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This JustGiving Page is set up as a group fundraiser in memory of Andrea Burke to sponsor Debs (Andrea's wife), their Gym Family and all those in the Motor Team/Serious Injury Team at Irwin Mitchell Solicitors that are taking part in this year's Night Strider Walk (either taking on a 10K or half marathon route) all in aid of raising money for the St Luke's Hospice Sheffield.

On 19 July 2016, we lost a great friend and colleague in Andrea after her short yet courageous battle against cancer. It is still hard to believe that Andrea is no longer with us.

We are privileged, at Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, to have worked with Andrea as a close colleague. Andrea was a fun loving boss who had time for everyone. She adored her team, (the Motor/Serious Injury Team), and we, her team, adored her back. Andrea, we are told, drew enormous strength during her illness from the support we gave her and we continue to talk about her and share fond memories. Her bubbly personality and smile is sorely missed in the office. The place is not the same without her!

Andrea regularly attended the gym with her wife Debs. They became such good friends with their gym buddies they were like family, often arranging their own walking activities together and enjoying social nights out with Andrea's love of Sauvignon Blanc! The love and support their Gym Family have given Debs has been overwhelming. They too miss Andrea very much.

Everyone who knew Andrea warmed to her positive energy and upbeat style which was infectious and gave everyone a lift. Andrea loved with every bone in her body and the depth of her love was immeasurable.

Andrea herself took part in the St Luke’s Night Strider Walk last year and so it seems fitting, as a team and for those closest to her, to do it this year in her memory. Andrea was also cared for by the wonderful staff at the St Luke's Hospice who also provided care and support to Debs and family during a very difficult time. We would like to show our appreciation by taking part in this event to say THANK YOU.

Those taking part in this year's Night Strider Walk in memory of Andrea are:-

1.      Debbie Bell

2.      Sue Taylor

3.      Aimee Ambler

4.      Debra Breese

5.      Megan Turner

6.      Rebecca Travis

7.      AJ Cunkut

8.      Nursha Yunos

9.      Stephanie Pierre

10.    Liz Whitehead

11.    Darren Wilson

12.    Vicky Kirk (nee McNeil)

13.    Vicky Gray

14.    Kirsty Johnson

15.    Naomi Wright

16.    Michael Turner

17.    Alanna Turner

18.    Natalie Jones

19.    Shelley Young

20.    Paul Weston

21.    Charlotte Dowson

22.    Louise Morgan

23.    Lisa Fairclough

24.    Paul Shepherd

25.    Rachael Aram

26.    Stacy Clements

27.    Louise Jenkins

28.    Hossy Moradmand

29.    Dave Withers

30.    Caroline Mitchell

31.    Leanne Farmer

32.    Scott Hobbs

33.    Kelly Lingard

34.    Ronke Bain

35.    Jonathan Scarsbrook

36.    David Turner

37.    Amy Turner

38.    Joanne Lloyd

39.    Julia Evison

40.    Sarah Bishop

41.    Daniel Amery

42.    John Saville

43.    Louise Walker-Kelly

44.    Alexandra Tilbury

45.    Steven Ford

46.    Karen Codling

47.    Adrian Budgen

48.    Isobel Budgen

49.    Julianne Moore

50.    Nicola Meese

51.    James Henshall

52.    Liz Grant

53.    Jo Ward

54.    Melise Jones

55.    Ann Watkinson

56.    Jennifer Bradbury

We are sure Andrea would find it amusing that so many people are going to don their trainers and wear night glow garments around the streets of Sheffield just for her!!

We should be grateful if you would kindly consider sponsoring us to remember Andrea and help a really good cause. Every single donation, big or small is greatly appreciated. We thank you in advance.

Let’s do this for Andrea! xxxx

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