Jim Walker wrote 4 months ago
Beth,
I still
can not believe that your site is having so many views and if we can help
another family get through a tragedy like ours then it gives your mum and I
some comfort.
I miss
you every day as does your mum .
One of
your idols joined you today..so say hello to David for us .
Love
always
Poppa X
Aimee wrote 6 months ago
I saw a
video earlier that made me think of you and how we would just let go and dance
away on nights out and Faust rehearsals with Ruby Ru and her
"routine"!.
I just
miss you and those times ! <3
Emily Elizabeth wrote 10 months ago
Look at
you on TV superstar!
I've
rewound it so many times just to see your beautiful face.
So proud
of you.
I miss
you so much.
XXXX
Kirsty 🌻🌻 wrote 11 months ago
🌻 not a day goes by when I don't think or wish you
were still hear, love you Bethy and miss you crazy. 🌻
Lois Groves wrote 1 year ago
My
beautiful best friend continues to spread her beautiful spirit...Another 2
successful recipients, how wonderful. Take a look at Beth's website and maybe
her story will encourage you to become an organ donor.
X
Alice Lily Dobell wrote 1 year ago
You
really are the most beautiful girl. As said, we are so proud of you. Forever
young, forever loved and forever ours!
Miss you
so much
X
Julia Yelland wrote 1 year ago
I'm so
proud of my Beth. The gift of life is so precious and her light carries on
shining through the lives of others. You are my sunshine gorgeous girl, miss
you everyday.
X
Kirsty Barrett wrote 1 year ago
This is
my friend Beth, she is amazing. She has given four people the most amazing
gift.
To say I
miss her would be a complete understatement because there is never a moment I
don't wish I could just talk to her or even something as simple as seeing a new
photo she has taken.
But to
know that she has saved someone else from this heartache is beautiful.
Beth I
love you. X
Lydia Watson wrote 1 year ago
Two more
families have been saved from the heartbreak and devastation we felt, all
thnaks to amazing Bethy. Her heart valves have saved two babies lives!
YOU can
give the gift of life after you're gone.
Have a
think, have a chat with family and friends.
DO
something amazing today !
Amy wrote 1 year ago
Having
realised it was organ donation week i thought i would log in and see all the
wonderful comments people have left for Beth. Always thinking of Beth and what
she did - what an AMAZING person! x
Lauren Reynolds wrote 1 year ago
Discussing
organ donation over a few drinks, so touching being a parent to a young child
knowing that Beth has saved two already! 💗💗💗💗
Amy wrote 1 year ago
Just
logged on to Beth's website again to have a read of all the amazing recipient
letters and look at the great photos of Beth. Some really make me smile!!
Beth's
wild flower garden looks beautiful, and i am sure she had a hand in making sure
those flowers grew!
I can not
believe that the end of this month will mark a year since Beth left us all,
hopefully we can continue to raise awareness of organ donation in her name.
Keep spreading the word! xxxxx
Debbie Thompson wrote 1 year ago
Sadly, my
beautiful niece didn't live to see her 22nd birthday today, but thanks to her
wonderful spirit and generosity, and the bravery of her family, four people
have been given the gift of life. The recipients of Beth's organs will get to
see many more birthdays. What a wonderful light Beth brought to the world, both
when she was with us and now that she has gone. xxx
Anyone
reading this can give the gift of life, by becoming an organ donor today. xxx
Mick Radage wrote 1 year ago
Really
nice Tribute to a real nice person,obviously a very popular girl ,your on going
grief Mandy and Jim is reverberating round all your family
My
Sincere Condolences
Anonymous wrote 1 year ago
Beth,
I was
thrilled to finally see the show Wicked recently something which we were once
meant to see together. I wanted to share some lyrics from my favourite song
from the show which make me think of you xxxx
People
come into our lives for a reason
Bringing
something we must learn
So much
of me
Is made
of what I learned from you
You'll be
with me
Like a
handprint on my heart
And now
whatever way our stories end
I know
you have re-written mine
By being
my friend...
