Mark Moscrop is fundraising for DebRA

BABY BRIDA ELIZABETH HEARTFORD

'The Little Princess'

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DebRA

Charity Registration No. 1084958

EB - Epidermolysis Bullosa - is a genetic condition where the skin breaks at the slightest touch, causing painful, open blisters and wounds. EB can mean a life of extreme pain, disability and, at its worst it is fatal in infancy. People with severe EB are likely to contract a fatal skin cancer. DebRA provides specialist EB nursing, funds extensive medical research and provides counselling, welfare, respite and advocacy.

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14/08/2007

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Raised: 125%

Target: £12,000.00
Raised so far: £15,055.00

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My story

Cpl ‘Damo’ Heartford is a RAF Police Dog Handler based in Wiltshire, he and his and wife; Stacey, were blessed on the 25th of January 2007 with the arrival of baby ‘Brida’, this beautiful child weighed in at a delicate 6lb 9oz.

Immediately Doctors diagnosed Brida as having the rare genetic condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), in which the skin and internal body linings blister at the slightest knock or rub, causing painful, open wounds. This condition is likely to affect 1 in 17,000 live births and it is estimated that there are currently 5,000 people with the condition in the UK. Because EB is an inherited condition (it cannot be caught), which is passed on genetically from parents to children, first time parents often do not know that they are carriers and will have no prior warning that the child will be affected, until birth.

There are varying degrees of EB the more severe types have an exceptionally high risk of developing skin cancers, shortening their lives by approximately 30-40 years. In its most severe form, the condition is fatal in infancy.

Brida has the most sever type and the Doctors have indicated that the prognosis for this beautiful and delicate child is extremely poor.

Assistance and professional care for sufferers and family is provided by the Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association ‘DebRA’ this worthy charity will give Brida and her parents some measure of comfort during her remaining time.

Please give all you can, if you are affiliated with the Armed Forces then use this as the ‘family’ network which I have always imagined it to be. We are looking after one of our own.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Damo, Stacey and Baby Brida. .

	Donation by Simon, Bridget & Alice 28/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by teri collings 28/02/07	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Collection made during International Rugby weekend 24 Feb 07. Donation by RAF Akrotiri Rugby Club 27/02/07	£300.00
	Donation by Gina Smith 27/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	We are friends of Trish and Daz, cherish every day you have with Brida. Love and best wishes xx Donation by Keith, Joanne, Lauren & Sophie 27/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL Donation by Robbos Mum/DaD 26/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Thinking of you at this difficult time. Donation by Jackie Broadbridge 26/02/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I don't know you, but best wishes to you all. Donation by Anonymous 26/02/07	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Damo Stacey and Brida My thoughts are with you all Tim W Donation by Tim W 26/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	On behalf of the RAF Police Flight and Dog Section at RAF MARHAM Donation by RAF Police MARHAM 26/02/07	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by Helen Head 26/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Exiles played a tournament at Nicosia today and all the teams wanted to show their support for you. Donation by Bob Cresswell 25/02/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Our thoughts are with you and your beautiful baby daughter. Donation by Frances and Andreas 25/02/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Good luck from the Stanleys at Episkopi Donation by Phil, Iris and Hayley Stanley 24/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Connected to DebRA, Cyprus & Armed Forces - best wishes to little Brida and her family Donation by Lynda 24/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	My thoughts are with you in these difficult times, God Bless. Donation by David Murphy - Ex Para 24/02/07	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Friends of Matt MOON send our love x x Donation by Mark, Leah, Lewis & Ben Thornby 23/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Friend of Matt Moon who has sent this to his 'civvy' friends. Best of luck. Donation by Pete Duplock 23/02/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by keith smith {electrician} 23/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	We hope your time together is full of joy Donation by M,H,L.H,C&H 23/02/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Thinking of you! Donation by Mike Howarth 23/02/07	£10.00
	Donation by Dyna Rodd 23/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best wishes to you and your little Brida, my thoughts are with you all Donation by Skid from rafp.co.uk 23/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Guy Lendon 22/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Our thoughts are with you Good Luck! Donation by Shuggie White 22/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Baby Brida, you are in our thoughts and prayers and so are Mummy and Daddy. Donation by Marc Tyley 22/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Nigel Maxey 22/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best wishes Donation by Moony 22/02/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Be as brave as Brida - best wishes Donation by Jim 22/02/07	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	my thoughts go out to the family of baby Brida and I sincerely hope that the target is reached. Donation by PAUL 22/02/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£8,555.00
Offline donations:	£6,500.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,853.72

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