In June 2024 friends and family of Andrew Baker came together to celebrate his life on his 11th Anniversary. Since Andrew’s death, annual celebrations have been held in his memory to bring everyone together, raised a toast and keep the memories alive. Over the recent years the events have gradually increased in size.
Andrew was a fun-loving guy who adored his family and friends. He was extremely kind and caring and would light up any room with his smile and presence.
Andrew was always the first person to volunteer and raise money for charitable causes and his life was tragically cut short whilst training for the Great North Run, in which he was planning to raise vital funds.
Through two events BakerFest24 and BakerDay24 (golf event), friends and family have raised a total of £3,200. A decision has been taken to split the funds raised between two charities Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and Parents Association of Children with Tumours and Leukaemia (PACT). This will mean that both charities will receive £1,600 from these amazing events.
PACT is a charity who have provided vital support to a family within our friendship group. In 2022 Owen Jenkinson who was 13 years old at the time, was sadly diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer. Since that time Owen has been undergoing treatment and in February 2024, he received the devastating news that the cancer had returned. Owen continues to remain determined to beat this horrible disease.
Andrew’s kindness lives on! And in his memory friends and family will continue raising awareness of CRY and other charities, as well as raising funds.
Since Andrews death, over £17,000 in total has been raised for CRY through various events in his memory.
Baker Fest would not have been possible without everyone who attended and donated, the planning committee, those who donated raffle prizes (£1000 raised overall) and the generous help of local businesses who gave up their time and provided the equipment. A special thank you to AJC Electrical Services and Turner Hire who kindly provided the generator and ESG Ltd who donated an air fryer oven.
Thank you everyone!
Andrews friends and family would like to wish Owen all the best with his treatment and recovery. You have got this!