Clara Willow Fox Forever Fund for Meningitis UK

The Clara Willow Fox Forever Fund

Clara was a very longed and waited for baby, an image of perfection in our dreams, to a perfect reality in our arms overwhelming us with her beauty on December the 8th 2009. Then there was 'her smile', everyone talks about Clara's smile, her kindness, sensitivity and the enthusiasm she had for everything, fun and loving she lit the lives of all who met her.

Clara has left us, our family & our friends far too soon, we will never fill our hearts again, but with every beat that I have left I will raise awareness & try to support those who also feel the pain we have felt since the 6th of October when she was taken from us by pneumococcal meningitis and septicemia.

I will hold you forever in my heart my darling until I see your smile again, I love you, mama xx

Candles:

Miss Claire Fox
November 28, 2010

Like a candle burning bright you will be my light darling, all my love, mama xx

Mrs Helen Bredenkamp
November 29, 2010

Clara was a gorgeous little girl who lit up the room with her smile.

So lively and inquisitive, it was a pleasure to watch her playing and having fun.

She is dearly missed, but because of the beautiful person she was, she is easily remembered.

Ms Vakhida Abdulakimova
December 2, 2010

Rest in Peace Beautiful Little Angel Clara, who had been held in her mummy\'s arms for a little while and will be hold in mummy\'s heart forever.

Mrs April Prendergast
December 2, 2010

Beautiful Clara,

We miss you so much and wish more than anything in the world that we could hold you in our arms once more.

You made us laugh and your gorgeous beaming smile lit up our lives.

We loved everything about you from your big bright eyes to your cheeky little giggle.

We love you with all our hearts and you'll always be incredibly special to us.

Hugs and kisses,

April and Garreth x

Miss Emma Bond
December 2, 2010

I read your story on netmums. I cannot imagine the pain you and your family are going through.
My thoughts are with you all and I send much love to you all and beautiful Clara.
Love from Emma xx

Ms KULVINDER CHADHA
December 6, 2010

I read your heartbreaking post on netmums. Your little girl was absolutely beautiful and i can't begin to imagine the pain you are feeling. RIP little Clara a beautiful little angel xxx

Mrs Norma Fox
December 7, 2010

To my beautiful granddaughter Clara, Remembering your birthday and love you more than chocolate love baba norma xxx

Mrs HOLLY FOX
December 8, 2010

Dearest Clara Willow,
We are lighting a candle for you today on what would have been your 1st Birthday. We miss you so much and you have been in our thoughts so so often since you left us two months ago.
All our love always,
Holly, Christian, Harry & Lola
xxxx

Mrs Kendra Moffatt
December 8, 2010

Happy Birthday to my friend Clara. We miss you every day.
Lots of love Alexandra xxxx

Mrs Frances Patricia Hickmott
December 8, 2010

To our beautiful granddaughter Clara, forever in our hearts.

We light this candle with all our love grandad and grandma.

Miss CHARLIE FOX
December 8, 2010

LOVE YOU SO MUCH BABY X HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROO XXX LOVE FROM AUNTY CHARLIE XXX

Mrs lucy and archie fox
December 8, 2010

Love from your two big doggys

archie and lucy xxx

Mrs Samanatha Marston
December 8, 2010

Dear Clara. Thinking of you on what would have been your 1st birthday.

Lots of love and kisses xx

Sam, Richard, Samuel & Jude
God Bless

Mrs Claire Wrout
December 9, 2010

To a little girl who I didn't know - but whose story touches everyone.

Mrs Amy Shannon
December 23, 2010

A candle from each of us. With all our love, hope and courage for the future, Amy and Eddie xxx

Mrs Holly Fox
December 25, 2010

Clara Willow,

Today we all miss you more than ever. Merry Christmas our beautiful niece.

