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Costas is living with brain cancer - he has a Glioblastoma Multiforme tumour.

Update on Monday 11th October 2010

It is with great sadness that I write to say that Costas died today. Please continue to read about Andrea's Gift , the brain cancer charity chosen by Costas and know that he would feel proud and touched by even the smallest donation which you make.

We have been so touched by all the messages and donations made so far. Costas suffered dreadfully with his brain cancer, yet remained brave and acted with dignity throughout his illness.

So, if, through giving just a small token to Andrea's Gift, we can make a difference to the treatment and prognosis of other Glioblastoma patients then we can feel that Costas did not die in vain.

A donation of £50 keeps the brain tumour research lab open for 35 minutes. One of those minutes will be all it takes for that break through to be made and for Glioblastoma patients to survive.

Unlike more high profile cancers, brain tumour research is very poorly funded. Less than 1% of funding from Cancer Research UK is allocated to brain tumour research. Therefore, the work of the charity Andrea's Gift is crucial.

Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, Andrea's Gift funds Yorkshire's first brain tumour research lab at the Leeds Institute for molecular medicine, supporting a high level research team who will work on long term paediatric and adult brain tumour research projects.

Andrea's Gift also supports families and carers who are also living with the devastating effects of brain tumours.

Every penny you give, using my page, is seen as a personal and loving gesture of support to Costas, myself and our children who have been affected so deeply by Glioblastoma Multiforme. Please help us to support a charity which aims to research a disease for which there is currently no cure.

Thankyou so, so much.

Jo-Anne

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It's two years today since Costas died and we remain heart broken. But his legacy lives in his children and the life we lead together, traveling the world and seeing and doing all the things we promised Costas we would do. 'He taught us grace under pressure.'

11/10/12 08:35

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Brain Tumour Research & Support across Yorkshire

Brain Tumour Research & Support across Yorkshire

Charity Registration No. 1095931

Brain Tumour Research and Support across Yorkshire (BTRS) provides a network of resources to patients and their families across the county. Formerly known as Andrea's Gift, the charity also funds pioneering brain tumour research at the Leeds Institute for Molecular Medicine.

Donations 109

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Every day we think of you our beloved son Rest in peace Mum and Dad XX

Donation by Savvas & Maroulla Charalambous on 11/10/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Time has passed since you went away. We still miss you and think of you today. Sleep in peace.

Donation by Richard + Joan Allen + Joseph + Matthew on 11/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Missing you lots Costas. Your sister Anna & Kostas XX

Donation by Anna & Kostas on 11/10/12

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Happy birthday our beloved son Costa. Your memory will always be in our hearts forever. Mum and Dad

Donation by Savvas & Maroulla Charalambous on 22/07/12

In memory of Costas. A life too short but lived to the full. His wonderful family are the legacy he leaves behind & his memory lives on.

Donation by Richard Allen on 11/10/11

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You are always in our hearts and thoughts. We miss you Uncle Costa. Maria, Andreas & Savva xx

Donation by Anonymous on 11/10/11

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Missing you brother, you are in my thoughts every day. Love your brother Bambos,

Donation by Bambos Charalambous on 11/10/11

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Missing you and thinking of you lots Costa. always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. Love your sister Anna & Kostas. XX

Donation by Anna Michael on 11/10/11

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We will always remember you beloved son Costa,you are in our hearts and our thoughts for ever. Mum and Dad.

Donation by Anonymous on 10/10/11

£100.00

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Happy Birthday Costas. Your memory and smile live on.

Donation by Therese Ostermann on 27/07/11

£50.00

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In memory of Costas, a great friend and colleague who is sadly missed.

Donation by Kevin Gilmartin on 16/12/10

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Jo-Anne, in memory of one of the Best. We'll all miss him. You, Joshua, Harry and Evangeline are all in our thoughts

Donation by Dave Nash on 07/12/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anna Montagnese, Toronto, Canada on 04/12/10

£25.00

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Costas will always be remembered warmly by his cousins in Canada. Our thoughts go out to Jo-Anne/ the children and all his immediate family.

Donation by mary bermingham on 30/11/10

£25.00

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It was a pleasure to be able to work with Costas even though I only got to know him for a short time.

Donation by Hena Ahmad on 26/11/10

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Please accept this donation from Wakefield Grammar School Foundation on behalf of Wakefield Girls' High School and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School

Donation by Wakefield Grammar School Foundation on 25/11/10

£100.00

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It was a pleasure knowing you. Colin and Sheila

Donation by Jo-Anne Charalambous on 23/11/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Yiannis & Panayiota Papayianni, Lympia, Cyprus on 23/11/10

£43.00

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A small gift donated in Costas' name that might change the future of someone elses life. Much love to Jo-Anne, Joshua, Harry and Evie from HPS x

Donation by Julie Yarnold on 21/11/10

£176.00

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To Jo-Anne and family, our thoughts are with you. Peter, Liz and family.

Donation by elizabeth neophytou on 20/11/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by David, Bettina and Sebastian Hurst-Palmer on 15/11/10

£200.00

+ £56.41 Gift Aid

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Always a pleasure to be in your company - you'll be missed by all those you touched. My thoughts and wishes go to your wife and family.

Donation by Steve Rolfe on 12/11/10

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Jo-Anne, in memory of the lovely man. We'll all miss him, but will always be here for you.

Donation by Gary Connors on 11/11/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Jo-Anne, a truly moving service - you were all so brave - Costas leaves us a tremendous legacy in Joshua, Harry and Evangalene - you should be proud.

Donation by Allan Cheeseman on 11/11/10

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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You have all been so brave. It was a lovely service and I hope all your happy memories will give you comfort.

Donation by Christine Richmond on 10/11/10

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£4,484.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£4,484.00
  • Gift Aid£821.86

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