My story

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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Happy Birthday, Luna! Monica, great idea for the website and thanks for giving us the chance to contribute.

Donation by Dan Gissendanner on 16/11/09

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Happy Birthday Luna! May the sun shine on you!

Donation by Margarita Sabarny on 16/11/09

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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A very happy birthday to beatiful Luna

Donation by federica sambiase on 16/11/09

£175.00

+ £49.36 Gift Aid

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Happy Birthday Luna!

Donation by Isidro Fernandez on 16/11/09

£200.00

+ £56.41 Gift Aid

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Best wishes to brave Luna and her family - have a fab 2nd birthday x

Donation by Joanne Watson on 16/11/09

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

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What a beautiful little girl you are.. Happy Birthday, Luna!

Donation by Irem Sukan on 16/11/09

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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Donation by Ben Dobson on 16/11/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Happy Birthday Luna!

Donation by Sue Wallace on 16/11/09

£150.00

+ £42.31 Gift Aid

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Happy B-Day brave girl. Keep your parents smiling :-)))

Donation by Zoe, Lea, Anges and Tibor Pandi on 16/11/09

£100.00

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Have a fantastic birthday Luna. Everyone is very proud of you.

Donation by Simon Hillard on 16/11/09

£75.00

+ £21.15 Gift Aid

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Happy Birthday Luna.. Much Love from The Elliotts

Donation by Stephen Elliott on 16/11/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Happy 2nd Birthday Luna! Hope you have a really great day together xx

Donation by Donna Hunt on 15/11/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Dearest Luna, Happy Birthday! May you be blessed with many more happy years!

Donation by Melissa Bacani on 15/11/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Happy Birthday to the warrior princess, and a thought for all the other little warriors out there who need the GOSH magic

Donation by The Alizacs on 15/11/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Donation by JAVED KUREISHI on 15/11/09

£100.00

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Feliz Cumpleanos Luna! Con nuestro amor, Alex, Andrew, George, Pearl & Sadie XXXX

Donation by Alexandra Maurice on 15/11/09

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Dear Luna, a very Happy Birthday & a Big God Bless ! Love

Donation by Rohit Bhan on 15/11/09

£50.00

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Feliz Cumpleanhos Luna !

Donation by Joseph Rodriguez on 15/11/09

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What a great idea. Happy birthdy Luna

Donation by Anna Swaithes on 14/11/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Donation by RICARDO COATS on 14/11/09

£500.00

Donation by catheirne braganza on 13/11/09

£150.00

+ £42.31 Gift Aid

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Monica, thank you for this idea and the opportunity to contribute to this project. Happy Bday, Luna!

Donation by Elvira Bobillo on 13/11/09

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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Donation by Fernando Lopez-Ona on 13/11/09

£175.00

+ £49.36 Gift Aid

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Donation by Barry Lane on 13/11/09

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Donation by malcolm sweeting on 13/11/09

£75.00

+ £21.15 Gift Aid

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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