All our love always,

Christian, Holly, Harry & Lola xxxx

Mrs April Prendergast
December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas Clara. We miss you lots but love you more. Lots of love Garreth and April. XX

Mr ricky wells
January 23, 2011

Stefan & Claire,
Always thinking of you,Alex and of course Clara...xxx

Ricky & Sarah, Holly..x

Mr ricky wells
January 28, 2011

Dear Stefan & Claire,
We were so sorry to hear Clara has gone back to heaven. Our thoughts are with you and you are in our prays.

Lots of love

Nita & Rob...xxx ( Ricky's Mum).

Miss Kate Wasley
April 9, 2011

Thinking of you all the time, always in our thoughts with that beaming smile of yours. Kate,Mark and Beck xxxx

Mrs NORMA FOX
June 12, 2011

Sending lots of Cuddles and kisses to you Clara xxx love from Baba xxx

Mrs Kendra Moffatt
December 7, 2011

We think of you and miss you every day Clara.
Lots of love Kendra, Stuart & Alexandra xx

Mrs Kathleen Couzens
December 8, 2011

For beautiful Clara. We will always love you, Grandma Kate and Grandad Dave

Miss charlotte fox
December 8, 2011

thinking of you today Clara on your 2nd birthday lots of love kisses and cuddles love from baba and aunty charlie x x x

Mrs April Prendergast
December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas beautiful girl! We love you lots and wish we could give you a big Christmas cuddle.

Hope you're still giggling with that gorgeous smile of yours.

Love you always,

Garreth and April xx

Mrs Kendra Moffatt
March 16, 2012

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He sleeps...

and looks just like you, happy content and comfy in mamas bed!

Loving him and missing you is so so cruel, we miss you everyday my darling, always thinking of you....

Kisses, love always Mama xx

Posted on March 16, 2012

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Today...

Every day I miss you, every moment thinking of you, and always loving & missing you, kisses with mama xx

Posted on October 6, 2011

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lonely days

Every day I wonder what to write, you might be out of sight but never out of my mind and always in my heart my darling where i hold you forever,

I love you Clara, mama xx

Posted on July 18, 2011

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Easter eggs, flowers & kisses

It's Easter darling & all your friends have been busy decorating eggs for you, little Freddie wrote you a letter too, he helps to make me smile.

Your eggs are beautiful just like you & show us how much people around us are still thinking of you now & always. We love you & miss you so much, but you know that as I tell you everyday xx all my love mama,

Posted on April 24, 2011

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From the moment I wake up....

Every moment your in my heart, my thoughts & my dreams... I just wish you were here in my arms..

I love you xx Mama

Posted on January 28, 2011

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If tears ....

Could build a stairway......
I'd walk right up to heaven to hold you close again,

I'm struggling to understand why, why someone as wonderful, loving , funny & as sensitive as you could only have such a short time
here, never in my dreams did I dare to imagine you would be so beautiful, so perfect ... & you were & you blew my mind,I love you more than I could have imagined Clara .... I miss that 'Clara' hearing it , saying it, laughing it ..when you threw a strop over being in your walker 'oh Clara' ....

We all miss you, I see it on other peoples faces everyday, you are so greatly loved & missed , but especially by me, all my love my darling now & forever, Mama xx

Posted on December 25, 2010

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today & every other..

I'm missing you,

I wished you a happy silent birthday yesterday as many times as i could, but all i wanted was to hear you laughing and shouting me, mama, mama.....the reminder of my favourite time of the day,bed time with mama for kisses & cuddles..I feel you close to me as i carry you in my heart everywhere i go, i talk to you and explain the things we're going to do. I talk about you at every opportunity and smile when i remember how much fun we had, it just makes missing you so much harder.

I hope you could see the lanterns we lit for you yesterday, it was magical that they flew from your friends houses in the village then over our house, i made a wish you were there to see it, or maybe even had something to do with the direction of the wind .... it's a good job mama thought to keep two lanterns as dadda put a hole in the first one...

