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

 

Donations from our collection at The Victoria Shopping Centre today. Thanks. (110 raffle tickets also sold)

Donation by Sara Wilson on 22/10/11

£83.46

 

Thanks to the customers of Beks Electrical via the collecting tin.

Donation by Sara Wilson on 21/10/11

£19.36

 

Thanks to Eddy for donating his loose change once again. Cheers x

Donation by Sara Wilson on 21/10/11

£39.61

 

From collection tin at Woodlands Garage. Best wishes from all their customers

Donation by DEREK ELDER on 20/10/11

£12.57

 

Big Love.

Donation by K Sowden on 15/10/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

 

From the customers of PERMAFAST via the collecting tin. Thanks

Donation by sw on 08/10/11

£15.00

 

GOOD LUCK XXXX

Donation by ANON on 30/09/11

£20.00

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS- an awesome son-love you loads. Mum and Dad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Donation by SW on 24/09/11

£10.00

 

Happy Birthday Chris from Mrs Margaret Hill

Donation by MH on 24/09/11

£5.00

 

Thanks to customers of Bilton Working Mens Club via collecting tin.

Donation by Sara on 20/09/11

£9.14

 

Thankyou to Mrs Joan Johnson for buying our homemade cards to raise money for Chris . xxx

Donation by Sara on 16/09/11

£20.00

 

Good Luck to an awesome guy xxxxx

Donation by me on 16/09/11

£5.00

 

Good Luck, from your mate Eddie and his collection of loose change !

Donation by GB on 04/09/11

£42.61

+ £10.65 Gift Aid

 

From the customers of OPTICAL EXPRESS in Harrogate. Good Luck Chris.

Donation by sw on 03/09/11

£39.57

 

Donation by Steven Maltby on 30/08/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

 

From customers of RETRO BAR , Harrogate via collecting tin. With thanks. All the best Chris.

Donation by sw on 22/08/11

£39.13

 

From sale of cards and scarves. Lots of love Grandma xxxx

Donation by anon anon on 22/08/11

£20.00

 

From customers of Beks via collecting tin. With thanks

Donation by sw on 05/08/11

£17.02

 

Keep fighting Chris-all the best from Mrs Margaret Hill xx

Donation by sw on 23/07/11

£5.00

 

Hope you reach the target soon duder, all the best

Donation by Jeremy Fowler on 16/07/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

 

Money from Woodlands Garage collection tin,with best wishes from all their customers.

Donation by Rita Elder on 11/07/11

£24.27

 

Hope you get your target soon, love from Ann & Aine

Donation by Ann Donaghy on 11/07/11

£20.00

 

Much love

Donation by anon on 08/07/11

£5.00

 

From the sale of 'glitzy 'scarves made by your loving Grandma. Lots of love to Chris. We will keep fighting for you.

Donation by SW on 01/07/11

£80.00

 

Good luck,take care,just read your plight,nearly raised your needed amount,shouldn't be up to you,NHS should be paying for this young mans treatment.

Donation by cathy sheard on 25/06/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 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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