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

 

Many thanks to EDDY for your kind donation. GO CHRIS !!

Donation by Gary Bramhall on 16/08/12

£48.60

+ £12.15 Gift Aid

 

Donation by Anonymous on 14/08/12

£7.00

Donation by Anonymous on 12/08/12

£1.00

 

Many thanks to the customers of Kings Convenience via the collecting tin.

Donation by Sara Wilson on 10/08/12

£7.90

 

Many thanks to customers of Woodlands Garage via collection tin. All good wishes to Chris.

Donation by Rita Elder on 09/08/12

£19.04

 

Many thanks to the customers of BEKS ELECTRICAL via the collecting tin.

Donation by Sara on 09/08/12

£23.94

 

Thanks to LEX for raising this via collecting buckets at a gig. Cheers friend . XXXXX

Donation by SW on 01/08/12

£40.00

 

Thanks Dave and Liz for buying our wristbands. Cheers xxxx

Donation by Sara Wilson on 01/08/12

£5.00

 

Donation by Rita Elder on 18/07/12

£23.50

 

xxx

Donation by Danielle Anderson on 09/07/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

 

With love.

Donation by Kristy and Ben on 06/07/12

 

Sale of wristbands. Thanks

Donation by Sara on 05/07/12

£5.00

 

Thanks to customers of Optical Express via collecting tin

Donation by S W on 28/06/12

£6.24

 

All the very best to you Chris. Lots of love Mrs Hill.

Donation by Sara on 27/06/12

£5.00

 

From sales of wristbands at Bilton Club-Thanks

Donation by Gary on 21/06/12

£6.00

 

More CD sales...

Donation by Ben Sowden on 17/06/12

£160.00

+ £40.00 Gift Aid

 

From members of BITON WORKING MENS CLUB via collecting tin.Thankyou

Donation by Sara Wilson on 15/06/12

£11.03

Donation by Anonymous on 15/06/12

£10.00

 

From the customers of Woodlands Garage with best wishes

Donation by Rita Elder on 12/06/12

£29.19

 

Proceeds from FWF's fundraising gig on May 25th plus pre-orders of the CETA Mixtape CD and donations on the night.

Donation by Ben Sowden on 04/06/12

£442.24

+ £110.56 Gift Aid

 

Best wishes from The Pattersons

Donation by Jackie Patterson on 20/05/12

£50.00

Donation by Jemma Swainston-Rainford on 15/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

 

From sale of wristbands to local football team in Chesterfield. Thanks Guys !

Donation by Sara Wilson on 15/05/12

£12.00

 

Good luck with the fundraising! x

Donation by Suzanne Hay on 09/05/12

£5.00

Donation by Anonymous on 01/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 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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