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

Our aim is to give everyone diagnosed with a brain tumour access to the resources that will put them back in control. We enable brain tumour patients and carers to develop their own resilience and to utilise brain tumour support resources from all providers to their full potential.

Donations 372

 

Hi Sara and Chris, I wish I could do more but I hope you are soon at your goal. My donation is in honor of Brandon. Your mom has been a good friend!

Donation by Kris Brauns on 01/10/10

£40.00

 

Best Wishes Chris from customers of Bilton Club via collecting tin.

Donation by sara wilson on 30/09/10

£16.10

+ £4.54 Gift Aid

 

With love and best wishes to Chris from Margaret Hill.

Donation by Sara Wilson on 29/09/10

£40.00

 

From customers of Kings Convenience. Thanks.

Donation by Sara Wilson on 28/09/10

£13.56

 

With our very best wishes Chris....I am sure you will reach your target. Julie, Felicity & Teddy Russ

Donation by Julie Russ on 28/09/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

 

Thanks to customers of Crabtrees, Harrogate via Collecting Tin. Best Wishes Chris.

Donation by Sara Wilson on 27/09/10

£58.86

 

Donation from collection tin at Woodlands garage. Best wishes Chris

Donation by Rita Elder on 24/09/10

£14.27

 

Donation by Lee Dunn on 16/09/10

£26.68

 

Proceeds from a cheese and wine evening.From St. Oswalds Ladies Group. Thanks to all who bought raffle tickets. Good Luck Chris.x

Donation by Doris Whelan on 10/09/10

£95.75

 

Good luck with everything!

Donation by Sophie Stott on 07/09/10

£10.00

 

To Justine and colleagues for their sky dive. From a friend, many thanks.

Donation by Jamie Bramhall on 03/09/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

 

Proceeds from a great gig at Crabtrees, money from the door at Blue Monkey and a whip round at a friends work. Thanks to everyone!

Donation by Jamie Bramhall on 03/09/10

£355.06

+ £100.15 Gift Aid

 

From the Teslales and Admin Staff at 3663.

Donation by Carol Anderson on 31/08/10

£50.00

 

From the book sale at the Village Fayre!

Donation by Anonymous on 26/08/10

£14.00

 

Thank you very much again to everybody who helped and donated at the recent bag packing in Marks and Spencers Harrogate.

Donation by Jackie Patterson on 25/08/10

£461.29

 

Keep on truckin' bud. Catch you in town at a gig soon, no doubt.

Donation by Chris Petch on 24/08/10

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

 

Best wishes from all those who ate lots of burgers at the recent Summer Fayre

Donation by Jillian McCormack on 20/08/10

£370.00

 

Best wishes from everyone who got wet in the stocks at the recent Summer Fayre.

Donation by Anonymous on 09/08/10

£100.00

 

Donation by Matt Thompson on 09/08/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

 

Can't wait for the gig tonight, Chris! x

Donation by Rebecca Ward on 06/08/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

 

From Bridget's mum andx sister. With many thanks.

Donation by sara wilson on 06/08/10

£50.00

 

Lets keep going Chris,love from Hazel,Clive and 100 pork pies!!!!

Donation by Derek Elder on 05/08/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

 

Donation by Anonymous on 05/08/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

 

Good luck to you and your family

Donation by Megan Bester on 04/08/10

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

 

Donation by David Li on 04/08/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£30,084.35
  • Offline donations£10,115.00
  • Text donations£88.00
  • Total raised£40,287.35
  • Gift Aid£2,936.29

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