Amanda Valentine

Luke Jenkins, nanny's brave soldier

Fundraising for Little Hearts Matter
£3,958
raised of £4,000 target
by 104 supporters
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In memory of Luke Jenkins
Little Hearts Matter

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We offer support and information to anyone affected by half a working heart.

Story

Updated on May 12th 2012 at 12:28 AM from the JustGiving API

Over half way already in just 5 days, thank you so much to everyone who has donated, Luke's dad.

Updated on May 7th 2012 at 8:52 PM from the JustGiving API

Thanks for the donations so far, please can everyone repost to raise awareness, many thanks.

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Luke was born with congential heart disease (half a heart) which meant from the day he was born he faced major open surgery on numerous occasions. From the first operation he showed us just what a fighter he was going to be!

In 2009 Luke suffered a major setback following a standard cardiac catheter procedure leaving him quadriplegic, from which the medical staff said he would never recover or walk again. This is where we saw the true spirit of Luke when he fought back and regained most of his mobility defying all the odds and was also able to walk again unaided!

Luke was a typical boy into everything, excelling in school and was very popular. He wanted to become a cardiac doctor to help other children just like him, but always said he wished he was the only child with the condition.

On Luke's final open heart surgery in March 2012 the procedure was initially a success, however there were numerous complications and issues which at this stage are unexplained. sadly on the 9th of April 2012 Luke lost his fight for life with half a heart.

As Luke wanted to help children similar to himself we would like to carry on his wishes and continue his memory.

Please follow the link below to read about Luke's fight for life with half a heart in the local press paying tribute to the amazing, brave and wonderful little boy that he was.

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/cardiffonline/cardiff-news/2012/04/27/luke-jenkins-seven-loses-fight-to-live-life-with-half-a-heart-91466-30848139/

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About the charity

Little Hearts Matter

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Little Hearts Matter is a national charity offering support and information to anyone affected by the devastating diagnosis of a single ventricle heart condition, children born with half a working heart. We work to support and raise awareness of the needs of these children and their families.

Donation summary

Total raised
£3,958.00
+ £274.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,350.00
Offline donations
£2,608.00

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