I decorated your christmas tree yesterday, it's not as pretty as you my darling but certainly shines as brightly,

I love you darling, stay close xx

Posted on December 9, 2010

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This time last year x

Hey baby, do you remember this time last year, mummy was getting really impatient waiting to meet you, 'you wont go to term' 'your going to be early',,,,, no you were too comfy and two weeks late! i remember your little cousin Ozzie arriving earlier than expected too and weighing just 5lbs 2oz, i was amazed you found the strength and the space! to kick him off my tummy, i don't think i've ever laughed so much - it was a good job mummy was holding him tightly.

Alex is at home today, which is hard he looks so lost without you here, he's even cleared the paths of all the snow we have.. its so thick, almost as tall as you. I hated the snow last year being stuck in doors when all i wanted to do was take you out and show everyone how amazingly beautiful & bright you were, but im pleased we curled up and enjoyed each others company, i think i got lots of extra cuddles because of the snow and lack of visitors xx

Holding you tight in my heart darling xx Mama

Posted on December 1, 2010

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Missing you...

Today has seen your daddy climb mountains in the snow, anyone who knows daddy would laugh but he does it for you darling ready to climb three more next year. I've spent all day trying to write something that would allow others to imagine how wonderful you were, but i believe its only those who knew you that can truly understand what a wonder you turned out to be, others will value your beauty or see a twinkle in your eyes but i regret they will never meet you. I hope i can honor you with words to express how much you loved and are loved, I love you Clara, mama xx

Posted on November 28, 2010

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On December 9 2011, lula wrote,

I hope you had a Happy Birthday, a party with the other little angels, all taken too soon.
God obviously loved you too much to let you stay. He wanted you to be a special angel with him in heaven xxx

On October 3 2011, G wrote,

Hey my little friend. I miss you lots, I really do. But i'll always think of you when I smile and i'll keep a piece of my heart for you always. Mwah xx

On May 1 2011, Amanda M wrote,

Rest in peace beautiful little lady.
What a wonderful, brave mummy you have.
Thinking of you all. xx

On January 13 2011, Abby Lema Dalton wrote,

Clara is beautiful Claire and your journals are too. Sharing your pain in some ways makes it harder to know what to put. Clara will be watching over you now and always and very proud of her Mummy she will give you the strength that you need. Sending lots of kisses and huggles into the sky for our little angels. Xxxxxxxxx

On December 8 2010, Karen wrote,

I am so sorry for your loss if your beautiful daughter Clara. My thoughts are with you and you family.I will light a candle in her memory Clara will be in my thoughts on 8th december.xxx

On December 4 2010, heidi wrote,

So sorry about your loss.i cannot begin to imagine how you are getting through this. the story of what happened has haunted me since i read it on netmums. i will be much more vigilant with my 5 month and 3 yr old. you are right, insticts are worth so much and we should always trust them. i will be thinking of you on Claras birthday and also christmas and will be saying a prayer for you and your family. x x x

On December 3 2010, Tina Rourke wrote,

Hi Sorry to write on here to contact you but i feel quite close to your story as i also lost my beautiful baby boy of six months very suddenly at 12:10 am on 23rd october 2010 exactlly six weeks today but the same terrible disease. I cant believe how hard life is at the moment and i can see how every day is a struddle just as you must be feeling but it is nice to know that i am not on my own in this cruel world.Please check my baby sons fund he will be found under Gorgeous George John Wintle. If you feel like a chat and share our pain please contact me via georges page or email me on mad.jack1501@hotmail.com.So sorry forf your loss of a beautiful baby girl. Tina Rourke xx

On December 3 2010, heather( elaina) wrote,

oh goodness what a beautiful girl, i couldnt see properly for my tears, clara you are a truly gorgeous little girl, god bless you sweetheart, xxxxxxxxxxxx

On December 3 2010, alison wrote,

rest in peace clara xx

i'll be thinking about you and your family on the 8th of december xx

On December 2 2010, Kirsty B wrote,

i read your mummys story on netmums and i had to find you here angel.please look after your mummy and daddy and your family.sleep well baby girl and keep watch until youre reunited xxx

she is so beautiful,and i can only imagine the gut-wrenching pain you must be experiencing

my thoughts and heart go out to you xxx

On December 2 2010, Kerrijaine Rowlands wrote,

I really don't know what to say, as nothing I do say will help numb the pain you are feeling xx I will be thinking for you and your beautiful daughter on 8th December, and will be looking out for the brightest star in the sky, your angel looking down on you xx

