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 Alexander Rist on 04/08/10

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

 

From customers of Centograph via collecion tin. With thanks.

Donation by Sara Wilson on 02/08/10

£8.71

 

From customers of Woodlands Stop & Shop. With thanks.

Donation by Gary Bramhall on 31/07/10

£20.58

+ £5.80 Gift Aid

 

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

Donation by Jackie Patterson on 28/07/10

£668.24

 

The children and staff from St John's School for the Deaf have raised this money for Chris by having a non-uniform day and a raffle.

Donation by Julie Phelan on 28/07/10

 

From customers of Kings Convenience. With thanks via collection tin

Donation by Sara Wilson on 27/07/10

£12.68

 

Hi there We wish you well with your fund raising. Hope Chris gets his treatment soon. I am Rita's niece which might make sense. kind regards

Donation by Yvonne Tweddle on 27/07/10

 

From the proceeds of the Summer Fayre -with many best wishes from everyone at Jamie's work.

Donation by Anonymous on 26/07/10

£3,975.81

 

Best wishes from all your friends in your Sports and Social Club

Donation by SSC on 26/07/10

£500.00

 

From collection tins at Wesley Chapel cafe. With thanks.

Donation by Sara Wilson on 26/07/10

£9.77

 

Best of luck Chris.

Donation by Gary Bramhall on 22/07/10

£21.75

+ £6.13 Gift Aid

 

Good luck!

Donation by Jonathan Gerring on 18/07/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

 

Best wishes DAVE/PIPPA John and Doreen . Wensley Station

Donation by John MOORE on 15/07/10

£120.00

+ £33.85 Gift Aid

 

Good Luck Chris from Joan.

Donation by Sara Wilson on 09/07/10

£20.00

 

Best Wishes to you Chris, from Mrs Margaret Hill.

Donation by Sara Wilson on 09/07/10

£50.00

 

Good Luck Chris. From Eddie

Donation by Sara Wilson on 09/07/10

£11.81

 

Best of Luck Chris. From Lex and friends

Donation by Gary Bramhall on 06/07/10

£601.20

 

From customers of Beks Electrical. With thanks

Donation by Sara Wilson on 05/07/10

£15.91

 

Donation from Mary via Sydney the Golden Retriever. With thanks.

Donation by Christine Gardner on 05/07/10

 

Thanks to all the Asda customers who gave generously at the recent bag packing.

Donation by Jackie Patterson on 01/07/10

£546.21

 

Donation from Dawn and Peter. With thanks.

Donation by Sara Wilson on 01/07/10

£60.00

 

Donation from Mrs E Craig. With Thanks.

Donation by Jamie Bramhall on 30/06/10

£5.00

 

Donation from Mr P Amey. With Thanks.

Donation by Jamie Bramhall on 29/06/10

£10.00

 

Donation from Mr G Simpson. With thanks.

Donation by Sara Wilson on 26/06/10

£20.00

 

Best Wishes to Chris from Ruth Peberdy.

Donation by sara wilson on 25/06/10

£10.00

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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