Like a
ship blown from its mooring
By a wind
off the sea
Like a
seed dropped by a skybird
In a
distant wood
But
because I knew you
I have
been changed for good
Lou wrote 1 year ago
I can't
believe it. Tomorrow marks 1 year since your passing. I think of you everyday
and words can't express just how much you are missed. Tomorrow - Tons of
balloons are going to be released just for you - Spreading your message of
Organ Donation Nationwide. I like to think of it as literally sending you our
love <3
Love you
always Boo - Now and Forever.
Lots Of
Love,
Lou xxx
Kirsty wrote 1 year ago
Can't
believe it's been a year since we said goodbye
Everything
time of think of you my heat beams but my eyes do cry
Know that
when you see me crying please don't be upset
It's just
a sign to show you I will never forget
I will
never forget you xxxxxx
Helen Stafford wrote 1 year ago
Beth I
can't believe it's been a year since you were taken so suddenly leaving a void
that will never be filled. So many lives broken and so many tears shed. You had
such a huge personality and your sense of humour was awesome. The sky was full
of yellow over your house today and so many people have joined together to show
how much they love and miss you. I hope that this will raise awareness and
encourage people to join organ donation and save lives just as you have done.
You and your family are truly an inspiration. X x x
Uncle Sean wrote 1 year ago
Your the
beach in the morning when its kissed by the sea,
The song
of every bird in every tree,
The
little girl Alice invited for tea.
Your in
the garden with Lydia and Harriet on a summers day,
Making
daisy chains for Ava who came around to play.
Your in
the park in the Autumn,
Amongst
the falling leaves,
as the
sun goes down behind the trees,
And when
it rises in the morning,
We're
awoken by your words,
They're
carried back to us through the trees,
Upon the
wings of birds!
XXX
Hannah 'Hwan' Davis wrote 1 year ago
Oh Ri
it's magical out here. I saw the most beautiful sunrise flying over Aus and
thought of you lighting up the sky. I've yet to see a wild sunflower but there
are fields of wild daisies that I've been through. The Bird of Paradise grow
tall in big bushes just like I remember and they are everywhere! I've left
Auckland and staying super rural atm no phone signal, minimal internet
connection and lots of wildlife...it's beauts ! I'm actually becoming the David
Attenborough of NZ ahah. Can actually recognise the calls of different wild
birds, wild bulls, insects....Just soaking it all in before we go back &
city life begins.
I miss
you so very much sweetheart but I know you are watching over and seeing all the
wonderful things I'm seeing, if only we could laugh about it together. X
Jim Walker wrote 1 year ago
Beth,
When we
first set up this web site in your memory and with the aim of trying to
encourage other people to have that so important conversation with their family
and friends about Organ Donation, I only expected you to have about 2,000 views
in the first year.
I think
it is a testament of what a beautiful person you are that you have had over
20,000 and it is still growing.
Your mum
and I miss you every day and we think about you and what you are missing but we
are so proud that such good has come out of our worst nightmare.
Fly high
and know that you are loved always.
Poppa X
Hannah wrote 1 year ago
We had a
spare 5 minutes, an iphone, YouTube and an empty lecture hall - So we danced. I
love you Ri
Hannah X
Aimee Samara Potter wrote 1 year ago
I miss
you! <3
Alice Lily Dobell wrote 1 year ago
I miss
Bethy, so so much. She's been on my mind a lot this week X
Alice Lily Dobell wrote 1 year ago
Hello my
beautiful Bethy.
You were
in my dream the other day - it was wonderful.
Missing
you terribly ! XXX
Emily wrote 1 year ago
Can't
believe it's been 3 years since the hilarious day I stole your shoes....Miss
you every day sweetheart !
X
Ruby Ru wrote 1 year ago
OMG Beth
!
Our boy
is leaving the band ahhhhh!
x
Lauren Elliot wrote 1 year ago
It only
feels like yesterday that I was talking to you or laughing in lectures about
something silly. I still think about you everyday and miss your beautiful face,
but one day I will see you again and we will laugh louder, cry louder and party
harder.