On December 2 2010, Louise G wrote,

I read your mama's story on netmums and wanted to see your lovely smile that she talked about. Look after your mama and daddy and your big brother too little angel. Sweet dreams, sleep well xxx

On December 2 2010, Lou wrote,

My heart goes out to you all, what a precious little angel. stay strong xx

On December 1 2010, Vakhida wrote,

Rest in Peace little Angel Clara, so unfair, gone too soon, sincere condolences to the family......thinking of you....xxxxx

On December 1 2010, laura sims wrote,

What a beautiful little girl, now in peace up with the angels. I read your mummies story on netmums and couldn't stop crying. Taken so cruelly away from your mummy and daddy. I have 2 young children and can only imagine what your family are going through.

Will be thinking of you and your family on 8th December.

Sleep peacefully x

On December 1 2010, Anna Reeve wrote,

Sleep tight, precious angel, watch over your lovely family.

On December 1 2010, sara wrote,

What a beautiful smile you have. I read your mummys story on netmums. Your mummy and family love you very much. Thinking of you and your family. xxx

On December 1 2010, Rebecca wrote,

What a beautiful angel you are...Taken so cruelly. I read your mummies brave story on netmums and wanted to see your beautiful smile myself. I hope you are smiling and playing with the angels. I hope your Mummy and Daddy and brither find the strength they need. All my love xxx

On December 1 2010, charlotte wrote,

i read your mummys story on netmums and it brought me to tears. what a beautiful little girl you are, taken away to soon but always in our thoughts and hearts, sending love to your family. rest in peace little angel xxx

On December 1 2010, zoe wrote,

i read your mummys story on netmums and came to see you on here what a little princess so sweet and beautiful, i'm so sad your family had to lose you, you must be the prettiest angel in heaven, i hope mummy and daddy and your big brother find the strength to carry on without you until you meet again, god bless x x x

On December 1 2010, Lianne wrote,

Forever in our thoughts, sending love and best wishes to all your family. A gorgeous little girl taken so cruelly x

On November 30 2010, Sarah G wrote,

Beautiful angel Clara, i read your story on Netmums...

Playing with the angels now, keep watch over mummy, baby girl xxxxxx

On November 30 2010, Yo netmum wrote,

What a beautiful little girl, taken too soon.

May you Rest In Peace, Baby Angel.

xxx

On November 30 2010, sarah wrote,

rest in peace sweet little one, you will never be alone.
you are sooo beautifull xxxxx

On November 30 2010, anne wrote,

read about you on netmums-i too lost a daughter- so sorry nothing i can say but i am so sorry

DonationsDonations

Kate Couzens , May 1 2012

Big Stroll registration

Mrs Elisabeth Hussein , March 4 2012

Congratulations on becoming a big sister!!!

Deborah Newband , December 14 2011

Christmas Draw 2011

Mrs Louise Reid , December 13 2011

Christmas Draw 2011

Dr & Mrs David & Kathleen Couzens , December 13 2011

Christmas Draw Tickets 2011

Dr & Mrs David & Kathleen Couzens , December 2 2011

Christmas cards and wristband sale

Janice Shannon , December 2 2011

Christmas Cards

Sarah Booth , December 1 2011

Time 4 Tea 2011

Mr Graham Burnett , November 4 2011

From all the mums and children at Friday singing group - we think of Clara and her family often.

Mr Graham Burnett , November 4 2011

From Usborne books sale at Friday singing group

Norma and Charlotte Fox , October 14 2011

Christmas Draw tickets and donation

Mrs Elisabeth Hussein , October 6 2011

All all love from Liz, Den, Aydin, Sami and Liz's parents.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Mrs Elisabeth Hussein , August 5 2011

Thinking of you on A's birthday, Liz.xx

Tadcaster Grammar School , June 24 2011

Donation

Mrs Joanne Elizabeth Benson , June 24 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss. A truly worthwhile cause and we hope you raise an incredible amount of money to help others. xxx

Gill , April 26 2011

Kind donation made from Gill.

