Andrew Griffiths

Andrew Griffiths

The Andrew Griffiths Tribute Fund

  • How would you describe Andrew?

    Andys presence was breathtaking, an energy like no other. He had an infectious sense of humour and playful charm that was simply magnetic.


    From Lauren Levy

  • What did Andrew love most?

    Andy embraced every challenge, he had an enthusiasm for life which was inspiring. Fiercely loyal and protective, he loved unconditionally.


    From Lauren Levy

  • What will you never forget about Andrew?

    I've never met a more courageous and brave man, absolutely fearless, he protected his loved ones for nothing in return. A pure and beautiful soul.


    From Lauren Levy

When I told Andy I was running another Marathon he was behind me all the way, though he thought I was crazy wanting to put myself through that pain voluntarily. Six months down the line it devastates me to think that on April 17th I will be running the London Marathon in memory of him.
Captain Andrew Griffiths was serving with the 2nd Battalion Duke of Lancasters Regiment, his fathers Regiment, Andy was destined to follow in his father footsteps and was immensely proud to be serving alongside him. Though tragically on his second tour of Afghanistan Andy was wounded whilst leading his pl... 
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Conflict
War in Afghanistan
Anonymous
£10.00
28/11/2011
Lots of love Lauren xxx
Miss Laura Blyfield
£10.00
23/11/2011
Thank you to the Staff at Fenwicks - Bond Street, the generous people of Chelsea - Kings Rd and Bexhill on Sea who bought bands and poppy lapel pins over Remembrance weekend. The charity tins have raised £240 towards Andy's fund. Wow!!
Miss Lauren Levy
£240.00
15/11/2011
Andrew would be so pleased that you were running for such a worthwhile cause, in his memory. These lads need so much help and support. Well done Lauren, have a good one, Mike and Sue Griffiths
Mrs Sue Griffiths
£50.00
07/11/2011
You are amazing, here to support you every step of the way!
Miss Nicola Hall
£5.00
12/10/2011
Kind gift to support the Battleback fund
Miss Nicola Hall
£197.70
12/10/2011
In support of the Battleback project
Miss Leah Harris
£1000.00
12/10/2011
A solider is not dead until they are forgotten. The ultimate sacrifice...Never forgotten. XXX
Miss Christina Goodacre
£10.00
05/10/2011
god bless you and keep you and thank you for your service
Mrs Deborah Sissons
£10.00
01/10/2011
Well done honey So proud of you. . . Lots of love, Nikki, nick and Lucy xxx
Miss Nikki Hardy
£15.00
02/05/2011
well done Lauren, keep up the good work x
Ms Davina Thorne
£30.00
26/04/2011
A donation from my dear friend Lee, thank you so much, you've been a true friend, and supported me all the way. x
Miss Lauren Levy
£20.00
26/04/2011
Ms caroline champney
£10.00
23/04/2011
Mr Steven jermyn
£20.00
21/04/2011
Thank you to all the kind generous people who bought bands on Race day. A big thank you to Russell and my neighbour Abby and the gang at Knights Chelsham
Miss Lauren Levy
£125.00
21/04/2011
Anonymous
£30.00
18/04/2011
Well done today Lauren, such an amazing run we were all very proud of you Looking forward to seeing you at the next one .... New York Loads of love, Vickie xxxx
Ms Vickie Lucas
£20.00
17/04/2011
Good luck Lauren. Love from Christina's dad, Bob. X
Miss Christina Goodacre
£100.00
16/04/2011
Good luck in the marathon. I was so touched by your video via facebookBarbara xx
Ms Barbara Williams
£10.00
16/04/2011
Good Luck Loz You'll smash the 26.2 miles No stopping for a wee at the side of the road )
Mr Alex Hill
£40.00
15/04/2011
Good luck Lauren No doubt u will smash it, I will be thinking of u. Andy would be really proud xxx
Ms Penny skipp
£20.00
14/04/2011
Sending you the best of luck for Sunday Lauren I'll be there cheering you on all the way, a brilliant thing to do in Andy's memory. All my love x x x
Miss Lorna Cooper
£25.00
14/04/2011
Good Luck Lauren ) You will make Andy proud. I think it amazing what you are doing. We will all be with you Sunday cheering you on Sam xXx
Miss Samantha Fryer
£30.00
14/04/2011
Good luck for Sunday. An amazing thing you are doing, all the best x
Miss Zoe Holborough
£20.00
13/04/2011
Best of luck LaurenLove Craig Lizzie x
Mr Craig Wright
£30.00
12/04/2011
There you are huney Thats your 2000 Well done you Good Luck for next weekend but we never doubted you All our love, Mickey,Andy,Lew,Faith and Nan and Kevin
Ms maureen balding
