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

 

Sponsorship from two nice blokes in Bilton Working Mens Club for Nidderdale Walk. Cheers !

Donation by SW on 15/05/11

£22.50

 

Good luck to you guys on the walk tomorrow...hope you have your blister plasters ready! Walking for a great cause.

Donation by Christina Salter on 14/05/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

 

Thanks to customers of Beks via collecting tin

Donation by GB on 07/05/11

£23.91

+ £5.98 Gift Aid

 

Thanks to BWMC via collecting tin.

Donation by GB on 03/05/11

£11.73

+ £2.93 Gift Aid

 

It's never enough but I hope every little helps! x

Donation by Julie Phelan on 02/05/11

 

Donation by Joe Vervaecke on 22/04/11

£20.00

 

Good luck!!! only £5000 more to go to reach your aim, all the best with the rest of your fundraising

Donation by Lucy Robinson on 08/04/11

£15.00

 

Best of luck Chris from Auntie Christine and Uncle Ian xxx

Donation by GB on 05/04/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

 

love holly and murphy

Donation by holly johnston on 04/04/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

 

Good Luck Chris xxxxx

Donation by anon on 04/04/11

£10.00

 

Thanks to customers of KINGS CONVENIENCE via collecting tin.

Donation by SW on 14/03/11

£9.57

 

Thanks to customers at BEKS via collecting tin.

Donation by SW on 14/03/11

£30.68

 

Money collected from customers at Woodlands Garage via collection tin, many thanks.

Donation by Rita Elder on 02/03/11

£19.11

 

From sale of scarves,cards etc and proceeds from table top sale at Woodlands Church last Saturday. Thanks to Rita and Jean.

Donation by Sara on 14/02/11

£134.55

 

Keep fighting Chris !

Donation by sw on 12/02/11

£10.00

 

To Chris,a very brave young man from Margaret and Joan.

Donation by SW on 07/02/11

£10.00

 

Well Done Mik for being braver than i am :):) Thinking of you for tomorrow Chris, lots of love Law

Donation by Laura Elder on 31/01/11

£130.00

+ £36.67 Gift Aid

 

With our best wishes Chris From Colin and jean Brotherton

Donation by Jean Brotherton on 25/01/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

 

From customers of Beks Electrical via collecting tin. Thanks.

Donation by SW on 21/01/11

£27.03

 

Good Luck Chris. Customers of Bilton Working Men's Club via collecting tin.

Donation by SW on 17/01/11

£18.52

 

With thanks to customers of Kings Convenience. Good Luck Chris.

Donation by anon anon on 13/01/11

£10.72

 

With best wishes from Christine xx

Donation by G B on 13/01/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

 

With best wishes. good luck with the fundraising.

Donation by Noelle Wilson on 24/12/10

 

Collected from Woodlands Garage via collection tin.

Donation by Rita Elder on 16/12/10

£28.50

 

Love From Grandad ( Frank) x

Donation by Frank on 14/12/10

£1,000.00

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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