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Joanna Ellington is raising money for The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust
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on 7 August 2011

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Every week a family in the UK hears the devastating words ‘your child has a rare cancer’. For families facing a diagnosis of retinoblastoma, life changes in an instant. At CHECT, we offer lifelong emotional support, practical advice, and grants to support anyone affected by retinoblastoma.

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<p>Hello! Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>We are raising money for CHECT - Childhood Eye Cancer trust. CHECT supports families whose children have been diagnosed with eye cancer ( retinoblastoma ) as well as raising awareness of this rare disease and funding research in treating and diagnosing cancer of the eye.</p> <p>Our son Tom was diagnosed with eye cancer at the age of 2. CHECT was there for us, helping us to come to terms with what was happening and to support Tom through the trauma of the necessary treatment and in his everyday life.&nbsp;</p> <p>Retinoblastoma only normally affects children under the age of 5 and if caught early, childrens eyes and sight can be saved.</p> <p>Please help us to fight this disease by sponsoring us on our 50 mile walk/cycle ride along the Thames on September 24th and 25th.&nbsp;</p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p>

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£4,632.00
+ £1,030.50 Gift Aid
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£4,632.00
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