£95.00
12/04/2011
A massive thank you to all the drinkers in the Village Inn for their generous donation.
Miss Lauren Levy
£60.00
12/04/2011
Good Luck lovely girl xx
Anonymous
£10.00
06/04/2011
Donations from the Hurtwood Gang and my textiles girly Jasmine A huge thank you x
Miss Lauren Levy
£45.00
04/04/2011
Lauren with you all the way and thank you for introducing Andy to us. I feel so honoured to have known a true gentleman and a hero. Nick Gloria
Mrs gloria phillips
£50.00
04/04/2011
Good luck Lauren... We are all behind you xxx
Miss Tara O'Flynn
£40.00
28/03/2011
Anonymous
£50.00
25/03/2011
Go for it Lauren Andy would have been very proud of you X
Mr Jon Salisbury
£25.00
16/03/2011
Thank you to everyone at Hurtwood House for sponsoring me with this very generous donation.
Miss Lauren Levy
£500.00
14/03/2011
Dear Lauren, you are a true inspiration lots of luck. With love from Tabby and the family.
Mrs Helen Brown
£25.00
13/03/2011
Good luck in the run Lauren. You've done a fantastic job raising so much in Andys memory ) Mish Ben xxx
Ms Michelle Abrahall
£10.00
07/03/2011
Good luck Lauren. It's an incredible thing you are doing. All of us will be behind you and I hope you smash your target. Will be there on the day to cheer you on xxx
Miss Jen McColl
£31.25
07/03/2011
I have paid 10 for every mile I could do Good luck Lauren.
Mr Thomas Robinson
£26.20
04/03/2011
Good luck xx
Miss Helen Saunders
£10.00
04/03/2011
Best of Luck Lauren, I hope you nail it
Mr Tom Hall
£41.00
03/03/2011
Good Luck Lauren Lots of love xxx
Miss Rachel Garnett
£10.00
03/03/2011
In memory of Andrew GriffithsDavid and Elaine Barker
Mr David Barker
£250.00
01/03/2011
What an amazing thing you are doing Lauren Andy was so full of positive energy and compassion for others, I can't think of a better tribute to him or a more fitting cause. Good Luck xx
Miss Siobhan Heraghty
£20.00
23/02/2011
Andy would be so proud and honoured that you're running in his name Lauren. Shelts and I both wish you all the luck in the world. We hope that your memories of Andy give you the strength you need to train hard and the smash the 26 (and a bit) miles With love, Nikki and Andy x
Ms Nikki Parkes
£30.00
21/02/2011
Good luck Lauren, Ill be cheering u on Andy would be so proud of you xxxx
Miss Maria Meek
£25.00
20/02/2011
Andy would be so proud of you Lauren I will be there cheering you on, you will be fab Lots of Love xxx
Miss Katie Lloyd
£25.00
20/02/2011
We are very proud of you Lauren It was an honour to know Andy, a true hero and a gentleman. Good luck Alana Ell xx
Mrs Alana lyward
£40.00
19/02/2011
Wishing you lots of luck Lauren. X
Miss Laura Blyfield
£30.00
18/02/2011
Smash it Lauren Andy and indeed the rest of us will be behind you the whole 26.2 miles
Mr Ben Ashwell
£25.00
17/02/2011
Best of luck Lauren. Andy would be massively proud of you
Mr Alastair Clifton
£25.00
09/02/2011
Dear Lauren, Andrew died ensuring that we all could sleep safely in our beds and through that he will always remain alive in our hearts and a hero he shall continue to be. well done for continuing to keep his memory alive and through your eyes he will remain always a very special person. take care lots of love from all at Oakfield Foods xxxxx
Mr Miles levy
£200.00
09/02/2011
Well done to everyone who helped bake and thank you so much to everyone who gave to generously to support Lauren
Mrs Raj Bains
£52.00
07/02/2011
Good luck Lauren
Mrs Justine Waters
£20.00
07/02/2011
Good Luck
Mr Richard Lallo
£50.00
07/02/2011
This is a great idea lauren, I hope you manage to reach your target. Good luck x
Mr Kieran Hallett
£20.00
06/02/2011
This is such a positive thing to do Lauren Well done in advance
Miss Rhiannon Taylor
£20.00
03/02/2011
Good luck Lauren do it for the big man
Mr Paul Shipton
£20.00
03/02/2011
Good luck Lauren Will be supporting you every step of the way. X
Miss Christina Goodacre
£30.00
03/02/2011
Good luck Lauren x
Ms Katharine Ballard
£10.00
03/02/2011
Anonymous
£25.00
01/02/2011
Mrs Susan Harris
£30.00
01/02/2011
Anonymous
£25.00
01/02/2011
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Remembrance Cake Bake
I am organising a Cake Bake to raise money for Laurens Flora London marathon in memory of Andy!
description: This Remembrance Day is so significant, for so many reasons, the date 11/11/11 will be one to remember for many years to come. So to honour Andrew this Remembrance Day I will be running t...

