I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK in memory of Chris Genge
I'm taking part in Pedal Wye Valley for Parkinson’s UK on 20 September & would really appreciate your support in raising funds for Parkinson's UK in Chris's memory.
During Chris's career as a teacher his patient & supportive nature was appreciated by generations of children.
In retirement, he became a stalwart of the West Berkshire Countryside Volunteers; who have weekly work parties conserving valuable wildlife sites across the county.
His dedication and commitment to the Volunteers for so many years has been a lynchpin in creating todays vibrant organisation and its contribution to the valued conservation of the West Berkshire countryside. His generosity of time & expertise was fundamental to creating the feeling of companionship & camaraderie that we all enjoy.
Chris coped with Parkinson's with great fortitude & good humour. Even when his illness had started to take its effect, he made every effort to make it out on a Tuesday. His knowledge, willingness to help everyone and kind nature will be very much missed.
Tuesdays will not seem quite the same again.
Chris was also active in many other community groups in the Hermitage area.
All the money raised will go directly towards ground-breaking research and life-changing support for the Parkinson's community.
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Thank you to my sponsors
£21.84
Peter Herman
£53.32
Kate & Tony Mcdonald
Thank you Chris for many happy years working alongside you. You are much missed.
£53.32
David Rylands
Well said, John. Chris was a lovey man, and is greatly missed I am very glad to have known him. Enjoy the ride!
£53.32
Nickm
Good luck with the ride John - a very worthy cause. Chris will be sorely missed by all - I always enjoyed and valued his company - kind, patient and knowledgeable.
£32.23
Stewart
Lovely words John, which describe Chris very well. He was a great character who was only too willing to offer his guidance to us inexperienced volunteers and will be greatly missed. All the very best for the cycle ride in September.
£53.32
Andy
Chris introduced me to WBCS and was always a great source of help and advice. He is greatly missed
£32.23
Paul Fenner
£53.32
Noel Hatton
Well done John. A worthy cause and a lovely man .
£53.32
Dick And Jill Greenaway
John has said it all. Dick particularly valued Chris's tact, patience and calmness when we were setting up The Society in 2012. We will both miss him.
£100
Anonymous
£52.12
John Hislop
£32.23
Nick Freeman
Very apt words John describing Chris's legacy. He will be sorely missed by family and friends. My thanks to you for taking this initiative and God's strength for the ride!
£53.32
Ivor Mcardle
Great way to remember Chris…
£106
John Bishop
Celebrating the life of a Gentleman
£53.32
John B Haggarty
Good luck John, a great cause in memory of Chris who will be very much missed .
£159
A Friend
£53.32
Chris Sayer
A great cause in memory of a good man.. Have a good ride on the day.
£37.47
Mike Pollard
Hope you enjoy the Ride
£50
Tom Chapman
Well done John, a worthy cause in memory of a wonderful man
£50
John Salmon
Thank you for your kindness & friendship in sharing you knowledge of conservation tools & techniques with me. You are greatly missed.
