My story

Thanks for visiting Katie's Lymphoedema fundraising page.

The Fund was set up under the aegis of the Royal Marsden Hospital in memory of Pat Wohlrab’s daughter Katie.  After a breast cancer operation and the removal of lymph nodes, Katie began to swell and this condition made her very uncomfortable.  It was almost unbearable.   She looked up lymphoedema on the web and found an alternative clinic in London where they gave treatment in the form of Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD). It served her well and she continued to have MLD.  This took away the swelling and the discomfort.   She felt normal again and that gave her the respite and courage needed to combat the cancer.

Our primary goal is to train nurses in MLD.   In 2001, when Katie died, only a few people knew about this and even doctors were ignorant of its existence.  We hope to make this treatment available on the NHS and we also think it is imperative to inform the public and make the country aware of the advantages of MLD.   They can then make informed choices of treatment if they are suffering from lymphoedema.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to donate: we get your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

My charity

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

Charity Registration No. 1095197

We raise money to help The Royal Marsden provide world-class care for cancer patients, and to support the hospital’s pioneering work in cancer research and education. By doing this, we aim to help make life better for people with cancer everywhere, and strive for a future without it.

Donations 11

Donation by Ginny Broad on 03/03/13

£100.00

windmill2.png

Donation by Anson Timberworks on behalf of CTS on 19/12/12

£100.00

Trumpet.png

Donation re Christmas card lunch 08.11.2012

Donation by Anonymous on 14/11/12

£108.00

+ £27.00 Gift Aid

In celebtation the special birthdays of our Jenny-wen and her wonderful dad Norman - we are happy to honor the charity meaning so much to Jen.

Donation by xx Cyn & Biggles on 24/08/12

£60.00

windmill2.png

Sorry I cannot make the lunch, best of luck with the fundraising, such a worthwhile charity.

Donation by Jo Andrews on 21/03/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

windmill.png

Donation by Rita Akushie on 17/03/11

£250.00

windmill.png

Donation by Dianne Browning on 06/03/11

£150.00

windmill.png

Donation by Diana Mary Cook on 26/02/11

£50.00

windmill.png

Donation by Terence Coyne on 14/12/10

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

3.png

Enjoy your lunch. From your Angel in Absentio

Donation by Dan Cook on 18/11/09

£500.00

+ £141.03 Gift Aid

Donation by mrs m navidi-kasmaei on 29/04/09

£100.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$2,222.98
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$2,222.98
  • Gift Aid$271.92

* Charities pay a small fee for our service. Find out how much it is and what we do for it.