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We're sorry to have to say that we've removed the Pete's Fund forum from the pages.  We were becoming inundated with entries from spammers using the forum to publish inappropriate stuff that we in no way want to be associated with.

Entries to the forum are listed below, and we thank everyone who took the trouble to write in.  If you want to leave a comment there is always the Guest Book which remains operational.

Name: Terry (t3b@live.co.uk)  Date: Thu 17 Apr 2008 22:43:38 BST Subject: Programme

What can I say? This programme should never had needed to have been made. As one of the mothers said, we have a national health service not a regional one. Pete should have had the operation without the need for fund raising or lobbying. Its sickening to think someone who has worked hard, paid their taxes are refused treatment because they live in the wrong place or have the wrong illness. Not a single eye was dry in our household. We wish Pete and his family all the best for the future and thank you for bringing this subject to the attention of the wider audience. God bless you all.

Name: Nina Bateman (nina.bateman@sapphire.net) Date: Thu 17 Apr 2008 22:37:13 BST Subject: Sponsorship

I am currently sitting watching the documentary about Pete and the family & am touched and moved at the strength & bravery of all those so close to Pete. AVM is a condition which I had not heard of prior to watching tonight's program; by way of support to Pete and other AVM suffers I would like to offer sponsorship for future events and would be grateful if you could contact me to arrange this. The best of luck to you all! Nina

Name: Denis Coo (denis@thehornswatford.co.uk) Date: Fri 04 Apr 2008 16:05:53 BST Subject: Pete's house.

Why not look at contacting the mega rich of Watford Herts to see if you can raise the money to cover the mortgage, so relieving the financial burden - those taking over the mortgage could take a charge to cover their investment (as a bank would anyway ) if the loan were spread over a number of people it would make raising it easier. I will make some phone calls.

Name: JIMMY WARD (jamesinmeath@yahoo.ie) Date: Sat 15 Mar 2008 08:04:22 GMT Subject:

