# Obituary: David Thorne, Kidney Research UK

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2009/12/23/obituary-david-thorne-kidney-research-uk/
- Published: 2009-12-23T10:53:12+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

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David Thorne, Community Fundraising Manager for Kidney Research UK for 10 years,
has died aged 54.

He was a long-serving committee member and treasurer of the Institute of Fundraising
Yorkshire. In an announcement today to members, fellow committee members said “David
will be remembered by many for his enthusiasm, good humour and his tireless contribution
to many causes, including IoF Yorkshire”.

A tribute fund has already been set up in his memory and has attracted donations
and personal messages and tributes to him.

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On the page, Regional Manager Karen Whyman, recalled how David had driven the support
vehicle each year from Blackpool to Paris for the charity’s Tower to Tower Cycle
Ride. When he reached 50, he decided to cycle the route himself “whilst continuing
to give a running commentary each evening in [his] unique comedic style. One cyclist
said he couldn’t wait for the evenings to arrive and the cycling was getting in 
the way”.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday 9 January 2010 at 11am, St Oswald’s 
Church, Sowerby, near Thirsk.

www.kidneyresearchuktributes.org/DavidThorneTributeFund

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