Laurie Engel Fund
In memory of: Laurie
$1,699,179.36 raised of $1,516,049.66 target
460 donations
My Target:
$1,516,049.66
$1,699,179.36 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/laurieengelfund
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Matthew Engel's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text £10
to 70070
My story
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 were also desperate to improve things.
The Engel family 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. A spacious, state-of-the-art six-bed unit has now been completed and the first patients moved in in February 2010.
We started out hoping to raise £10,000; we've now reached over £1.1 million. Thanks to the wonderful support we have received, Laurie's fund has made a large contribution to this £2.5m project, making a huge difference to the lives of the teenagers treated there. We know 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 help.
My charity
Teenage Cancer Trust
Charity Registration No. 1062559
Every day in the UK, six teenagers are diagnosed with cancer. At Teenage Cancer Trust, we understand that cancer doesn’t stop these teenagers being teenagers. We know that young people have a much better chance if they are treated by teenage cancers experts, in an environment tailored to their needs. So we have created specialist units that aren’t like ordinary cancer wards. Everything about them has been designed to give teenagers the very best chance of a positive outcome. And we want every young person with cancer in this country to have that chance.
Donations 460
Donation by Anonymous on 18/08/12
Borrowed the 'Extracts from the red notebooks' from the library, so here's a contribution. ITIS APIS SPOTANDIS ABIGONE [Roman vase inscription] :>)
Donation by Martin O'Brien on 29/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
From Annika Glennon. Laurie's friend at Westbrook
Donation by Julia Lane on 07/04/12
£50.00
Donation by Clare Stevens on 03/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
To Laurie's memory from another Laurie.
Donation by laurie barnett on 07/03/12
In loving memory
Donation by Julien & Anne-Marie Engel on 26/01/12
£50.00
Donation by Simon Coffey on 07/01/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donations from friends buying the DVD of Jon's film "Anyone Can Play Guitar" - thanks, chaps!
Donation by Laura Spira on 30/12/11
Donation by David Thomas on 11/12/11
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Donation to mark Laura and Michael Spira's 40th wedding anniversary
Donation by Jesmond Blumenfeld & Lizzie Maisels on 21/09/11
Remembering Laurie and celebrating the Dilnot family's three special birthdays.
Donation by Laura Spira on 05/09/11
To celebrate 40 years - happy anniversary Mum & Dad. Jan and Gary xx
Donation by Janis Best on 04/09/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Laura and Mike- Hope you have a lovely and memorable day. Congratulations.
Donation by Ruth and Andy Watts on 03/09/11
Delighted to donate to this fine charity in honour of Laura and Mike's Ruby wedding. Renee and Jeff
Donation by Renee Aronson on 03/09/11
For Laura and Michael - here's to the next 40
Donation by Lesley and Mike on 02/09/11
Congratulations to Laura and Michael
Donation by Deborah and Mike Pagbe on 01/09/11
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Congratulations to Laura and Mike on their Ruby Wedding. Margot & Paul
Donation by Paul Best on 01/09/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Congratulations to Laura and Mike on their Ruby Wedding. Have a great day.
Donation by Heather & Fred on 01/09/11
Congratulations to Laura and Mike on their Ruby anniversary.
Donation by Ruth Bender on 24/08/11
£40.00
+ £10.00 Gift Aid
A fantastic day of cricket to mark Dave's birthday and a great cause.Well done Mr D.
Donation by David Pease-Watkin on 16/08/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
What a great day. A very Happy Birthday to you Dave!
Donation by Stuart & Sharon on 12/08/11
£1,400.00
+ £350.00 Gift Aid
Donation by jonathan dudding on 07/08/11
£950.00
+ £237.50 Gift Aid
Donation to mark the Ruby Wedding of Laura and Michael Spira
Donation by Ian & Beryl Grant on 05/08/11
Donation by James Collins on 05/08/11
£50.00
Happy Birthday, Dave. Was a great day even though I didn't get to bat!
Donation by Rhyddid Carter on 31/07/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations$46,685.23
- Offline donations$1,652,494.13
- Text donations$0.00
- Total raised$1,699,179.36
- Gift Aid$9,739.18
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