My story

Chris was only 8 years old when he was rushed to Leeds General Infirmary suffering from pain behind his right ear, nausea and weight loss. After emergency surgery it was discovered that Chris had a rare brain tumour called an ependymoma. That was just the start of an epic battle to try and beat the disease.

We are raising as much money as we can to help Chris with any treatments recommended by doctors but not available on NHS

 

CHRIS'S STORY

Chris was only 8 years old when he was rushed to Leeds General Infirmary suffering from pain behind his right ear, nausea and weight loss. After emergency surgery it was discovered that Chris had a rare brain tumour called an ependymoma. That was just the start of an epic battle to try and beat the disease.

 

  
Under the expert care of his Neurosurgeon, Mr Van Hille, Chris made an amazing recovery and after radiotherapy was able to resume a near normal life. Sadly after 4 years of remission the cancer returned in his spine. The tumour was removed and further radiotherapy was given to the whole spine and rest of the brain together with 4 months of grueling chemotherapy. With courage and strength that astounded all Chris recovered well even taking up Martial Arts in a bid to improve his health earning 4 belts in Kung Fu.
After 3 years remission he received the devasting news that the cancer had returned at the top of his spine. Over the last 3 years Chris has had 6 more spinal tumours most of them removed during increasingly high risk surgery. We were delighted, therefore, when Chris was acepted for a new form of radiotherapy called Cyberknife, in London but devastated when funding for this was refused 3 times. 
We want to raise money for this treatment  which at present costs £22,000, and for any other Doctor recommended treatments that could help but which are not routinely available on the NHS. Chris is a quiet, determined and modest young man whose interests include playing guitar (he performed in front of his Primary school after his first surgery) and who was nominated by his Secondary school for The Princess Diana Award for inspiring others with his courage and quiet dignity. Any surplus funds will be directed towards ependymoma research.

 

 

 

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Brainstrust

Brainstrust

Charity Registration No. 1114634

brainstrust is a UK based brain cancer charity, dedicated to improving clinical care for brain tumour sufferers and providing co-ordinated support in their search for treatment. We provide support and advice from the point of diagnosis, we work to improve care and, ultimately, saving lives.

Donations 372

 

Donation by Anonymous on 26/03/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

 

Thankyou to the customers of PERMAFAST LTD for all your support for Chris via the Collecting Tin.

Donation by Sara and Gary on 23/03/13

£21.70

 

Thankyou to the customers of BEKS ELECTRICAL via the collecting tin.

Donation by Sara Wilson on 28/02/13

£18.23

 

Thank you to the customers and staff at Woodlands garage for all their support over the last 3yrs.

Donation by Rita Elder on 19/02/13

£6.69

 

Thankyou to the customers of RETROBAR via the collecting tin

Donation by Sara on 10/02/13

£9.30

 

Thankyou to the customers of SPLIT TRENDZ HAIRDRESSERS via the collecting tin

Donation by Sara on 01/02/13

£7.36

 

Thankyou to the customers of BILTON WORKING MEN'S CLUB via the collecting tin

Donation by Sara on 01/02/13

£68.34

 

Thankyou to the customers of CHICO'S TAKEAWAY via the collecting tin

Donation by Sara on 01/02/13

£41.04

 

From sale of wristbands. With love xxx

Donation by Lucy Stephenson on 28/01/13

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

 

Sincerely from the bottom of my heart I wish you all the wishes in the world. Nikki x

Donation by Nicola Johnson on 15/01/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

 

Money from collection tin in Woodlands garage,many thanks to all their customers.

Donation by Rita Elder on 15/01/13

£32.15

+ £8.04 Gift Aid

 

From the sale of Jewellery. Keep fighting Chrisxx

Donation by Rita Elder on 10/01/13

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

 

Thinking of you at christmas and praying for good news . lots of love Andy,Sue,Sophie & Tom Benson xx

Donation by sue Benson on 24/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

 

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Donation by Anon on 15/12/12

£15.00

 

Many thanks to the customers of BEKS via the collecting tin

Donation by Sara on 15/12/12

£33.49

 

Thanks to Sharon and Jo from 'Special Occasions'. XXXX

Donation by Sara on 15/12/12

£10.00

 

Thanks to Lucy Stephenson for selling our wristbands. Cheers

Donation by Sara on 15/12/12

£24.00

 

Many thanks to CERI WILKINS for organising a Comedy/Curry Night at Jaipur Spice. Thanks to everyone who attended. xxx

Donation by Sara on 15/12/12

£200.00

 

Many thanks to D J Trev and all who attended 'Bottom of the Bottle'.

Donation by Sara on 15/12/12

£175.00

 

Collection from the service of thanksgiving for Roger Outings life. He will be smiling down on you Chris.

Donation by Rita Elder on 04/12/12

£105.00

 

Thanks to all who helped make CETAcoustic such a success on Sunday night.

Donation by Ben Sowden on 04/12/12

£720.00

+ £180.00 Gift Aid

 

Many thanks to all who supported our WINTER FAIR/RAFFLE.

Donation by Gary Bramhall on 28/11/12

£1,650.00

+ £412.50 Gift Aid

 

Donation by Anonymous on 12/11/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

 

Many thanks to customers of WENSLEYDALE CREAMERY via the collection tin

Donation by Sara Wilson on 09/11/12

£26.93

 

I hope this goes someway to getting the treatment that Chris deserves. That man is a true inspiration, very privileged to call him a friend.

Donation by James Astin on 02/11/12

£300.00

+ £75.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$45,674.81
  • Offline donations$15,356.84
  • Text donations$133.60
  • Total raised$61,165.25
  • Gift Aid$4,457.95

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