1.40am 15.3.08, Watching about pete on tv now and could not hold back tears, TO WHO IT MY CONCORN. I HAVE NOT READ ANY OF THIS SITE ONLY WHAT IM LOOKING AT ON TV AND DONT NO WHY I AM DOING THIS EMAIL BUT FEEL PETE IS ALONG LOST FRIEND I HAVE NEVER MATED.I FALLOW MY HEART AND MY HEART HAS ME ONLINE LOOKING UP PETES NAME AND IM HERE SENDING THIS EMAIL HOPING SOMETHING GOOD WILL COME FROM IT. IM A 36YR OLD MALE WHO THOUGHT I HAD PROBLEMS BY HAVING A MOTOR BIKE RTA IN COMING HOME FROM WORK IN 2004 THAT ALMOST KILLED ME.I WAS IN ICU FOR MANY WEEKS AND IN AND OUT OF HOSPITAL FOR MONTHS AND STILL TO THIS DAY I STILL GO BACK FOR OPS AND NEARLY EVERY DAY I THINK I AM GOING TO WAKE UP AND ALL WAS A REALLY BAD NIGHTMARE I WISH. I BELIVE THERE IS A REASON THAT I DID NOT PASS AWAY THAT NIGHT OF MY RTA AND MANY TIMES WHEN I WAS GOING UNDER A OP AND BEEN TOLD TO SIGN THIS OR THAT AND TOLD THAT THERE IS A HIGH CHANCE THAT I MIGHT NOT MAKE IT AGAIN AND AGAIN I ASKED MY DOCTOR BEFORE I WAS PUT TO SLEEP IF HE WOULD PLEASE DONT LET ME WAKE UP PETE IF YOU ARE READING THIS YOU WILL NO THE FEAR THAT IM TALKING ABOUT WOW ITS UNREAL. AND WHEN I THINK NOW OF ASKING MY DOCTOR TO DO THIS AND HIS FACE AND HE SAID THAT HE COULD NOT DO WHAT I ASKED HIM AS HIS THERE TO SAVE LIFE NOT TAKE AWAY. AND BEFORE I WAS PUT TO SLEEP I WOULD PRAY TO GOD THAT I WOULD NOT WAKE UP COZ I COULD NOT TAKE IT ANYMORE AND WHEN I WAKE UP I WOULD BE REALLY FREAKED OUT.I AM LIKE A CAT WITH 9 LIVES. MY FAMILY & FRIENDS SAY ITS REALLY NOT MY TIME TO GO. BUT WHEN I SEEING THE FEAR ON YOUR FACE PETE IT WAS LIKE I WAS LOOKING IN THE MIRROR YOUR FEARS,TEARS,PAIN,SADNESS,YOUR FAMILY,IT REALLY HIT ME LIKE NUTTING I HAVE EVER SEEN ON TV AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHS & PRAYERS FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. WHEN I TYPED YOUR NAME WHILE WATCHING YOU ON TV I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE ALOT OF WEB SITES ABOUT YOU AS I THOUGHT YOUR PROBLEM WITH THE NHS WAS NOT LONG AGO. AND WHAT YOU, FAMILY & FRIENDS DID TO HELP YOU FUND YOUR PAYMENT FOR YOUR OP NO THANKS TO NHS. I WAS LIKE YOU PETE IN LOTS OF WAYS. MY HOSPITAL BILL WAS 68,000 EURO AND NHS WOULD NOT HELP ME AND I WAS TO GIVE UP MY JOB THAT I WORKED ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT THE EARLY 90'S CANT GO BACK TO WORK SO I GET DISABILITY PAYMENT.PLUS THE PERSON WHO DRIVE THE LORRY HAD NO INSURANCE AND HIT ME ABOUT 75MPH AND I END UP 20FT ACROSS ONE OF DUBLINS BUSY ROADS HOME.FROM WORK AND A FEW WEEKS LATER I WOKE UP FOR A MINTUE AND THERE WAS ALL MY FAMILY, FRIENDS, WERE THERE ALOT COZ THEY WERE TOLD IT WAS UP TO ME TO WAKE UP AND THANK GOD I WAS WAKING UP NOW AND THEN. THEN IT WAS PUTTING ME BACK TOGETHER LEG,LUNGS,HIP,PLVIS,SMASH TO BITS PLUS SOME HEAD INJURYS,ALONG STORY WITH THE OTHER DRIVER IN COURT AND THE INSURANCE PEOPLE THEY WERE A PAIN IN THE ASS FOR ABIT. PETE I WOULD BE GREATFUL IF WE CAN ADD ONE ANOTHER TO ARE BUDDY LIST COZ I WOULD LIKE TO KEEP IN TOUGH WITH YOU.CHECK HOW YOU ARE KEEPING AND IF YOU DONT MIND YOU HAVE MY EMAIL. jamesinmeath@yahoo.ie SO IF YOU LIKE TO TALK AND HAVE A CHAT I WOULD BE VERY HAPPY AND I NO WE DONT GIVE OUT EMAILS TO PEOPLE WE DONT KNOW YOU ARE THE FIRST PERSON I HAVE DID THIS TO. BUT ITS UP TO YOU FROM HERE IF YOU FEEL COOL GIVING OUT YOUR EMAIL AND WE CAN EVEN PASS ON TEL.NO. NUMBERS AS I SAID PETE I JUST LIKE TO KEEP IN CONTACT WITH YOU COZ YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE FRIENDS IN MY EYES.AND WE HAVE ALOT IN COMMOM HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON REGARDS JIMMY IN DUBLIN, Ps if pete has not got this email i would like who ever gets it to please pass it on to pete. thanks.

Name: Amy (amy_jjeancotter@hotmail.com) Date: Fri 11 Jan 2008 22:14:51 GMT Subject: My Heart goes out to ye!!!!

Hi, My name is Amy & I'm 23 & I live in Ireland & I'm just after seeing your programme & I just found it so upseting. my cousin died from a brain haeomarage when she was only 22, 12 years agos. Doctors didnt believe her headaches were anything to worry about & she died the day her nephew was christened. Ye have such a strong & loving family & thats what its all about. I think its a disgrace the way ye were treated by the health board. I tried to make a donation but it was in euros & I dont think it would accept it so if ye could send me a written address so that i could post 1 on that would be great. I hope Pete & his family are doing well. Take care, Amy Cotter, Gratten Street, Kilkee, Co. Clare, Ireland

Name: Paula (petesfund@gmail.com) Date: Wed 19 Dec 2007 12:17:38 GMT Subject: Thanks to everyone

