much for sharing your website with us. It is good to know that Katie had such a special day at Colchester Zoo
Alex Downing – Colchester Zoo
Hi I think Katie was lovely and a inspiration.
Gary Murfitt
Katie was just simply an amazing young woman and one i am proud to say i have known and could have called a friend. She is beautiful, clever and just inhumanly strong. I still remember her from school and how she would outshine all of us with her answers. i was dissapointed when she didnt go to the same secondary school as me but im glad she made so many amazing new friends as i knew she would. Katie sent me letters every so often and i still have them. i miss katie so much but im sure we will meet again one day but until then she will always be an inspariation to me and i only wish i could face the world as strongly as her and her amazing family. She is now and forever sadly missed and the world has lost a truely woundeful person (who can hopefully spell better than me) i still love her and i will not forget her. Olivis xxxx
Olivia Richardson
I will always remember Katie as the thoughtful, lovely girl she was. She was so brave, and such an inspiration. xxxxx
Mohrag Taylor
Katie was the most amazing person and a very special friend to me. I feel honoured to be able to call her my friend and I will always treasure every moment I spent with her. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of Katie. I miss you so much sweetheart. Loving you always xxx
Yvette Frost
katie was a great sister and even helped me with my reading even when she was ill.I miss her very much. charlie xx
Charlie Greenfield
Just wanted to say that my wife Claire knew Katie from St John’s Hospital and has fond memories of her from when she would see her when on the Ward. One memory in particular was seeing Katie walking down the ward about a year ago with a lovely smile on her face. Claire said Katie always seemed bubbly and was always amazed by her strength. Claire also said that people at St John’s who knew Katie still to this day made enquiries as to how she was, which shows what a lovely impression she left on people who knew her.
Warren Fitzgerald – Posted March 2008
Katie was beautiful and kind xx
Harriet Walker
Katie was such a lovely person, she was kind, thoughtful and very brave. I will always remember her. xxx
Nicole Buckfield
Katie was so lovely and was an amazing friend. She was always there for me talk to and i think of her everyday. i will always remember the wonderful times we had xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Abi
Katie was the best sister in the world!The website is realy cool too.
Toby Greenfield
I knew Katie from Year 7 at Westcliff High School for Girls and from the moment we sat together on our first day in E-6, we became the best of friends. She still means the world to me and I miss her always! I still always wear the friendship necklace that I have with her! She was the nicest, kindest, funniest, best person ever and I will never forget all the amazing times we had together! Such as, our hideout in the trees at school with Katie and Abi and hours of playing Chase the Ace! Love always xxxxx
Louise Jones
I Knew Katie From primary school she was the most amazing a calm person i had ever met . i will always remember the time we spent sharing a room in scarbrough .katie was so brave and amazing i am so proud to call her my friend . xxxxxxxx
Jessica Wiseman
Katie was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. She was kind to everyone and never said a bad word word against anyone. I will always remember the many lunchtimes we spent laughing with Abi and Louise, and she is always in my thoughts. x x
Katie Atkinson
Katie was the most amazing, brave friend ive ever had. She was stronger than anyone ive ever met. My thoughts are with her always and i miss her more than anything. xxxx
Chloe Graham
I only met Katie a few times when she was out and about with Nick & Alison, but I feel like I know her so well because of the wonderful stories I’ve heard, particularly from her very proud Dad. Katie was so brave and she will never ever be forgotten.
Sarah Fowler x
I was never fortunate enough to meet Katie, but I know how special she is. A big thankyou to you Katie for helping to make my mate Nick the man he is. You are sadly missed but will never be forgotten. Mike, Bella and Hannah x
Mike Gale – Cambridge
I would like to thank all the people who have left messages so far. My darling girl will be so impressed with this web site and very proud of her Dad for helping to set it up.Tomorrow will be a difficult day but we will all be together doing things Katie loved like shopping and eating! She will approve and will be watching over us as always xxx
Jo Greenfield – Katie’s Mum
Katie really touched my life and I will never forget her. I was blown away by her amazing faith, she was such a huge encouragement to me!
Abigail Machin
We miss Katie so much. Not a week goes by without us telling somebody new about her. She was beautiful, funny, strong, inspirational and thankful to God, even in her suffering.
Nick Jackman
Although I never met Katie in person it is clear from the website that she was a very special person and must have been truly loved by all who knew her. Keep her memory alive as an inspiration to others who may also face difficult times.
Dave Bowen
Katie is a real inspiration and this site is a fitting tribute to her
Tom Lister
I still cannot get over how someone so young was so strong. You probably already know this, but I am sure she went straight to heaven and looks over you every day.
Christa Faustman – Philadelphia USA
She was so loved and looked after, now missed and admired, an inspiration to us all!
Amy Davies
Katie was the best friend anyone could ever ask for. My thoughts are with her every day and i miss her oh so much. Anyone that met katie could be so so proud of her, for her bravery and just being the person we all knew and loved. xxxxx
Ahnya Harpur
She was such a beautiful & brave girl
Marissa Maddock
Katie had an �extraordinarily memorable” but tragically short life
John Fowler