Keep
shining beautiful
XXXXXXXXXX
Adam
Jordan wrote 2 years ago
The last
three months of 2013 have been the worst of my life, but out of that has come
something very special. I always thought that I would be an organ donor but its
one of those things that you seem to think about and then not do. Well, I have
now signed up to the register. Who knows what is round the corner for us all,
who knows that tomorrow something might happen that changes our lives and, more
importantly, those of others when we are gone. Beth, this is for you, I hope we
can get a few people to join up x
Danni wrote 2 years ago
Dearest
Beth, this website is beautiful with a powerful message and I'm sure you would
have been proud; I have been skeptical about organ donation until now. With
love and affection Eff x x
Amy wrote 2 years ago
A few
days after hearing the absolutely terrible news of Beth's passing, I went
online and made sure I was registered as an organ donor, should anything happen
to me. When I told Beth's dad he said that her work had already begun! Beth was
taken too young, that goes without saying, but the legacy that she has left
behind is something that all of her friends and family can be so proud of. Beth
touched, changed and saved lives! Hopefully we can all do her proud and keep
telling her story! xx
Em wrote 2 years ago
I've been
thinking about what to write on here for a few days now, and it seems silly to
write this for anyone but Beth, so this is for you my darling girl.
Beth, I
can only hope that you knew how much I loved you while you were here with us,
and if you didn't, well I hope you can see it now. On the first day I met you
in 2011 I said, 'we're going to be friends, me and you!' and you said 'why?' -
from the start we had something in common, our unfortunate last names that I'd
clocked on the very first register in welcome week, and this was our little
joke all the way through uni.
It soon
turned out that your last name didn't matter, to me you were just Boo, the most
hilarious and fashionable girl I've ever met. Luckily for me we shared the same
shoe size too and you would always let me try them on! Countless nights out,
performances galore with silly Russian accents thrown in for good measure and
singing Glee songs around the piano. I have the best memories of you.
Fast
forward to two years later, almost to the day, and my world fell apart when I
heard the news that you were in hospital. I hoped for a miracle with the rest
of our friends, and my heart broke when we found out that you were gone.
Knowing that you have saved other people's lives is the only thing that makes
this any easier, and I wish I could tell you how proud I am of you. I hope that
your story inspires others to talk about organ donation and sign up, it really
is such an important message and you have paved the way for us all.
I read
something only a few days after your funeral that said 'it is better to have
loved and lost, than to have never loved at all.' And that is how I will view
your part in my life, knowing that I would rather live with the pain of losing
you, than to have never known you at all. You live on in the people you saved,
and in all of our hearts.
Sleep
tight sweetheart, miss you always. Love you more xxx
Helen wrote 2 years ago
Beth I
knew you since the very 1st day of your life making us patiently wait until you
decided you wanted to be born. We knew from that day you were special always
knowing your own mind, never jumping straight into things everything had to be
carefully weighed up. I will always remember your funky boots and quirky hats
and of course the infamous party when I beheaded Bart Simpson I thought you
would never forgive me! Something that we laughed about just before you left us.
You were always a joy to look after and you never hurt anyone and always saw
the good in people. You turned into a beautiful young woman who achieved so
much in your short life. You touched so many people and even after you have
gone you continue to live on in the people you have saved. I know that you are
watching over your mum and Lydia their hearts are broken and will never mend.
You have left a void that will never ever be filled you were such a character
and I have never laughed so much in one weekend. I am proud to have known you
and to have shared so many happy memories and we all know how special memories
are something which your mum and I tried to make when you were all children.
Memories are all we have now Beth and I am glad to say they are all treasured.
You now have your wings to fly high angel sleep tight darling x x x
lesley daukintis wrote 2 years ago
Beautiful
Beth so sadly missed god took you far to soon but you have saved so many lives
with you donating your organs I am going do the same as you Beth donate my
organs god bless you darling xxxx
Kirsty wrote 2 years ago
Beth, Im
so so proud to have had you in my life.
