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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

Donation by Jenny Martin 16/01/07  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Donation by Charles Faunce 20/12/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thank-you to everyone for the donations made at Claire's memorial service. Donation by Julie,Tony and Peter 14/12/06  

£228.00

Thinking of you at Christmas time, Clairie. Donation by Eleanor Lancastle- Smith 12/12/06  

£5.00

Thinking of you always, little princess. Donation by Mike, Helen, James & Annabel 05/12/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Sarah Deboo 01/12/06  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

If only........... Donation by Peter B (and 'H' Cat) 26/11/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Thinking of you all Donation by Dave Liz and family 26/11/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Our thoughts are with you all. Donation by Philip, Karen and Hazel 21/11/06  

£65.00 + £18.33 Gift Aid

With much and thoughts x Donation by Robert Watts 07/11/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

My thoughts are with you. A truly worthy cause. Wendy x Donation by Wendy Tanner 03/11/06  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 02/11/06  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Something great must come from something so unfair. Donation by Colin 02/11/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Continuing to think of you all Donation by Natalie Miller 02/11/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Kathryn Tiddy 02/11/06  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 02/11/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by AJ White 02/11/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

With best wishes x Donation by Jo Connew 02/11/06  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 02/11/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £2,902.00
  Offline donations: £5,200.00
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