Thanks for taking the time to visit this JustGiving page in memory of our beloved Husband, Best Friend and Dad; Clive Thompson.

Clive was suddenly taken from us on 9th March 2012 due to a ruptured Thoracic Aortic Atheromatous Aneurysm, a form of Vascular disease.

Very little is known about Vascular conditions such as this so in Clive's memory we are pledging our support for the Circulation Foundation.

The Circulation Foundation exists primarily to raise funds for vital research into the causes, treatments and prevention of vascular diseases. The Foundation provides easily accessible, high quality information and ongoing support for vascular disease sufferers and those who care for them.

The Circulation Foundation was established in 1992 by vascular surgeons who identified that there was no charity dealing specifically with the vascular system and vascular disease as a whole. Every part of the body to which blood flows can be affected by vascular disease, and the Foundation is committed to saving lives and limbs.

Outside the medical community, vascular disease largely goes unrecognised, even though it affects such a large proportion of people.

One of the largest problems with vascular disease is the lack of early detection and referral by doctors. This is because in vascular disease, specifically peripheral arterial disease (PAD), symptoms can be seen as just signs of ageing, as sufferers tend to be 55 years and older.

The Circulation Foundation is a relatively small medical research charity, so every donation makes a BIG difference, but their ambitions are not small by any means. Their long-term goal is to eradicate vascular disease altogether, through an innovative research programme. But in the meantime, their reach continues to grow as we seek advancements in the treatment of vascular disease and perform a vital function in supporting sufferers and their families with information and making everyone aware of the disease.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the Circulation Foundation and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - we can raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please donate in memory of this very special man.

Thank you and best wishes
Jennie, Sian and Peri x