You made
everything and everyone light up and you continued to do that after you left us
for wonderland. I Love you so much, I will see you again xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Jessica wrote 2 years ago
Thank you
for sharing Beth's story with us, it is a beautiful website and a fitting
tribute to Beth. What a wonderful family.
Lauren wrote 2 years ago
A
beautiful poem for a beautiful girl 🐝
Oh Bethy
B what can I say,
How much
I prayed for you to stay.
I hope
you can sit and hear,
The
laughter, the jokes and even the tears.
I wish I
could tell you just one more time,
(I know
you're laughing at this silly rhyme).
How much
I love, care and miss you,
As I know
your family, friends and others do too.
Every day
just isn't the same,
But I
smile each day and think of you (I know it's lame).
I wish
you could laugh with me just once more,
But I
know you can't and it makes my heart pour.
For the
rest of my life I will always think of you,
In
painting, in music and even in the sky too.
Your love
will live on in others now,
So go on
Beth, take your final bow.
I love
you forever and always, sleep tight beautiful ❤️
Natalie wrote 2 years ago
Dear
Beth,
You are
still terribly missed. You always will be!
It is so
wonderful to have this site, its just so you-hard working and wanting to help!
The help that you have given people is simply incredible, you are an
inspiration! Since your amazing example, I have signed myself up for organ
donation too and I am sure so many others have done the same!
This is
not the only way that you are inspiring however. You care so much about
everything you do, putting 100% into life and still worrying that it wasn't
enough. If I don't learn anything, I hope to learn that, to live life to the
full and do amazing things, knowing you are always with me.
Love
you!! xxx
Lois Groves wrote 2 years ago
There's
not a day that goes by that my thoughts are not overwhelmed by the thought of
my beautiful best friend Bethany. It's difficult to remember a time where Bethy
wasn't my best friend and almost impossible to think about how I ever got by
without her input. Whether it be boy trouble, an outfit choice or something
really important my girl always knew what to do and say, making her one in a
million!
Beth, you
always were such a kind hearted friend, always doing your best to see others
smile. You looked after those dear to you but you were also so sweet to people
you didn't even know. Thinking about it, you were always an agony aunt for
drunken strangers we would meet, always complimenting girls outfits in the
toilets, let's not forget ALWAYS buying ridiculous amounts of shots for people
you had barely said two words to. But, joking aside, this is just the girl you
are- so very kind.
It broke
the hearts of many when the news of your passing hit. I've never felt sadness
like it, seeking comfort from past photos, old text messages and birthday
cards.
When I was
told that Beth had donated her organs I can't say I was shocked. Although so
brave, this kind of thing was simply Bethy's nature- to give something so
beautiful, to give the gift of life. To have saved others and their families
provides a light in the dark and I would urge anybody reading this to have the
conversation with family. It really has been the best healer for me and I know
it has helped Beth's wonderful family at this hard time.
Beth you
are so special darling, and I am so proud of everything you have done.
I miss
you endlessly, I love you much more than that.
Lois x
Hannah 🌻 wrote 2 years ago
Miss beth
🌻
Truly an
amazing person. The ability to make people laugh naturally and unintentionally
was your gift. The time I spent with you, I was full of stitch in belly and
tears of laughter down my face from school in health and social and an absolute
knockout in drama. A person I look forward to seeing In my lessons and was
lucky to see her still after 6thform and be apart of birthday celebrations and
nights out with the flirt !
I never
knew anyone else like beth and always admired this beautiful girl. With her
quirky fashion and always being herself.
And
Her
donations are apart of her to give and again even though she is not here
physically she is here in heart and has made me admire her even more and the
story's of beth will carry on keeping her memory going and pass on to inspire
others to donate and keep giving hope to people because of her. I'm with beth
on this one. I'm an organ donor
I bet
you're making one heck of an angel babes ! Xxxxxxxxx
Blaise wrote 2 years ago
I
couldn't believe the day when I heard the tragic news of Beth, it's not
something you ever imagine happening to someone you know,let alone so young.
