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

In our thoughts XX Michelle and Trevor Deacon

Donation by Trevor Deacon on 30/10/11

Thinking off you all at this sad time, all our love from Ross and Laura x

Donation by Ross Jones on 30/10/11

Donation by lesley hook on 30/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

My thoughts are with your family and friends at this sad time. RIP Amy X

Donation by Phil Morgan on 29/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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What to say ... what can bring sense to this mad world ... ? Sending you lots of love Teresa & Vic X

Donation by Maria Illingworth on 29/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

XXX

Donation by Emily Barclay on 29/10/11

£20.00

Donation by robert anthony BUTTERWORTH on 29/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Our love and thoughts are with you all x

Donation by hayley shaw on 29/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Another beautiful angel up in heaven. Sleep well Amy x

Donation by lorraine lawley on 29/10/11

Donation by F Harding on 29/10/11

£10.00

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Donation by Lottie Hughes on 29/10/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Good bye dear Friend, and god bless xx

Donation by nicola wearn on 29/10/11

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A very strong lady! Rip Amy xx

Donation by Karly Wyatt on 29/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

No words, Vic, just my thoughts

Donation by Ric Euteneuer on 28/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Sorry for your sad loss, thinking of you all x R.I.P Amy xx

Donation by Tara Neville on 28/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 28/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 28/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

My thoughts are with your family and friends.

Donation by Jacqui Barker on 28/10/11

Thoughts are with Frankie, your family and friends- Rest in Peace xx

Donation by wendy speirs on 28/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by daniel bettenson on 28/10/11

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Dearest amy, its an honour to call u a friend. Missing u and love u lots! Sleep tight xxx

Donation by Jenna Evans on 28/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Steve Potz-Rayner on 28/10/11

For a good cause close to our hearts. Always in our thoughts Amy. xx

Donation by The Venimore's. xxxxxxxxxxxx on 28/10/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Rebecca McCullough on 28/10/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

So sorry

Donation by Linda McFarlane on 28/10/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 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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