1/6 A thank you ๐งตto @parkrunUK In 2021 at 84, my dad, Leo volunteered for the 1st time @Southportpkrun In Feb 24 he volunteered his 127th and final time He died 2 weeks later๐ข He was an avid writer of thank you letters but didn't have the opportunity to thank parkrun...
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2/6 So, I would like to do that in his place... Dear parkrun THANK YOU for making an 87 year old man feel valued and needed because he could contribute to his community THANK YOU for introducing him to a whole network of new friends who were kind to him + laughed at his jokes
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3/6 THANK YOU for the special times he and I spent walking back to his house on a Saturday morning after a parkrun. He was always noticeably more energised and upbeat after his Saturday parkrun "fix"...
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4/6 THANK YOU for creating a corner on our parkrun course where he always marshalled that makes me smile (and cry) when I run past it. THANK YOU for allowing my wife and daughter to marshal at his corner as a mark of respect that Saturday after he became suddenly unwell...
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5/6 THANK YOU for bringing into my own social circle, so many wonderful friends who were there to support me when I struggled emotionally at those first parkruns after heโd died... @tomwilliams1974 @PSH_A1674 @CumbriaPR @runwritekirsty @MelPinnington @barton_kell
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6/6 THANK YOU, perhaps most of all, for the amazing memories and the precious times that you enabled to me share with my wonderful, lovely dad. ๐๐ข ๐parkrun
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty ๐ฅฒ Goodbye lovely Leo, a true gentleman x
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum And thank YOU Simon for sharing, you're in our thoughts and I'm so happy that parkrun was able to have such a positive impact on your wonderful Dad's life x
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty That's so lovely. Thanks for sharing This is perfect example of what pakrrun does for individuals and communities.
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty Thank you Leo for all the joy you brought to our hearts ๐๐๐. Thank you @DocRunner1 for bringing your dad to parkrun.xx
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty So sorry to hear about Leo, even though I knew his age, he seemed so fit, so am shocked. I had noticed he wasnโt there but it never occurred to me. He was great company, always encouraging and became a fixture at parkrun, like you a great ambassador for the event. Condolences.
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty This is so lovely & such a beautiful photo. This is what makes the parkrun community so special and inclusive. My favourite PR volunteer is an essential wheelchair user who is always at the same spot & always motivates me to keep going. I miss him if heโs (very rarely) not there
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty Sorry to hear your dad has died. He was always so encouraging as a marshal and good to know he was able to participate and enjoy his Saturday mornings right up to the final weeks of his life. Thoughts with you and your family.
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty What a lovely letter Simon. Condolences to you and all the family. Treasure those memories mate
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty Sending a world of love to you and your family and most of all to your lovely Dad What special memories of a special man ๐ฅฐ
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty So sorry for your loss @DocRunner1 How amazing though to be fit and well to the end, a life well led
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty Simon, what a lovely photo and beautiful tribute to your Dad Leo. Sending love to you and your family.
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty Very moving. Sorry for your loss. Lovely to hear all the blessings parkrun gave you and your Dad.
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@DocRunner1 @lowcarbGP @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty So sorry to see this Simon. Love how parkrun will provide so many memories for you of your Dad ๐ฅฐ
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty Sorry for your loss Simon
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@DocRunner1 Wonderful words Simon. Sending my most sincere condolences for your loss. #parkrunfamily ๐
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty What a beautiful tribute, parkrun allows us to do and be what we want to, your dad wanted to share and give. Thank you
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty So sorry for your loss Simon. Thank you for the beautiful and touching posts. Thank you for sharing the power of parkrun bringing people together. My thoughts are with you and your family ๐
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty So beautiful. Sending lots of love to you all. Iโm sure heโs still on his corner cheering everyone on! ๐โโ๏ธ๐๐๐ฟโโ๏ธ
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty What a lovely tribute Simon. Take care
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty Sending love โค๏ธ
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty So sorry to read this Simon, he was always a pleasure, always cheering everyone on and was always so nice to me! A truly kind man. Rest In Peace Leo, thank you for getting me through park run so many times!
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty So very sorry to read this Simon, Leo was always such a friendly and welcoming face. Sincere condolences to you and your family x
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty Thank for sharing this What amazing memories you have of your dad Sending lots of love to you and your family x
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty โค๏ธ
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty โค๏ธ
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@DocRunner1 @lowcarbGP @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty What a beautiful tribute and a lovely photo. Sending condolences to you and your family ๐.
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty Condolences Simon from me Ellie, ๐
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty Sorry for your loss.
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty โค๏ธ such lovely words Simon, sending you and your family love.
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@DocRunner1 @parkrunUK @Southportpkrun @IndianGirlRuns @HelenTWilliams @parkrunhelen @drjenunwin @lowcarbGP @zubaidihussain @olliehart7 @grahamsphillips @parkrunpossum @runwritekirsty I'm sure your dad was immensely proud of your contribution and how it has shaped the organisation and transformed the health of so many others.
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