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Weʼve raised £265 to Hello everyone, thank you for visiting our page. Our beautiful 9 year old son Thomas is suffering from Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)
- Funded on Sunday, 31st December 2023
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Hello everyone, thank you for visiting our page. Our beautiful 9 year old son Thomas is suffering from Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrenoleukodystrophy
He was an avid football player but he has had to stop since March 2023 as the disease has left him feeling weak, he is having more seizures and his speech has been affected which means he hasn’t been able to go to school or interact with his friends for the last few months. This disease if left untreated can cause death within a year. There is a pioneering treatment which can cure this condition available at UPMC in Pittsburgh. I used all our savings to get him out there 6 weeks ago for a consultation and we were since informed that he has been accepted for the treatment programme, that is ready to begin at the end of this month.
Flights have been booked for the 31st of May. I had been able to secure funding for the whole thing through a family friend but I was informed earlier this week that unfortunately that he can no longer help us due to ongoing business problems. The last few days have been horrendous and it’s been very emotional, having talked to some friends they suggested we setup a JustGiving Page, I know we need a miracle so I have turned to the Spurs family for help, With this treatment our son can be saved and live a normal life, he can get back to playing football which he loves and hopefully can fulfil his dream of being a mascot for Tottenham. The treatment, aftercare, accommodation is going to cost £50,000. We would be eternally grateful for anything the wider Spurs family can donate. I know times are hard but our son can be saved and I have to try everything to get him this treatment. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts Mummy Louise, Daddy G, Nana Pat, Papa Robert, Uncle Dave and Auntie Shona 🙏🏽 💙🤍 COYS
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- 5 months ago
Robert Woods
5 months agoHello everyone, we didn’t get the Christmas wish we wanted as Thomas was deemed not ready to fly back yet. His doctors has said he requires another few weeks rehabilitation before they are happy to let him come home. We managed to all spend Xmas together via Zoom and some flights to the US. We thank you for the support and if you are able to find it in your hearts to help us get over the final hurdle we would be forever grateful
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- 5 months ago
Robert Woods
5 months agoWe are very close to Thomas coming home, he has a few final checks to clear but all is looking good for the end of the week. We hoped this day would come but in the dark days we were unsure. Due to his extended stay, we have a medical bill that if you can find it in yourselves to help with we would be ever so grateful. Without all the help we received previously, Thomas would never have got to this stage. This is the season of giving and helping our fellow man, if you can help please do so we can get Thomas home for Christmas. Thank you
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- 6 months ago
Robert Woods
6 months agoHello everyone, Thomas is 2 weeks away from coming home. He has made incredible progress in the last month, he is walking unaided which he hasn’t been able to do for almost a year, slowly but he is walking. If he continues like this once back at home there is a great chance he can get back to playing Football. We need some help to settle the final bill and the flights so if you can help to bring him home for Christmas then please give what you can and it would be the very best Christmas present we could receive. Thank you so much
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Ankur Desai
Dec 19, 2023
Wishing you a speedy recovery from a US Spurs fan bud! COYS!
£50.00
Phil P
Dec 19, 2023
Stay strong! All the Spurs and football family are with you! COYS COYS COYS!
Anonymous
Dec 19, 2023
Get will soon Yiddo COYS XXXX
Anonymous
Dec 19, 2023
£25.00
Felon 82
Dec 19, 2023
Good luck, keep positive
£25.00
Graham
Dec 19, 2023
Hi TomWishing you a very Happy Christmas. Get well soon and as always COYS. X GrahamThanks to Brian from Tottenham on Tour for sharing your story
£50.00
Tiger299
Dec 19, 2023
I hope that this small donation helps you towards your dream. COYS.
£10.00
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