Just wanted to thank everyone for your entries on here, we really do appreciate all of the support. Pete is continuing to do well health wise, he and Julia are fighting hard now to save their home. Our (mine and Julia's) Mum had a massive heart attack last week so obviously that has been our focus ever since, I just wanted to let everyone know that Julia will be on here talking to you all as soon as she is able to. Thanks again Paula

Name: Jack Pitkeathly (jackpitkeathly_4@hotmail.com) Date: Sat 15 Dec 2007 13:07:03 GMT Subject: Pete and family

Hi im a 16 year old lad and just watched your programe on anytime tv and it was probably the most touching programme ive ever seen and i hope all the family the best. Jack

Name: Jean (appeal6@sky.com) Date: Thu 13 Dec 2007 22:18:02 GMT Subject: TV Programme 12/11/07

Hi Pete, I am so thrilled to see that you are now doing well with regards to your operation. I feel it is so unfare that you are not getting any help with your home and bankrupcy. I am a pensioner and I feel so lucky that I have had such a good life, and so sad to see people like you suffering so much. I wish I had lots of money to be able to help you, you have gone through so much with your lovely wife and those lovely sons of yours, they are all a credit to you both. If there is any way that I can help, unfortunately I do not have monetery help but I do have some time that I perhaps I could help in someway or another. Please let me know if there is anything, I would be exstatic if you can come out of this awful dillemma with your house and other problems that you have. I am sure you will be inundated with emails, but do let me know if I can help when you get the time after going through all your emails. I will pray that you will get more help to get you out of this situation, but it is wonderful to know that you have got your life back isn't it, such a Blessing. God Bless you Pete,and God Bless your wife and family. Jean.

Name: Amanda Gulliver (fox_forever@hotmail.co.uk) Date: Thu 13 Dec 2007 14:31:40 GMT Subject: Really touched!

hi. my name's amanda and i just wanted to say that i was really touched by Pete's story and i am now going to do all i can to help in any way! God bless you all! Amanda xox

Name: Nicola (nixevans@hotmail.co.uk) Date: Mon 30 Jul 2007 08:37:22 BST Subject: Petes Doctor

I would like to know who Pete's consultant is. I have recently suffered a small bleed from a sloe bleeding tumor, my doctors advise me it is too far in to operate and I would like a secnd opinion and I just don't know where to start.

Name: paul morris (pjmjammer@hotmail.com) Date: Thu 17 May 2007 12:13:17 BST Subject: A true story

hey Pete all the best with your operations,i know what yu going through,i have a 5 classed avm,i am from wales but lived around the world rideing racehorses.My mother in wales and the local church makes fundraiseing events which pays some bills but unable to fly home and get work i cant do much here,is there anyway you could get in touch with my mum and give advise i live in japan and will soon get my second gammaknife. her name is Chris 1443/228324

Name: Patti (patiddon@hotmail.com) Date: Sun 13 May 2007 06:15:31 BST Subject: BBC news item

Saw the BBC London news item (I am in Holland but we get the BBC thank God) just wanted to say thinking about you all, sounds like the op. went ok, hang in there guys All the best, Pat Iddon xxx

Name: Jim Snack (maxum@btopenworld.com) Date: Wed 13 Dec 2006 18:09:42 GMT Subject: petes looking good after first op

Been over to see Pete,Ju and the boys and they are all looking well. Pete has undergone his first op which has been successful although it would appear that he will need up to 5 operations now instead of 3 which was the original amount given. Pete has no incisions on his head theythreaded a tube to his head all the way from his groin...amazing me thinks. Pete is very positive and looking good as always. See you between Xmas and the new year guys Take care. Love Jim x  

Name: Julia and Pete (p_nash@btopenworld.com) Date: Fri 20 Oct 2006 18:25:55 BST Subject: Leg waxing Kings Langley school today.

Hello there, Pete and myself would just like to say what a wonderful day we had at Kings Langley school today, the sixth form boys had their legs waxed along with the headmaster Mr Gary Lewis and the whole school came into the hall with a pound entry to watch. You guys are mad but wonderful we cant thank you enough for all your support for Pete (Peter, Lewis & Benn's dad). We shed a few tears this afternoon some of emotion and gratitude and some of laughter!!! you guys are the best for doing this, and we think you raised over £1,000.00 but will know for sure in a week or so. Watch out for the news paper reports in the Watford observer and the Hemel Gazette next week. Thanks a million. Pete & Julia. xxxxxxx