My story

Amy found out she was one of the unlucky ones in July 2009 when she was diagnosed with M4-type Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. She underwent six months of chemotherapy in Queen Alexanrda Hospital, Portsmouth. That unfortunately didn't do the trick, despite her boundless bravery and refusal to give in. In January 2010 she entered Southampton General Hospital for preparatory treatment to recieve a Stem Cell Transplant - her 'last chance' - which left her ravaged from the effects. She refused to be broken when she emerged, five months later, only to re-enter soon after with Cytomeglavirus. When it looked good and she finally was discharged in July 2010, she underwent months of staying away from crowds, Found out what it was like to eat without being sick immediately afterwards and rediscovered being a loving mum again to Frankie, her devoted daughter. With enormous help from her family, brilliant friends and loving partner Steve, Amy was told the good news that her new stem cell graft was successful and enjoyed a superb holiday in St Lucia, a lifetime dream for her. Soon after returning she fell ill again and was told the horrifying news in August 2011 that the leukaemia had returned. Treatment was not a possibility and after a spirited fight, she died peacefully on 20 October. Nothing can possibly replace her, except maybe for Frankie, her wonderful daughter now aged nine. We are all devastated by her loss.

So far, everyone's unbelievable generosity has raised over five thousand pounds.  Cure Leukaemia funds research into experimental treatments to beat this disease for good, using pioneering work based in the West Midlands and the University of Birmingham, a known centre of excellence in medical research into blood cancers like Lymphoma and Leukaemia.  Ten thousand pounds pays for one research nurse for six months.  Research nurses administer treatments and care for patients under care, essential work when aiming to beat all forms of blood cancer like our beautiful daughter suffered from.  We know how valuable this work can be.

To prevent anyone else so precious becoming another victim of this awful disease, please give generously. We think it is what Amy would have wanted.

In lieu of your generosity, we all thank you so much.

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Big shout out and a massive thank you to Amie, Kitty and Nat for their wonderful efforts in the Great South Run. I know if Amy were here and I told her they'd just done that, she would be astounded and so proud of them. Thanks to you all as well for contributing xxx

28/10/12 13:01

£50 all our love to you Amy . love from us in Lancashire auntie May and Jeanette and family xxxx

09/10/12 21:24

We offer our grateful thanks to the Warrant Officers and Senior Rates Mess, MWS, HMS Collingwood for their wonderful donation of £500-00. We very much appreciate it. Thank you all.

26/09/12 22:04

It's almost one year since we all lost Amy. The fundraising for CL has been wonderful, thank you all so very, very much. We all know that Amy would have been astounded by the generosity and kindness shown by people who we know, and people who we don't. Thanks again :)

26/09/12 21:58

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My company

My charity

Cure Leukaemia

Cure Leukaemia

Charity Registration No. 1100154

We fund specialist nurses to deliver new drugs & transplant treatments to blood cancer patients throughout the Midlands & Birmingham Children's Hospital. Our message is simple, the more funds we raise the more nurses we employ, the more lives we can save. Please help us.

Donations 380

Now you are free from pain and an angel is heaven's gain As the years go by you will always be the brightest star in the sky Sleep peacefully

Donation by Trish Dave Kyra & Kelsie x on 01/11/11

£10.00

The skies have a new angel & the heavens a star,that shines brightly upon those Amy left behind. Sleep tight Amy.xxxx

Donation by LORAINE, PAUL, JOE & AMBER on 01/11/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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for you amy, such a beautiful girl, may you now rest in peace, such a beautiful send off x x x

Donation by natasha mason on 01/11/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Too young, too soon but nevertheless a great inspiration..night, night Amy Di & Jazz xx

Donation by Diane Ashford on 01/11/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Sleep tight x

Donation by Mark Smyth on 01/11/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 01/11/11

£100.00

Thinking of you, your family and freinds on this day

Donation by Tim & kim on 01/11/11

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Sleep tight Amy lots of love Gill and Alan Kirkup

Donation by Jill Kirkup on 01/11/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Rip Amy xxx

Donation by becky marshall on 01/11/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Alexander Gibb on 01/11/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Jessica Calas on 31/10/11

RIP Amy xxx

Donation by Andrea taggatz on 31/10/11

Donation by Angela Hawkes on 31/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Sleep tight little lady xxx

Donation by Melanie Vass on 31/10/11

Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time From all your Friends and Colleagues at Covidien

Donation by Colleen Kirby on 31/10/11

£620.00

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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Donation by Stephen Symonds and all at Boundary Oak on 31/10/11

Thoughts and prayers are with the whole family and especially Frankie.

Donation by Thomas Halliday on 31/10/11

Donation by Alexander Rose on 31/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Paul Bushnell on 31/10/11

Dear Frankie, Teresa and Vic, all our thoughts are with you. We both feel so sad for you all

Donation by Françoise Franckowiak on 31/10/11

Teresa, my thoughts are with you all at this sad time X.

Donation by Joan Lardi on 30/10/11

With all our love and dreams for a wonderful woman and Mum who brought smiles to all in this house. Rest well in peace.

Donation by The Flood Family on 30/10/11

taken too soon I will find keep raising money to find a cure!! rest in peace. x

Donation by Anonymous on 30/10/11

Donation by Ali and Shilly on 30/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

With love and fond memories of Amy. Love from all the family x

Donation by Caroline Clulow and Chris Kelly on 30/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£10,632.67
  • Offline donations£550.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£11,182.67
  • Gift Aid£1,979.78

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