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A charity set up in memory of an ex-Pompey
footballer's son has raised £150,000 in just
two-and-a-half years.
The Oakley Waterman Caravan Foundation was
begun by Dave and Lorraine Waterman from
Gosport shortly before six-year-old Oakley,
pictured below, died of a rare form of cancer in
2005.
They had enjoyed precious time together while
staying in a caravan at the Church Farm Holiday
Village at Pagham, near Chichester, and wanted
the families of other children with
life-threatening conditions to have the same
opportunity.
A caravan at Pagham was bought in 2005 and the
charity is about to hand over £50,000 for
another on a site overlooking the sea at Devon
Cliffs, near Exeter.
So far around 30 families have made use of the
first caravan, including several from the
Portsmouth area.
The Watermans' dream is to have caravans
dotted around the UK, so they need to keep on
raising funds to buy them and pay for their
upkeep.
footballer's son has raised £150,000 in just
two-and-a-half years.
The Oakley Waterman Caravan Foundation was
begun by Dave and Lorraine Waterman from
Gosport shortly before six-year-old Oakley,
pictured below, died of a rare form of cancer in
2005.
They had enjoyed precious time together while
staying in a caravan at the Church Farm Holiday
Village at Pagham, near Chichester, and wanted
the families of other children with
life-threatening conditions to have the same
opportunity.
A caravan at Pagham was bought in 2005 and the
charity is about to hand over £50,000 for
another on a site overlooking the sea at Devon
Cliffs, near Exeter.
So far around 30 families have made use of the
first caravan, including several from the
Portsmouth area.
The Watermans' dream is to have caravans
dotted around the UK, so they need to keep on
raising funds to buy them and pay for their
upkeep.
Dave and Lorraine Waterman
and their daughter Tahlees
pictured beside the caravan
in Pagham, paid for by their
Oakley Waterman Caravan
Foundation
and their daughter Tahlees
pictured beside the caravan
in Pagham, paid for by their
Oakley Waterman Caravan
Foundation
Dave says: 'We know how much Oakley enjoyed staying at Pagham and we wanted to
provide that same environment for others where everything is paid for and they would
have no worries.'
Lorraine adds: 'It's about quality time. In a caravan you sit together and play games.
You're away from day-to-day things at home and can relax.'
Oakley was first diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma in 2002 when a tumour was found in
his pelvis. After an operation, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, he was in remission. But
eventually the tumour returned.
Dave and Lorraine, who now have a seven-month-old daughter Tahlees and are expecting
another child in June, say donations to the charity have come from across the UK and
abroad.
Dave, who has retired from football and now works as a plasterer, says: 'We never
thought we'd get to £150,000 in such a short space of time. Oakley would be so proud
of everybody who has helped us.'
He adds: 'Running the foundation has helped a difficult situation. It gives you a warm
glow to think there are so many kind-hearted people out there.'
People have done sponsored bike rides, shaves and sky dives, while one person who read
about Oakley and the foundation on the internet sent a £500 cheque from America.
The football community has also rallied round to raise money. Wayne Rooney sent boots
to be auctioned, John Terry sent a Chelsea shirt and David Beckham gave boots and a
shirt.
provide that same environment for others where everything is paid for and they would
have no worries.'
Lorraine adds: 'It's about quality time. In a caravan you sit together and play games.
You're away from day-to-day things at home and can relax.'
Oakley was first diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma in 2002 when a tumour was found in
his pelvis. After an operation, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, he was in remission. But
eventually the tumour returned.
Dave and Lorraine, who now have a seven-month-old daughter Tahlees and are expecting
another child in June, say donations to the charity have come from across the UK and
abroad.
Dave, who has retired from football and now works as a plasterer, says: 'We never
thought we'd get to £150,000 in such a short space of time. Oakley would be so proud
of everybody who has helped us.'
He adds: 'Running the foundation has helped a difficult situation. It gives you a warm
glow to think there are so many kind-hearted people out there.'
People have done sponsored bike rides, shaves and sky dives, while one person who read
about Oakley and the foundation on the internet sent a £500 cheque from America.
The football community has also rallied round to raise money. Wayne Rooney sent boots
to be auctioned, John Terry sent a Chelsea shirt and David Beckham gave boots and a
shirt.
CHARITY REG.NO. 277
Joy as Oakley's fund hits £150,000 mark