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In March 2009, we received the shocking news that our then 16 month old daughter, Luna, had bladder cancer. As the tumour was so large, we agreed to participate in a clinical trial using more aggressive chemotherapy. Three months later, Luna underwent major surgery and then continued with chemotherapy. The treatment was completed in October and Luna was announced clear of cancer. The risk of relapse over the next couple of years remains high but we are very optimistic. 
Throughout this whole episode, Luna has been absolutely inspirational - a good humoured brave soldier with no respect whatsoever for sophisticated medical equipment or senior doctors. In fact, it is fair to say that Luna has given her parents the strength to get through it all. 

We celebrate Luna's birthday on November 17th and would like to mark the occasion by raising money for the institution that has nurtured her during her illness and will continue to be a part of her life for many years ahead - Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital (GOSH). It is a place that no parent wants to have to take their child to, but once you are there, you realise you are part of a world class medical institution and yet also part of the caring GOSH family. It is not a depressing place at all. It is a place where miracles happen. It is also a place that, directly or indirectly (through collaborative research), treats children from all over the world.

We really do not want you to buy a present for Luna's birthday (she has been showered with very generous gifts this year). We would be extremely grateful though if you could make a donation to Great Ormond Street on her behalf. Whatever you decide to donate, you can make it anonymous, if you prefer.

Please give generously and we can really make a difference.

Thank you very much indeed.

With much love

Luna, Monica, David & Leo (the attention suffering dog)
 
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Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSHCC)

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSHCC)

Charity Registration No. 235825

We need to raise £50 million each year to help rebuild and refurbish Great Ormond Street Hospital, buy vital equipment and fund essential research. Amazing things happen at Great Ormond Street Hospital every day. With your help we can keep the magic alive for our very ill children & their families.

Donations 222

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Balance of monies raised by Baker Tilly's Manchester Office. Well done on breaking the £30k target!!

Donation by Colin Abrahams on 22/12/09

£65.00

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Hi Monica... very touching story... I admire your family's courage... Have a merry Xmas and Happy New Year... Ray

Donation by Ray Brulotte on 21/12/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Best of luck

Donation by David Morris (Baker Tilly) on 21/12/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Gracias por haber curado a mi primita. Lo hemos pasado fatal. Gracias a ustedes ahora irá a la guardería como los demás. Gracias!

Donation by Angela y Alex on 18/12/09

£104.00

+ £29.33 Gift Aid

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Kisses from Uncle Adrian down in Oz

Donation by DC on 17/12/09

£300.00

+ £84.62 Gift Aid

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Good Luck

Donation by Daniel May on 17/12/09

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Merry Christmas Luna !

Donation by elena ciampichetti on 17/12/09

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A true inspiration

Donation by Kevin O'Driscoll on 17/12/09

£100.00

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For a very,very special little lady and David and Monica. With our love and our support Bernice, Colin, Gabi, Tash and of course Fudge!

Donation by Colin Abrahams on 17/12/09

£250.00

+ £70.51 Gift Aid

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This donation is an advance of the monies raised in a prize draw by the staff of Baker Tilly's Manchester office. Great people to work with!

Donation by Colin Abrahams on 17/12/09

£150.00

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Donation by david o'brien on 17/12/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Graham Bond on 17/12/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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second donation - I think you guys are doing great things for a fantastic charity and trying to help you reach your target.

Donation by nicholas ware-fredriksson on 17/12/09

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Happy Christmas to all!

Donation by Richard Basham on 17/12/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Laura Greenberg on 17/12/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Have a great Christmas and happy and healthy New Year Luna......

Donation by ross johnson on 17/12/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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you've all been very brave. I hope you enjoy a nice christmas and new year. Lee

Donation by Lee Hope on 17/12/09

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What a brave little girl - well done Luna

Donation by Helen Jackson on 17/12/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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hope you get better soon luna

Donation by jen w on 17/12/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Dave Moore on 17/12/09

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

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What a great charity and a fabulous effort

Donation by david gent on 17/12/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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Tremendous effort - hope you beat the target

Donation by Russell Armstrong on 17/12/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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I'm so inspired by your fundraising that I'm donating again !

Donation by CMB on 17/12/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Donation by John Stipanovich on 17/12/09

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What a wonderful idea...Great Ormond Street is such an amazing Charity. Wishing the whole family a very Happy Christmas.

Donation by Simon Matthews on 17/12/09

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£23,245.00
  • Offline donations£10,750.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£33,995.00
  • Gift Aid£4,218.31

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