Beth was one of the most all round nicest people I've met and i'm honoured to
have had her as a friend. She did so much in her short time here and it's
inspired me to grab every opportunity today because tomorrow isn't promised.
I'd never really thought about organ donation until I heard that Beth had chose
to donate hers and I thought this was such a beautiful was of turning a bad
situation into some hope for somebody else suffering . I've now signed up to
organ donation and its because of Beths story.
Carry on
shining up there Beth,making everyone proud.
Love you
lots.
Blaise x
Auntie Debbie wrote 2 years ago
What can
you say, when you lose your niece, and she is just 21? No words can describe
the heartache felt by her family; my sister who is distraught, her sister, who
will never get over the loss of her only sister and best friend, her pops, her
grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles. The loss felt, and demonstrated, by
her many friends showed how popular she was - the life and soul, the drama
queen!! That was our Beth.
We all
love and miss you every day Beth, and the heartache will not go. We have to
carry on, where you can't. What a wonderful gift you have left behind though;
not just memories, but also the chance for others to live on. I know you are
watching, so you will know that your mum received a letter this week from a
lady whose life you have saved. She is so grateful to you, you gave her a gift
money can't buy. Your mum, and family can get some comfort from this, and her
family will be so happy. We are still so, so sad, but also so proud of you
Beth, and many of those who loved you have followed your lead in wanting to
give the gift of life.
Beth,
always loving, always giving. xxx
Auntie
Debbie xxx
Christine Dudley wrote 2 years ago
Dear
Beth,
Just a
note that could almost be hidden in amongst the wonderful tributes from your
family and friends, but I didn't know you for that long - I wish I had.
I met you
when your were a still just a little baby - a perfect Daisy in those days of
sunshine and flowers - you were such a cute, funny little girl. I remember how
you kept silent when we visited, you hid behind the sofa but I could see you! I
tried so hard to get your attention, but you were having none of it. I thought
that by engaging with Lydia you would come round, but I soon realised I would
have to earn your approval - you were so young but absolutely astute - I
suppose that was because I was a stranger to you and Tony wasn't .... I can
tell you this now, I was jealous that he was part of yours and Lydia's early
years. I shouldn't have worried though because even then you observed
everything, nothing escaped you.
You moved
away.... And then your mum and Jim married - suddenly you were all grown up,
but what I remember was the laughter and joy and the close bond you all shared.
I'm so sad that we didn't visit you Bethy... We thought when we retired we had
all the time in the world, but we didn't know...
I'm so
sorry we didn't get to see you act because you must have been awesome... It
must have been all that watching. You were so cute.
Bethy, I
will say this; you have an amazing family and the most fabulous mum, she loved
and nurtured you and gave you the belief that you could do anything and you
did....
And then
you came home to rest ...you came home to your mum and you wrapped yourself in
her love. Now you have all the time to play hide and seek amongst the flowers
beautiful Bethy... And act amongst the greats, because you, sweet Bethy are
great too!
Love from
Christine and Tony - two people that knew you for too short a time. XXX
Kirsty wrote 2 years ago
Beth you
have saved peoples lives, your a Guardian Angel to us and those you have
helped. <3
I am now
a Organ Donor too.... I just wish so much there was something we could have
done to keep you <3
Jim walker wrote 2 years ago
Beth,
You are
making an impact with all the other lovely souls. Poppa x
2013 sees
highest number of people in the UK donating their organs after death
Nearly
3,500 patients received the organ transplant they desperately needed in 2013
thanks to more people donating their organs after their death in the UK than
ever before.
1,323
people became organs donors in 2013 compared to 1,164 in 2012 - a 13.7% increase.
In 2013,
94% of families across the UK agreed to donation when their loved one was
registered and had discussed their wishes. This dropped to 80% when they were
on the register but had not discussed donation and only 43.5% when wishes
weren't known at all.
