Matthew Engel is fundraising for Teenage Cancer Trust

Laurie Engel Fund

In memory of:
Laurie

Laurie aged 11, the picture of health

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Raising money for

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.

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Matthew Engel

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31/03/2010

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Raised: 91%

Target: £1,000,000.00
Raised so far: £906,884.00

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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. Now a new six-bed unit is under construction which is due for completion in December 2009.

We started out hoping to raise £10,000; we've now reached £870.000. Thanks to the wonderful support we have had, Laurie's fund will make a large contribution to this £2.5m project, which will make 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.

	raise a glass for me. Donation by Hazel T 02/07/08	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	So moved by the account - good luck in the 10 mile run/booze up! Donation by Miles 02/07/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	In support of Richard's 10 mile run and just because I was so moved by Laurie's story Donation by Jim 02/07/08	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	We hope you reach your target soon for such a worthwhile cause Donation by Virginia & Martin Taylor 23/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	a small gesture to help a wonderful cause. Donation by jackie and paul goodman 20/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I took part in Max Carleton-Smith's canoeing expedition. Here is my donation. Donation by Joon Suk Bang 18/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	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... Donation by Caroline, Evan, Ross, Ryan & Don 14/04/08	£300.00 + £84.62 Gift Aid
	Donation by Dave Dudding 25/03/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	In memory of happy times at Westbrook Elementary Donation by Robert Bell 30/01/08	£100.00
	Donation by John Beckett 14/01/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	This is from our Christmas raffle (which I won for the 2nd time)! Hope to see you soon. Donation by Dan Aarons 02/01/08	£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid
	Hope you make it to your target soon. Donation by healeype 01/01/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 28/12/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck in reaching your target. Donation by Wylie Horn 28/11/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A most admirable and fitting fund following such a tragic loss. Donation by Paul Bagon 27/11/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by anonymous 27/11/07	£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid
	Donation by Norman Cobley 27/11/07	£100.00
	Wishing you the very best of luck with the fantastic work that you're doing x Donation by Anonymous 27/11/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by anonymous 27/11/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 27/11/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Very very best of luck and good wishes Donation by Sam 27/11/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Very moving... what an achievement. (What does OBO stand for?) Donation by anonymous 27/11/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I'm sure your son would be proud of what you've achieved. Donation by Steve Blake 27/11/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	As a father I honor your courage to create something some wonderful from such loss. Donation by Sean 27/11/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I hope this small amount helps Donation by SteveyD 27/11/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anna-Rose 08/10/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	OBO Donation by Simon Lewis 06/09/07	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 30/08/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	For Anna Donation by Kaj 23/08/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Could yu please send me a copy of the book. With our very best wishes, Anne, Ron, Ian & Sarah Donation by The Eggleton Family 17/08/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£18,884.00
Offline donations:	£888,000.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£3,922.77

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