Megan Beresford

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Fundraising for Teenage Cancer Trust
£667
raised of £500 target
by 39 supporters
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Participants: Megan Beresford Michael Beresford
Teenage Cancer Trust

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RCN 1062559
We provide expert care and support to young people with cancer

Story

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In 2006 Alice Bullock, a friend of mine since primary school, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma.  She was inspirational to me, her friends and other cancer sufferers through her fight and never gave up.  She documented her story by making films which can be found on www.jimmyteenstv.com .  The last film Alice uploaded shows her preparing for a charity ball she helped to organise at Ravenwood Hall in October 2008, where she managed to raise £5,000 for the Chris Lucas Trust, which funds research into the disease.  After a 2 and half year battle of chemo going in and out of hospital, Alice passed away in December 2008 at the age of 18.  In her short life she touched many people through the films she created and the money and awareness she raised.

We want to raise money by doing the highest free fall sky dive in the UK (15,000ft) to help other teenagers and young adults that are in Alice's situation.  The money raised can go towards creating special cancer units for teenagers so that they don't have to be on a ward with children or old people.  Money could also support research into treatment for cancer and why young people get cancer.

Please dig deep and wish us luck,  Thanks! 


P.S. I also want to raise some money for the Ugandan charity One Step At A Time which aims to help children get an education, protect them from malaria and provide food, shelter and clothing.  If you want to donate to this charity instead/as well please visit http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/MeganBeresford 

About the charity

Teenage Cancer Trust

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RCN 1062559
We are dedicated to improving the quality of life and chances of survival for young cancer patients aged 13-24. We fund and build specialist units in NHS hospitals and provide dedicated staff, bringing young people together so they can be treated by teenage cancer experts in the best place for them.

Donation summary

Total raised
£667.00
+ £82.36 Gift Aid
Online donations
£417.00
Offline donations
£250.00

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