Mr Andrew Peter Wright , June 2 2011

Beautiful smile. x Berti, Vera and Andy

Stefan Fox , April 27 2011

Great North Run deposit

Mrs holly fox , May 26 2011

from sale of top from nothing but stripes & R Nunns xx

Mrs Elisabeth Hussein , April 24 2011

Some money from cards and a wee donation for World Meninigitis Day, with all my love, Liz.xxx

Mrs holly fox , April 8 2011

£20 from 'Nothing but Stripes' Music Stall. (10% of sales)

Charlotte Fox , March 8 2011

Wristbands

Christian Fox , February 21 2011

Great North Run deposit

Mrs HOLLY FOX , February 19 2011

With love from 'nothing but stripes' evening (17.02.2011)

Mrs Rebecca Nunns , February 2 2011

Mrs leanne couzens , January 21 2011

Clara, i never met you but wish i did, i could tell by looking at your photos that you were very special and you made such an impact on georgia that she still talks about you and wants to show you her earrings!.....you were such a beautiful little girl taken far too soon...sleep well little one.xxxxxxxxx Gareth, Leanne, Charlotte & Georgia Couzens

Mrs Karen Richardson , January 19 2011

It's not much Claire, but I hope it helps in some small way.

God bless to you all xxxx

Mr Martin Brewer , January 18 2011

She seemed like a wonderful girl and it seems so unfair. Please use the money to try and stop this happening to other parents.

Mr David Leighton , January 18 2011

Kate Wasley , January 14 2011

Mr Graham Burnett , December 23 2010

From all at Friday singing group - with our love and thoughts at Christmas.

April Prendergast , December 3 2010

Christmas cards

Mr Katharine Blount , December 16 2010

Ms Louisa Day , December 14 2010

For Clara, from someone who never knew you, but is friends with someone who was blessed to know and love you (Liz H). May you always be at peace x

December 10 2010

Christmas draw tickets

Mr and Mrs Couzens , December 10 2010

Christmas draw tickets

December 9 2010

Donations received in memory of Clara

Judy Stephenson , December 9 2010

Gill Littlejohn , December 9 2010

Mr Louie William Grantham , December 9 2010

Miss Clair M Millington , December 9 2010

My thoughts are with you. Lots of love Clair (Kendra's Sister)

Mrs Sarah Benson , December 8 2010

For Clara.... Sleep tight little angel.I know you were born on this day so i am here to celebrate your life. I have been heartbroken ever since i heard the terrible news you had passed. Lots of love always. Sarah x x x x

Mrs Christine Marsh , December 8 2010

Mr Katie Mellor , December 8 2010

Thinking of you all. Lots of love from Katie (Liz's friend)

December 8 2010

from Sami's Nanny and Dede.

Mrs Elisabeth Hussein , December 8 2010

For a beautiful little girl on her birthday, thinking of you, Lots of Love from Liz, Deniz, Aydin and Sami.xxxxx

Mr leigh alex curran , December 7 2010

Be thinking of you all tomorrow. Love from Leigh, Naomi & Oscar. X

December 4 2010

With love from Rosa (Sami's pal)

Mrs Elisabeth Hussein , December 2 2010

Hope you manage to raise lots of money, Liz's Mum and Dad

Mrs handford ann-Marie , December 1 2010

Clara Fox , November 30 2010

Donation in memory of Clara

November 30 2010

Donations received in memory of Clara

Jenny Garton , November 25 2010

Donation in memory of Clara

Miss charlotte fox , November 28 2010

love you always little Roo :) love from aunty charlie xxx

Total donated: £17,515.38
Target: £10,000.00
Active since: November 28, 2010
Run by: Claire Fox

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