Laurie Engel Fund
Page creator: Matthew Engel
Page closes: 30th Sep 2008
In memory of: Laurie
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Laurie aged 11, the picture of health
About our charity : Teenage Cancer Trust Teenage Cancer Trust
Each day in the UK, 6 teenagers will find out they have cancer. Teenage Cancer Trust builds Units specifically for these patients in NHS hospitals, providing an environment where they feel most comfortable. We fill these units with computers, TVs, games consoles, pool tables and kitchens - to avoid hospital food!
Charity Registration No 1062559
Fundraising target:  £800,000.00
Donations to date:  £ 723,147.00
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Laurie Engel was a smart, funny, charming, sparky, sporty boy.  He grew up in the beautiful Golden Valley in Herefordshire.  At the age of 11 he wanted to win Wimbledon, or failing that be a sports writer like his dad.  The world appeared to be at his feet. 

Then he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer.  Despite more than a year of intensive treatment, he died in September 2005, aged 13.

Laurie was treated at the Birmingham Children's Hospital, the childhood cancer centre for much of England.  The Engel family found the medical care there world-class, but the facilities and surroundings dismal.  The hospital staff are also desperate to improve things.

The Engels set up the Laurie Engel Fund to work with Teenage Cancer Trust and the hospital to ensure future patients have better conditions than Laurie did.  We have already raised well over £750,000.  The immediate plan is to build a new six-bed teenage unit costing £2 million, as an extension to the existing ward.  Building is due to begin this spring, to be completed in spring 2009.  

Thanks to the wonderful support we have had, Laurie's fund will make a large contribution to this project, which will brighten the lives of sick teenagers.  We think Laurie would be proud.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. Teenage Cancer Trust will receive your money directly and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Many thanks for your support.

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Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
04/07/2008 £10.00 £2.82 Good luck Rich. Ten miles to find a pint, its just like living in the countryside! 
03/07/2008 £20.00 £5.64  
02/07/2008 £25.00 £7.05 Best of luck with the run, very moving story. 
02/07/2008 £10.00 £2.82 raise a glass for me. 
02/07/2008 £20.00 £5.64 So moved by the account - good luck in the 10 mile run/booze up! 
02/07/2008 £25.00 £7.05 In support of Richard's 10 mile run and just because I was so moved by Laurie's story 
23/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 We hope you reach your target soon for such a worthwhile cause 
20/06/2008 £50.00 £14.10 a small gesture to help a wonderful cause. 
18/06/2008 £20.00 £5.64 I took part in Max Carleton-Smith's canoeing expedition. Here is my donation. 
14/04/2008 £300.00 £84.62 Truly shocked to read your story last week; and sorry to have been out of touch for so long. We all loved Laurie, and will continue to do so... 
25/03/2008 £100.00 £28.21  
30/01/2008 £100.00 n/a In memory of happy times at Westbrook Elementary 
14/01/2008 £50.00 £14.10  
02/01/2008 £60.00 £16.92 This is from our Christmas raffle (which I won for the 2nd time)! Hope to see you soon.  
01/01/2008 £50.00 £14.10 Hope you make it to your target soon. 
28/12/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
28/11/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Good luck in reaching your target.  
27/11/2007 £50.00 £14.10 A most admirable and fitting fund following such a tragic loss.  
27/11/2007 £35.00 £9.87  
27/11/2007 £100.00 n/a  
27/11/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Wishing you the very best of luck with the fantastic work that you're doing x 
27/11/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
27/11/2007 £10.00 £2.82  
27/11/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Very very best of luck and good wishes 
27/11/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Very moving... what an achievement. (What does OBO stand for?) 
27/11/2007 £20.00 £5.64 I'm sure your son would be proud of what you've achieved. 
27/11/2007 £20.00 £5.64 As a father I honor your courage to create something some wonderful from such loss. 
27/11/2007 £20.00 £5.64 I hope this small amount helps 
08/10/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
06/09/2007 £10.00 £2.82 OBO 
30/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
23/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 For Anna 
17/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Could yu please send me a copy of the book. With our very best wishes, Anne, Ron, Ian & Sarah  
14/08/2007 £5.00 £1.41 via OBO with best wishes 
14/08/2007 £20.00 n/a via OBO 
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 obo fan(?) but also long admirer of Matthew's writing. Best wishes for the campaign. 
13/08/2007 £10.00 n/a  
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
13/08/2007 £20.00 n/a OBO from Italy - a moving account 
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 OBO linked donation 
13/08/2007 £100.00 n/a  
13/08/2007 £452.00 £127.49 a worthy cause and linked to my favourite website 
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
13/08/2007 £5.00 £1.41 obo 
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 another OBOer 
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 OBOer 
13/08/2007 £148.00 £41.74 a fan of OBO  
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 OBO 
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
13/08/2007 £30.00 £8.46 Another OBO'er - best of luck with the campaign 
13/08/2007 £10.00 £2.82 obo 
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 All the very best.  
13/08/2007 £25.00 £7.05 from an OBOer 
13/08/2007 £10.00 £2.82  
13/08/2007 £25.00 £7.05  
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
13/08/2007 £10.00 £2.82 another OBO 
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Another OBOer 
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Great cause- good luck 
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 OBO Reader - a very worthy cause 
13/08/2007 £5.00 £1.41 another OBO'er 
13/08/2007 £20.00 n/a best wishes 
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 One more from the OBO - with very best wishes. 
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 See, OBO isn't a *total* waste of time: a tiny step closer to a very worthwhile target 
13/08/2007 £10.00 £2.82 OBO 
13/08/2007 £50.00 £14.10 One more OBOer. There are no words. 
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 This donation in memory of Sarah 17yrs who died last month of osteosarcoma...misdiagnosed. 
13/08/2007 £10.00 £2.82 OBO reader 
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
13/08/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Another moved OBOer. Good luck. 
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 OBO'er. Best of luck, a very worthwile cause. 
13/08/2007 £10.00 £2.82  
13/08/2007 £10.00 £2.82  
13/08/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Another OBOer - best wishes & good luck with the fundraising. 
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
13/08/2007 £5.00 £1.41 Sorry it couldn't be more, your strength is an inspiration  
13/08/2007 £10.00 £2.82 via OBO. Such a good cause. 
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 A moving story and a worthy cause. Best wishes. 
13/08/2007 £10.00 £2.82  
13/08/2007 £250.00 £70.51 OBO 
13/08/2007 £50.00 n/a Best wishes from an OBO reader in the Cayman Islands 
13/08/2007 £5.00 £1.41 Best of luck from another OBO Reader 
13/08/2007 £25.00 £7.05 via OBO. Keep going 
13/08/2007 £5.00 £1.41  
13/08/2007 £10.00 £2.82 OBO 
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Another OBO'er 
13/08/2007 £10.00 £2.82 OBO reader - very best wishes 
13/08/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Via OBO 
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64 OBO 
13/08/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Best wishes with the appeal 
13/08/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Best wishes from an OBO reader 
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
13/08/2007 £10.00 £2.82  
13/08/2007 £15.00 £4.23  
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
13/08/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Best of luck for securing all that's needed 
13/08/2007 £10.00 £2.82  
13/08/2007 £20.00 £5.64  
12/08/2007 £10.00 £2.82  
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