#stgemmashospice

[w12dmk-blog]

Fantastic day at #templenewsam with #stgemmashospice Can't wait to see how much money was raised for this fantastic charity. #w12dmk #yorkshire #Leeds #audi #mini #classiccars #classiccar #mgclub #westyorkshire #charityevent (at Temple Newsam Estate) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0tTiphlZXq/?igshid=ygt524akilrp

[w12dmk-blog]

Hot dog! Perfect day for a car show ☀ #w12dmk #templenewsam #stgemmas #stgemmashospice #charity #charityevent #leeds #dogsofinstagram #dog #hotdog #redcar #audilove #audiquattro #audigramm (at Temple Newsam) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0swW6VlKur/?igshid=1i3q2dbd3h5wd

[fivecatfish]

G-Fest 2019 with @womeninrockuk - pics courtesy of our unofficial photographer @francescaalewis That was a lot fun - thanks to the organisers and the sound crew... #gfest2019 #stgemmashospice #womeninrockuk #musician #keyboards (at Garforth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0JmdjwgQL8/?igshid=16cogs6yxkmf0

[fivecatfish]

I’ll be playing keys with @womeninrockuk next Saturday for @gfestuk in Garforth... We’re on stage at 17:50 for an hour or so of rock sung by women - you see how this band’s name happened?:)) Tickets can be booked at https://events.st-gemma.co.uk/events/g-fest/ and hope to see plenty of you there... #womeninrockuk #supportlivemusic #musician #keyboards #stgemmashospice https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz5mVYmg6u8/?igshid=ewhneah1smpk

[chopmunky]

Ah, dear Oscar 😍 #puglife #RoverRambles #dogwalking #pug #stgemmashospice #faithfuldog (at Rothwell, West Yorkshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq1ba5gFPKD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13c9eq9tu4ddz

[lmx-creative]

This is where I’m supposed to tell you that I’m a keen runner, with years of competitive experience under my belt, and a long list of medals and trophies to my name. Where I should tell you that I run at least 100 miles a week, and my fitness levels have never been higher. Where I say that I was born to run, and love literally every second of it. Unfortunately I can’t, as none of that’s true. What I can tell you though, is that I’ve signed myself up for the next London Marathon, to raise money for St Gemma’s Hospice in Leeds. It would be great if you could have a read through my page by following the link below, and if you decide you’d like to support me, then that’s a bonus! http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/LMX

[ca-news-daily-buzz]

The Internet is swooning (and bidding) over a 1950′s wedding dress with a love note attached

If you are a sucker for love stories and romantic gestures, this is one mystery that may intrigue you.   

A small charity shop in England recently received a marvellous donation from an anonymous man. The shop, which supports St. Gemma’s Hospice, was given a stunning vintage wedding dress in immaculate condition, with a very touching handwritten love note pinned to the front of it.

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The note reads, “I wish any lady who takes this dress to have a life with her loved one, 56 years like I did, happy years. I was a lucky man to marry a lady like mine.”

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The shop was overwhelmed by the thoughtful gift and set out to track down the mysterious man and find out who he is.

They posted an image of the dress and the note on their Facebook page, and received an outpour of responses from all over the world.

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“Desperately seeking the kind gentleman who donated this one-off classic vintage wedding dress to our Garforth bridal and occasion wear charity shop. If you have any details please contact us,” the Facebook post reads.

The hospice was able to track the man down, but he is wishing to remain anonymous.

Another Facebook post by the hospice reads, “We have found the kind gentleman who donated the beautiful vintage wedding dress to St Gemma’s Hospice this week. He is over the moon that we are giving somebody the opportunity to buy the gorgeous gown on eBay. He is a big fan of St Gemma’s Hospice and is overwhelmed with the International attention that his late wife’s dress is generating. He is so happy and proud that the Hospice will benefit from funds raised by the auction of the dress. He wishes to remain anonymous and we fully respect his decision but he is watching the media frenzy with interest and thinks it is wonderful. We have thanked him so much for his kindness and he would like to thank everyone for their support.”

The response to the dress led the Hospice to put the dress up for auction on eBay, with all proceeds going to charity. The auction ends on June 19th and bidding has already reached £7,738.12 (almost $12,000 USD).

Happy bidding, lovebirds!