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Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £8,102.00
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My story

 
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In August 2005 our 10 year old daughter, Claire, began to complain of headaches and then started being sick frequently. In September we were told that Claire had a Glioblastoma Multiforme tumour – one of the most malignant types of brain tumour with an average life expectancy of no more than 12 months. Claire then started weeks of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, all of which she took in her stride. Her response was to charm every one she met with her wonderful smile. She was happiest when she was surrounded with pens, pencils and creative ‘stuff’ to make more of her works of art. She rarely complained about the effects of her illness and seemed bemused by all the attention that she was getting. We had wonderful support from friends, family and the health professionals who had become part of our lives since September 2005, and everything possible was done to ensure that Claire’s quality of life was undiminished. She died peacefully at home in our arms on Thursday 20th July 2006.

Our wish now is for families in the future to hear their consultants say ‘There is a treatment and the long term outlook is good’,   rather than what we heard :  ‘I’m sorry, there is very little we can do. Take her home and make the most of the time that you have left.’

 

Supporting SDBTT in Claire’s memory will help make this possible. 

A Charity Ball is being organised to raise money for the fund. For more details go to the website : www.glitzandglamourball.com


Many thanks for your support.

Julie, Tony and Peter

Still thinking of you, Little Princess Donation by Helen, Mike, James and Annabel 26/11/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

With all my love on your birthday Donation by Granny Hill 26/11/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

With all our love Donation by Granny and Grandpa 26/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

With all our love on your 14th birthday Donation by Kate,Chris, Sarah and Matthew 26/11/08  

£20.00

Donation by Anonymous 05/11/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Always thinking of you Donation by Helen, Mike, James & Annabel 20/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

With all our love Donation by Granny & Grandpa 20/07/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Thinking of you every day, dearest Claire Donation by Granny Hill 19/07/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

From the Grand National horses! Donation by Andrew Ross 07/04/08  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Always thinking of you Donation by Granny and Grandpa 27/03/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 10/03/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Raised by the Karrman Dance School Xmas Raffle Donation by KarenWoolmer 08/02/08  

£74.00

Remembering you on your 13th birthday XXXX Donation by Kate,Chris,Sarah & Matthew 26/11/07  

£20.00

With all our love Donation by Granny and Grandpa 26/11/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Thinking of you always Donation by Mike, Helen, James and Annabel 25/11/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All my love, Granny Donation by Granny Hill 25/11/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Brenda, Dick & Stewart 20/11/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Thinking of you, one year on, little princess Donation by Mike, Helen, James and Annabel 20/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thinking of you, as we do everyday. XXOOXX Donation by Kate,Chris,Sarah & Matthew 20/07/07  

£50.00

Donation by Anon 19/07/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Thinking of you all the time. All my love, Granny Donation by Granny Hill 18/07/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

for claire who made us all so happy Donation by gaye sharpe 16/07/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

With all our love Donation by Granny & Grandpa 15/06/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Ocarina Workshop 04/04/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Virtual Tea and Cakies... Wahoo! Donation by Anon 27/03/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

In the hope that every little helps Donation by Christopher Tanfield 21/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 05/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Always in our thoughts Donation by Sue, Andrew, Charlotte & Tom 11/02/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Always in our thoughts. Donation by Granny & Grandpa R 01/02/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Thinking of you all Donation by Sally Bolton 16/01/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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