Anita Grant

In memory of her Dad, Ivan Keeble, better known as DJ Ivan, Marie Chapman, along with her brother Paul and sisters Julie and Amanda, very kindly picked Jess’ charity to raise money for at his Celebration of Life. Music was a massive part of DJ Ivan’s life and he spent his last night DJing for friends at his social club, which he did on a regular basis. Marie chose Jess Grant Celebration because “Jess was an amazing young lady, a great friend to my son James, and with Dad’s passion for music, it seemed fitting” ❤
Andy Evans and The Ipswich Divorced and Separated Club (who Ivan DJed for), together with Marie and Ivan’s family, celebrated Ivan at a special President’s Charity Dance, with raffle and auction. They managed to squeeze in over 100 people that night and a wonderful time was had by all.
A heartfelt thank you to Marie, Paul, Amanda and Julie ,and to Andy Evans and The Ipswich Divorced and Separated Club for choosing Jess Grant Celebration and for raising £800 in memory of DJ Ivan ❤

Thank you very much to Girls About Snape (GAS) for choosing Jess Grant Celebration to benefit from their Charity Quiz night and for raising an incredible £440. Special thanks to Quizmasters Maggie and Chris Scott, to the team of organisers and to everyone who took part in the quiz and supported the raffle, raising this terrific total.
Every penny raised will be used to fund music therapy in Jess’ memory.

Yesterday I met up with Music Therapist Sophie McCumesty (pictured), Ray Travasso from Suffolk Music Therapy Services and Siobhan Castle, Play Specialist at Ipswich Hospital for a review meeting. It was lovely to hear about the enormous difference music therapy is making to patients and their families. In the year September 2022 – August 2023, over 250 music therapy sessions were provided for 198 children and families.So proud that Jess’ charity is able to support such a wonderful music therapy service in Jess’ memory. Music therapy was not available at Ipswich Hospital when Jess was undergoing treatment. I think Jess would be very happy that so many children and families are being helped by music therapy. As always, thank you to everyone who has helped to make all of this possible.

Huge thanks to Mr. Woodley for choosing Jess Grant Celebration to benefit from his wonderful last concert at Kesgrave High School, which raised an amazing £700 from ticket sales and donations. We felt very privileged to be there at such a fabulous performance by so many talented former/current students and teachers.
Every penny of this incredible fundraising will be used to fund music therapy in Jess’ memory.
Photo by kind permission of KHS.

What a fantastic night!
Thank you so much to everyone who came along last night and supported Jess’ charity, raising the brilliant total of £680. It was a wonderful turnout and lots of fun was had.
Huge thanks to Barry for a very entertaining quiz, with tonnes of great music.
Big thanks to Jo and Caroline for all their help. Thank you very much to everyone who donated a prize to the raffle and to all who bought raffle tickets. And, many thanks to Jess’ primary school, Cedarwood for letting us use the hall.

Thank you so much for all the very kind messages we have received. It really does mean a lot to us.
Thank you to the person who nominated me, I really did feel overwhelmed when I heard I’d been short-listed for a Pride of Britain Award. Despite being completely out of my comfort zone, it has been lovely to have the chance to shine a spotlight on Jess’ music therapy charity. Many thanks to Play Specialist Siobhan Castle, Music Therapist Sophie McCumesty and Amy, Ben, Maisie and Evie Norton for agreeing to take part in the filming – you were all amazing.
And, we’d just like to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of you who has supported Jess Grant Celebration, helping us to fund these wonderful music therapy services on the Children’s ward at Ipswich Hospital and at Zest, St. Elizabeth Hospice.

https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2023-09-14/the-mother-raising-thousands-for-music-therapy-in-her-daughters-memory

Many many congratulations to Gary for walking 50km on the hottest day of the year. What an incredible achievement! Thank you so much to Gary for choosing to raise funds for Jess’ and Callum’s charities whilst undertaking this epic challenge. Gary has raised an astonishing £1121. This means so much to us and will go such a long way towards helping us to continue funding music therapy in Jess’ memory ❤