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

My Teams

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

Thanks to PB for keeping us posted. Sad sad news.

Donation by John McKellar on 03/11/11

Read your story on popbitch - absolutely heartbreaking but it's a lovely thing that you are doing raising money for a fantastic cause.

Donation by RW on 03/11/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 03/11/11

£20.00

Love you, Amy and your family Matt our thoughts are with you. x Nige,Bridget, Dan and family.

Donation by Nigel Ayling on 03/11/11

£20.00

Heard Amy's story through Popbitch. My thoughts and sympathies are with her family and friends. All the best to you. x

Donation by Claire Newell on 03/11/11

Donation by Tom Raworth on 03/11/11

Love to your family and your daughter Amy xxx

Donation by Colette Morris on 03/11/11

Heard your story in PB, and my condolences to Amy's family and daughter. x

Donation by Nicola Jarman on 03/11/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation from a PB reader to a great charity and in thoughtful memory of Amy.

Donation by William Jeavons on 03/11/11

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Link from Popbitch. Very sad, hope you raise loads for sufferers and research.

Donation by Amy Balmain on 03/11/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Sincere condolences

Donation by Chris (Woodford Green Blade) on 03/11/11

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Heard about Amy via PB. All best wishes especially to her daughter Frankie. X

Donation by Sarah Tudgey on 03/11/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Demolitionman (S2 4SU)

Donation by Bob Lee on 03/11/11

Donation by Chapel Allerton Blade (S24SU) on 02/11/11

Rip from Sitwell and Charlie. UTB

Donation by simon young on 02/11/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by JohnDenver (S24SU) on 02/11/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

RIP Amy. UTB

Donation by Ben Memmott on 02/11/11

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Donation by Claire Cooper on 02/11/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donated by a close friends. Many thanks.x

Donation by Vic Woods on 02/11/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donated by Jim and Mary Gant. Very many thanks :)

Donation by Vic Woods on 02/11/11

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Sleep tight Amy xx

Donation by DENISE SHEATH on 02/11/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So sad. My thoughts are with all her family. X

Donation by Naomi Storey on 02/11/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Liam Connarty on 01/11/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Hopefull and happy thoughts are directed at you and your family Vic... Stay strong

Donation by nicola kettlewell on 01/11/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time x our love and best wishes The Buttriss Family x

Donation by The Buttriss family x on 01/11/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$16,142.78
  • Offline donations$835.02
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$16,977.81
  • Gift Aid$3,005.74

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