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

 

Many thanks to customers of BILTON WORKING MENS CLUB via collecting tin.

Donation by Sara Wilson on 20/02/12

£17.59

 

From the collection tin at Woodlands Garage, thank you to all their customers.

Donation by Rita Elder on 09/02/12

£10.49

 

From Chris's 'earth angel' Mrs Margaret Hill. Thankyou.

Donation by Sara on 08/02/12

£5.00

 

To a brave young man

Donation by C W on 28/01/12

£50.00

 

Donation by Anon on 21/01/12

£5.00

 

Wishing you all the luck in the world xx

Donation by Anon on 10/01/12

£10.00

 

thinking of you all and hope 2012 is a better year . well done to chris for all he has been through , love from sue & family xx

Donation by sue Benson on 23/12/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

 

Happy Christmas to a brave young man. Donation received from Margaret and Stanley Josephs.Thankyou

Donation by S W on 20/12/11

£50.00

 

Merry Christmas Chris. Always in our prayers and hearts from Christine and Ian xxxxx

Donation by Sara Wilson on 19/12/11

£20.00

 

Thanks to the customers of BEKS via the collecting tin

Donation by Sara Wilson on 19/12/11

£15.40

 

best wishes from kristy @ Ben x

Donation by carole drummond on 10/12/11

 

Thanks to everyone who attended The CETA WINTER FAIR and bought our raffle tickets. Cheers.

Donation by Gary Bramhall on 08/12/11

£1,623.40

+ £405.85 Gift Aid

 

Best of luck Chris. Thanks to DJ Trev and all who had a great night at BOTTOM OF THE BOTTLE.

Donation by sw on 08/12/11

£210.00

+ £52.50 Gift Aid

 

Thanks to customers of PERMAFAST -CHESTERFIELD via the collecting tin.

Donation by Stephen Wilson on 08/12/11

£15.50

+ £3.88 Gift Aid

 

Thanks to customers of RETRO BAR. Good Luck Chris .

Donation by Gary Bramhall on 08/12/11

£40.25

+ £10.06 Gift Aid

 

Thankyou to the customers of Bilton Working Mens Club. Good Luck Chris.

Donation by Gary Bramhall on 08/12/11

£30.07

+ £7.52 Gift Aid

 

With love from John and Liz

Donation by Gary Bramhall on 08/12/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

 

Sent with love and prayers from my sister Alma who couldnt make it to the winter fair.

Donation by Rita Elder on 07/12/11

£20.00

 

With love

Donation by G B on 03/12/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

 

Sorry to hear the news today

Donation by Roger Outing on 01/12/11

£125.00

+ £31.25 Gift Aid

 

Always thinking of you and praying for you. Lots of love xxxxx

Donation by Andrea Bilbow on 25/11/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

 

Wishing a long and healthy life for Chris on this day of wishes. With love from Minty's mummy. xxoo 11.11.11

Donation by Mei Lai Hippisley Coxe on 11/11/11

£20.00

 

Many thanks to the customers of Bilton Working Mens Club, Skipton Road via the collection tin. Special thanks to Paula x. Good Luck Chris.

Donation by anon anon on 08/11/11

£52.48

 

Good luck - hope you reach your target soon

Donation by FM on 05/11/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

 

Thanks to customers of Splt Trendz via collecting tin

Donation by sgw on 28/10/11

£7.62

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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