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My story

 

Theo died on 31st July, aged 56, in Bahrain after a short but courageous battle against Pancreatic Cancer.

He was diagnosed in February earlier this year and was determined to do all he could to survive for his family. He underwent the Whipple procedure in France and was happy in the belief that the cancer was removed in its entirety. After two months, we returned to Bahrain for adjuvant chemotherapy, but our happiness was short-lived.

His follow-up scans in May revealed that the cancer had metastacised to the liver. Not good news! We were devastated and had to find the strength to pull ourselves up and begin the battle again. Somehow, we were able to carry on in the hope that the new chemotherapy would work and slow down the progression. Unfortunately, that didn't happen.  

In July, we travelled to MD Anderson for a new treatment plan. We were told of further metastases to the abdomen. We came away still expecting to fight and win. Theo was admitted to hospital on our return. Little did we know then that he would fight his last battle.

He tried to beat the odds and had faith that he would eventually overcome this beast of beasts.

Without hope, we can not live.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers. Of those who are diagnosed and are lucky to be eligible for resection, less than 20% survive 5 years. Without surgery, 3%. If like Theo you are diagnosed at an advanced stage only 1% survive.

We hoped to be in that 1%.

 

PLEASE donate what you can to bring us closer to a cure and give a future to all sufferers.

 

 

I am sorry for your loss. Your family are in my thoughts x Donation by Sara Barranger 01/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We are so sorry for your loss. Donation by Morag Macpherson and Rory Taylor 22/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

To Liz and family, our deepest condolences. We are thinking of you all at this sad time. Marcella, Ahmed and Faisal. Donation by Ahmed Sharif 22/09/09  

£100.00

our deepest condolences to all of you. Donation by Cristina & Filippo Fantechi 22/09/09  

£100.00

So sad his life ended so soon, leaving his lovely family. He will be missed so much. Donation by Sandra Barnes 12/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sending you all my strength through this difficult time, all my love. Donation by Patrick May 10/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

My thoughts are with you all, you are so brave. If there is ever anything I can do for any of you, you only need to ask. Donation by Matthew Nix 05/09/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

May Theo's soul rest in peace, and May God give you strength, health and peace Donation by Khalid Turk 04/09/09  

£400.00

To Liz and family, Thinking about you always. Gill, Jeff, Jamie and Howie. Donation by gillian goode 31/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

We are thinking of you all in this sad times. Theo will certainly be missed. Love xx Donation by Andres, Ana, Juliana and Sofia 31/08/09  

£100.00

Lots of love to you all . xxxxx Donation by Aimée Hodgson 28/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Veronica Anderton 25/08/09  

£100.00

We have been thinking of you all in this incredibly difficult time. All our love, Jo, Jane & Fi xxx Donation by Jane Mumby, Jo Martin & Fiona Wheeler 25/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

So sorry for your loss, Theo was such a wonderful person. Been thinking of you all throughout this very sad time. Donation by Rashad Sharif 25/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Bryn Fowler 24/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

So sorry. Our thoughts are with you and the family. xxxxx Donation by Sheila and David 24/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Kokkino 24/08/09  

£2,000.00 + £564.10 Gift Aid

Liz, so sorry to hear the sad news about theo . yousef al amer Donation by yousef al amer 24/08/09  

£20.00

I was so sad to hear of the loss of Theo. My thoughts are with you and the family. A great way to honour him. Donation by Dan Barrie 21/08/09  

£30.00

Donation by Esther Picard 20/08/09  

£75.00

Liz, so sorry to hear the sad news about Theo. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Lindsey and Martin Donation by Lindsey Snell 19/08/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time George, Barbie, Scarlett and Georgia Donation by Barbie Williams 18/08/09  

£50.00

We are thinking of you all in these diffcult times. Theo will be missed but we treasure the fond memories of our great friend. Reg & Ariette Paul Donation by Ariette Paul 18/08/09  

£100.00

Thinking of you all and sending much love and hugs, Nicola,Sj and Davidxxxx Donation by Nicola Nolan 15/08/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

We are thinking of you all and we are so sorry to hear of your loss, Theo was truely a lovely person.xxxx Donation by Elizabeth Hopkins (Janet Sharif Sister) 15/08/09  

£25.00

So sorry for your loss xxxxx Donation by Katie Lindsay + Andrew 14/08/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

WE WERE VERY SADDENED TO HEAR OF THEO'S PASSING, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME.STEVE, SHIRLEY, STUART & ABBEY Donation by Shirley Crowder 14/08/09  

£50.00

We are thinking of you all during this awful time. Our sincerest condolences. Much love from Tony, Elaine and Katy. XXX Donation by Katy Gillett 13/08/09  

£75.00

Thinking of you at this very sad time. Sue, Nigel, Matt, James XXX Donation by Sue Perry 13/08/09  

£25.00

Please accept our deepest condolences. May the Lord have mercy on Theo and look after all his family. All our love xxx Donation by Austin, Orla, Aoife, Charlie and Harry Rudman 13/08/09  

£100.00
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