Fire fighter and banker raising money for Precious Lives running the Dublin Marathon for Joe

Newquay runners broke their own personal records running the Dublin City Marathon in memory of Joe Way.

More than 10,000 runners participated over recent years in the Adidas Dublin City Marathon. The 42.2km (26.2 miles) race started at Baggot Street and finished in Merrion Square West, both near the city centre.

The route passed through many of Dublin's most historic Georgian streets, with Trinity College, Herbert Park, St Stephens Green and Phoenix Park among the highlights of a mainly flat single-lap course.

 Thousands of spectators lined the route to watch the race and cheer on the runners. The winners received the Noel Carroll Memorial Trophy, while all those that crossed the finish line received an engraved medal and a commemorative marathon T-shirt.

After hearing about the Newquay toddler who lost his fight against a rare genetic condition in May, fire fighter Lee Beresford and banker Lee Gwilliam agreed to help Joe’s parents with their efforts to raise money to build a children’s Hospice in Cornwall as well as promoting Joe’s website which tells of his amazing story.

The lad’s times where Lee Beresford (left) 3hrs 48 min, overall position 2654 and Lee Gwilliam (right) 3hrs 55 mins, overall position 3310. They enjoyed a well earned Guinness after the race that night as both had given up the beer during training.

Lee Beresford raised an amazing £571.10 and Lee Gwilliam is still collecting his donations so watch this space.

Lee a local fire fighter helped the Ways 6 years ago when he attended a fire at Hendra which burnt down the supermarket and the Managers accommodation where the Ways lived.

Bristol Company raises £422 for The Precious Lives appeal in memory of Joe Way

Beckie and Nick Dee have a daughter with Angelmans Syndrome and had meet Claire and Matt when on Holiday in Cornwall.

Beckie travelled down to Joe's funeral from Bristol to represent the family and has been in constant contact with the family.

Nick Dee's workplace, Jordan's Ltd, had their charity quiz night, with all monies going to the Precious Lives Appeal in memory of Joe Way.

Beckie said "It was a really good night. There were approximately 17 teams. I wasn't on a team so I floated between Nick's team and another one. A raffle was held with prizes ranging from 6 months free membership of Welshback Gym (where the quiz was held) to packs of Jordan's Golf Balls".

All prizes were donated by staff members or friends. Nick Dee said a few words about Joe, and The Precious lives appeal.

After the raffle and buffet, there was a disco, which everyone enjoyed. We would like to express particular thanks to Lynne Reece, Personnel Manager at Jordan’s for suggesting the charity and to Clive Bennett who organized the entire event, additionally acting as quiz master and DJ.

Claire Way Joes mum said "Beckie has been a real support and Hannah, Beckie and Nick’s daughter is doing so well. Angelmans children are so beautiful"

Surf competition raises money for Precious Lives Appeal

The masters division - Roger Mansfield and Jed Stone head-to-head with organiser Andy Heald prizegiving.

The students of Cornwall College, Newquay studying the Fdsc in Surf, Science and Technology held a surf jamboree last May 2007, at Lusty Glaze, to celebrate 50 Years of British Surfing. A great day was had, with epic conditions, and the sunshine as well. The event raised £600 - being split between the Children's Hospice South West in memory of Joe Way and Surfers Against Sewage

Free new years eve day Tuk-Tuk rides around Newquay for Precious Lives!

Andrew Pearman who is the owner of “Take a tuk-tuk” donated his vehicle and fuel for this crazy fundraiser on new years eve afternoon.

Andy Heald one of the drivers who has already raised £300 for the Precious Lives appeal in memory of Joe Way at a surf event came up with the idea.

Andy said “I am more than happy to give free site seeing tours of Newquay starting at The Central for a donation for the Precious Lives appeal”.

The free rides started from 12.30pm until 5.30pm and people also took photos to remember this exotic way of raising money for a childrens hospice in Cornwall. The event raised £155.00 including a donation from Andy and his mum.

Matt Way Joe’s Dad said “This is what fundraising is all about a crazy and fun way to remember Joe and raise money for the Precious Lives appeal at the same time”.