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1 Goodgymer helped an isolated person in York
Tom Woof
York

Sunday 3rd May 2020

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Mrs W had an envelope ready with money and the details of her husbands plaque. She gave me very good directions on how to find the plaque once I'm at the Crematorium.

I went over to Lidl to purchase the flowers for Mrs W and while their purchased some flowers myself on behalf of a friend who wanted some placing on her mothers plaque. There was a short queue but it wasn't too long before I got in and chose the best boquet I could for the budget Mrs W provided. I managed to purchase a bag big enough that meant I could carry the flowers whilst running without damaging them. So I ran to the Crematorium via the woods which was very scenic today!

Following Mrs W's instructions it didn't take too long to find her husbands plaque. I tidied the surrounding grass a little, placed the flowers and sat for a short while to have a moment of reflection. I then visited a couple more plaques of friends and family while I was there before placing the other flowers on my friends mothers plaque.

I then had a lovely run back to Mrs W's via the racecourse and returned her change and receipt. We had a quick chat just to see how she was doing then I was on my way.

Today's mission really made me put recent times into perspective and appreciate the friends and family that we are lucky to still have with us. Whilst we can't see them in person at the moment they're still there and will be when lockdown is relaxed.



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Nicola Gover

Sun 3rd May 2020 at 2:04pm

Lovely report and lovely good deed, well done Tom 🙂 this is the lady I ring for my welfare calls and I know she will really appreciate this.

Becs Clarke

Sun 3rd May 2020 at 3:41pm

wow, so heartwarming

York runner

Sun 3rd May 2020 at 5:36pm

Love this Tom, great report

Pauline Harrison

Mon 4th May 2020 at 3:15pm

A lovely report, and close to my heart, too...I’ve been unable to take flowers for my husband...you will have made such a huge difference for Mrs W xx💕

Helen Saville

Mon 4th May 2020 at 3:23pm

This is lovely 😍

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