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Thank you for choosing to donate to Rob's memorial fund.  As a family we have chosen to give any donations to the Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust.  We have specified to the trust that we would like the money raised to be split between two appeals, both of which Rob has benefitted from in the past.

Artificial Heart Research Fund

Harefield Hospital has pioneered the use of artificial hearts to save the lives of patients with end stage heart failure who are deteriorating and unable to wait for a heart transplant. Cardiologists and surgeons are working very closely with scientists in the Heart Science Centre to study the mechanisms underlying this improvement in heart function.

Most of you will know that Rob was invited to participate in a bridge to recovery trial pioneered at Harefield and was only the 14th person to have an LVAD implanted with a view to recovery. So it is vital this important research programme continues for the benefit and future treatment of many other patients with advanced heart failure.

The Magdi Yacoub Institute

The Magdi Yacoub institute is a charity formed specifically to provide facilities and support for research at the Harefield Heart Science Centre. Harefield Heart Science Centre is a purpose built, state of the art research facility, that enables academic staff from the National Heart and Lung Institute and NHS staff from Harefield hospital to work on a single site under the direction of Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub.

Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub is Director of Research at the Harefield Heart Science Centre. He received a Knighthood for services to cardiac surgery in 1991, was elected Fellow of the Royal Sociaty (FRS) in 1999 and more importantly, in 2000 he gave Robert his artificial heart, having chosen Rob to be one of his last patients on the NHS.

We're sure that Rob would agree with our choice of charities and we're positive you all will too.  So thanks again for all your donations.

The Thomas Family

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Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital Charitable Fund

Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital Charitable Fund

Charity Registration No. 1053584

The Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK, treating patients from across the country. We have the largest centre for cystic fibrosis in Europe. Heart disease is the UK's biggest killer. Lung disease incapacitates 1 person in 7.

Donations 32

 

A great guy who'll really will be missed.

Donation by David and Christine on 19/08/09

 

We'll never forget you Rob. Natalie & Rick x

Donation by natalie startin on 18/08/09

 

We will both miss Rob. A sad loss for Christine, Jenny, James, Hannah and all of us.

Donation by John & Jenny on 17/08/09

 

With fond memories of a lovely neighbour, Xmas parties and children crowing up together.

Donation by Hilkka, Riikka, Katriina, Gudrun & Maija on 13/08/09

 

Rob was worth every penny. Will miss a cheerful chat with him.

Donation by Syd & Sheila on 13/08/09

 

We will miss you and your opinions on so many different things very much.

Donation by Sue and Terry on 03/08/09

 

A lovely man who will be missed by all who knew him.

Donation by Pete & Gill on 03/08/09

 

Lots of love and happy memories

Donation by Cheryl and Geoff on 01/08/09

 

Donation by Tracey and Pat Keogh on 01/08/09

 

In memory of Hannah's Dad - from the Rutter Family

Donation by Nigel Rutter on 31/07/09

 

Really sorry to hear such sad news, he will be sorely missed but many hapy and fond memories!x

Donation by Alexis and Jen on 31/07/09

 

With our deepest sympathy

Donation by Ben & Andrezza on 31/07/09

 

Donation by Graham and Helen Hawes on 31/07/09

 

Donation by Anonymous on 31/07/09

 

Rob was a top man who always made us feel welcome in his home. We will both miss him.

Donation by Ross & Mandy on 30/07/09

 

I have fond memories of happy times.

Donation by Rodney Bladon on 30/07/09

 

A good man

Donation by daniel sheard on 30/07/09

 

Donation by Anonymous on 30/07/09

 

My Condolences to the Thomas family. Rob was a work colleague and friend and i will always have fond memories of him.

Donation by Karen Coombs on 30/07/09

 

Rob was a remarkable part of an extraordinary family, that we are lucky enough to call friends. He'll be missed but always remembered.

Donation by Steevan Glover on 29/07/09

 

Donation by Charles Kelley on 29/07/09

 

For all that has gone by & for all that is to come we are blessed by the people who we will always love & will always love us Chris

Donation by donna ranger on 28/07/09

 

Rob was a great man and we're going to miss him. Love to you all. Jamie and Anna x

Donation by Jamie and Anna on 28/07/09

 

Donation by Gill and Freddie Bamber on 28/07/09

 

Sorry to hear about your loss. Thank you to such a warm and loving family for providing a home for my daughter.

Donation by Wendy Hollowood on 27/07/09

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£815.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£815.00
  • Gift Aid£205.90

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