Hey. Steves voice as always here... His ex wife lol
Our beautiful daughter Kaitlyn wanted to set this fundraising page up so that her daddy's healthcare helpers can have all the aids and equipment they need to keep lovely patients like Stevie cared for and safe.
We are aiming to raise monies for equipment for the local Dialysis unit here in Polegate, East Sussex and the ICU ward at the Eastbourne District General Hospital.
Steve was a 41 year old positive unwell soul. Diagnosed with diabetes at 7 he lead a controlled life of keeping himself well but unfortunately lost his sight at 31 when Kaitlyn was 3 years old. Steve later lost feeling in his feet and required dialysis 3 times a week while waiting for an organ transplant for over 3 years.
On Saturday 28th May while at dialysis he called Kaitlyn to say he was looking forward to her staying over as she did every Saturday evening after swim squad. It was after this precious telephone call that Steve's heart stopped and this would then take him over 20 mins to be resuscitated from this. Unfortunately just under a week later the hospital informed us Steve was just not able to recover and we had to say goodnight to him.
Our thoughts are not of anger or resentment. We know Steve had a different life to most but he was always positive, kind, very generous and just wanted the best for everyone. His lovely parents have lost their only child and now are as always proud of their granddaughter Kaitlyn for setting up this page to raise funds and awareness for others.
We ask not for much, but maybe skip the shop bought takeaway coffee today or that Friday night beer treat and donate this money to the caring soul we know as Steve and his wonderfully bright and amazing daughter Kaitlyn so she can help others live and love with all their hearts to get the care Everyone of us deserves . XXXX