Everyone
must tell their loved ones if you wish to donate..it does make a difference.
Kirsty wrote 2 years ago
The
season is now spring and all the blossom is blooming, all I can think of is you
and how much im missing you. xxxxxxxx
Lou wrote 2 years ago
Oh Boo, I
can't believe it has nearly been 7 months since you left.
I have
looked through this lovely website again and think it is such a comfort and a
great thing for those thinking about organ donation.
You are
missed, more and more everyday and every time I see a Sunflower or Daisy, you
are the first person who pops to mind.
You had
made such an impact on so many people's lives and we all love you so much.
You make
us proud everyday, and everything we do, we do it for you.
Lots of
love,
from your
Lou xxx
Doug wrote 2 years ago
What an
inspiring website. Having discussed organ donation in the past and chosen not
to, I realised that my choice was clouded by fear of the unknown. That cloud
has been lifted and I am now a donor. Beths memory lives on with the fantastic
work her family is doing.
Jamaine Thompson- cousin wrote 2 years ago
It makes
me really happy to know that something so good can come out of something so
tragic. Losing my cousin Beth last year so unexpectedly has been so hard on our
family, but to know that her good nature has given life to someone else gives
us all something to smile about. It brings it home how important organ donation
is and why it's something we should all consider and discuss with our loved
ones. X
Debbie Thompson wrote 2 years ago
We all
miss Beth every day, but knowing that she did something so amazing gives us a
little comfort. Everyone can donate their organs to help others. Go on sign up
today! X
Luke White wrote 2 years ago
Just read
the letter and it really hits home just how important organ donation is. Boo is
such an inspiration XX
Shirley Whitehead wrote 2 years ago
Mandy
that is a beautiful letter that should give you comfort to know how much the
organ donations have helped other people. Love to all of you X
Gemma Page wrote 2 years ago
Oh all
those beautiful tributes left for Beth are so lovely. Such a lovely website.
Bless that person for writing to you, and Beth for giving her cause to. XXX
Jade C wrote 2 years ago
I
remember getting the dreaded text that you had passed Beth, and thinking it
this a joke or nightmare. It turned out not to be. Everyday I see little things
that remind me of you, music we danced to, food we ate. I mean you introduced
me things I could never of dreamed of going near.. And I always listen to our
song. It brings me to tears, but happy tears. All the memories we made in such
a short time frame..
Loveyou
always xxxx
Anonymous wrote 2 years ago
For Beth,
I wrote
this in the week of your passing and have just decided to post it because I
think about you every day.
As you
ascend towards the stars,
Take the
time to shine upon us for a while,
The ones
you left behind.
The
heavens shall forever be brighter for your presence,
Our
mortal world always one shade darker,
Memories
embrace us with a light
which can
never be extinguished,
Your
stardust forever enclosed in our hearts,
And
eternally it will twinkle and shine on
Taken
from us too soon,
Our
sparkle in the sky.
Anonymous wrote 2 years ago
The
Unfinished Sunflower
This
world was your theatre
Your role
did not last too long
You
touched so many people
But your
gift of life carries on
Too short
a life
Too short
a play
Yet all
those you have touched
Love you
each and every day
The smile
in your eyes can no longer be seen
But
sunsets ensure we know where you have been
Your
laughter still rings out, full of joy and fun
You are
the Sunflower growing beautiful under the sun
Too short
a life
Too short
a play
Yet all
those you have touched
Love you
each and every day
Your
sunsets are endless
Like the
memories you left for us all
You are
the unfinished Sunflower
The
chosen flower of us all
Too short
a life
Too short
a play
Yet all
those you have touched
Love you
each and every day
My fear
of death is no longer here
When the
chance to meet you one more time comes near
Your
smile, your laughter brought so much fun
Then like
sunflowers together, we can dance in the sun.
Too short
a life
Too short
a play
Yet all
those you have touched
Love you
each and every day