The Big Day!

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March training diary 4

March Video Diary 3

Marathon registration!!!!!

Marathon registration!!!!!

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March Video Diary 2

March Video Diary 1

February Video Diary 3

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And the socks!!!

And the socks!!!

NEW RUNNERS!!!

NEW RUNNERS!!!

Old runners

Old runners

Rugby Carnage!

Rugby Carnage!

Remembrance Day 2010

Remembrance Day 2010

Model Material

Model Material

The Gun Show!!

The Gun Show!!

A Smurfin NYE

A Smurfin NYE

Good times in Lufbra

Good times in Lufbra

Absolutely Stunning!

Absolutely Stunning!

Grad Ball - Hollywood Theme

Grad Ball - Hollywood Theme

Captain

Captain

Mojito Night

Mojito Night

My Hero

My Hero



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  • March video diary 2

    Its getting closer..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiwT5N72ZN0

  • March video diary 1

    The weeks are flying by..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MhOy4IDhKw

  • February video diary 3

    Hope your sitting comfortably....... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y48NcnYEV18

  • February video diary 2

    Here is the next installment......enjoy xxx http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NioR796o-G4

  • February video diary 1

    Hi Guys, I decided to keep a video diary to show everyone how important this race is to me as it is in memory of Andy. Thanks to your support we are helping soldiers who are returning from Afghanistan with severe injuries....this marathon is nothing compaired to the bravery and sacrifice they have shown. Thank you for joining me and supporting me.....enjoy my video diary. Love Lauren xxx http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axg9VdxfQgg

  • Wednesday 23rd Feb

    A little visit to the RBL to see some of the team and collect video cam to start my training blog... this could be amusing!... for you not me! 1 hr run later to build myself for Saturday's beastly run!

  • Monday 21st Feb

    A huge Thank you to Hurtwood House for their generous donation to the Fund, and to all my fabulous friends and family who have given there hard earned pennies to the Battleback Fund. 1 hr training run, the bread and butter runs! Made a yummy banana and blueberry smoothie after and discovered this could be a winner for post race rehydration.

  • Training 19th Feb

    17 Miles and no sickness afterwards, result! Think the rowntrees randoms were the winning ticket! 19 Planned for next Saturday!!!



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Run By:
Lauren Levy
Target:
£5,000

Total Raised So Far

£2585.45

WITH GIFT AID

£3,231.81


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