INSPIRED VOICES #6 Jo & Shaun Keeling

02/14/25 • 41 min

This episode of Inspired Voices features Jo and Shaun Keeling, who have been Alder Hey fundraisers for over seven years in memory of their daughter Poppy, who was cared for at Alder Hey.
Poppy sadly passed away at four days old, after being born with a rare condition called Cloacal malformation which affects 1 in 50,000 newborns. Jo and Shaun knew they had to do something to give back to Alder Hey for giving them time with their daughter. In memory of Poppy, they set up the ‘Poppy Rocket Challenge’, where they take part in regular fundraising events and challenges to raise vital funds for Alder Hey, including their annual Moel Famau climb.
Over the past 7 years they have raised over £20,000 to date, thanks to their commitment to making a difference for other families in their position. Jo and Shaun’s passion and commitment to honouring Poppy’s memory shines through in this honest and heartfelt chat.
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INSPIRED VOICES #5 Derek Russell

In this episode of Inspired Voices, Cath and Adam sit down with Derek Russell, as he recalls his fundraising journey which has taken him all over the world to raise vital funds for Alder Hey in memory of his granddaughter Lillian.

Lillian was born in 2004 with a congenital heart condition called Hypoplastic left heart syndrome which occurs when the left side of the heart is underdeveloped. The condition affects blood flow through the heart and requires an operation soon after birth. Sadly, Lillian passed away at just 6 days old, and Derek decided to fundraise in her memory to make a difference for other parents, grandparents and families in his position.

In the past 10 years, Derek has raised tens of thousands of pounds for Alder Hey Children’s Charity, with his fundraising taking him on countless challenges around the world, including the Grand Canyon and Kilimanjaro. With every challenge Derek continues to bring his infectious personality and positive outlook on everything, inspiring numerous fundraisers through the years.

Derek tells us his story in this open and honest discussion with Cath and Adam.

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INSPIRED VOICES #7 Chris Myler

Chris Myler joins the Inspired Voices podcast to speak about his many years of fundraising for Alder Hey, what encourages him as a fundraiser, and why others should get involved in fundraising.

After being inspired to support Alder Hey following the incredible care received by a friend's son, Chris signed up for our Kilimanjaro challenge in 2018, and has been a staunch supporter of the charity ever since. From marathons to mountains, Chris’ determination and passion for Alder Hey has carried him along every step of the way. In this open and inspiring conversation with Cath and Adam, Chris portrays the true spirit of fundraising and shows the difference that people can make when they get behind a cause.

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