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This fundraising page was created in memory of our baby boy, Nathan Antony Brown who was born on August 31, 2007 and passed away on October 23, 2007 after a brave 53 day battle against Cystic Fibrosis and Tracheobronchomalacia.  Nathan's extremely short life of 7 and half weeks was filled so much with pain which he didn't deserve.  We promised him that his plight would not be in vain and that we would help raise awareness of CF together with money in his name to fund vital research and treatments.  £6.5m is needed to fund gene therapy trials, to stop the lung damage which claims the lives of 90% of people who succumb to the disease, like Nathan.  Although essentially these trials are too late to save Nathan, the funds you donate in his memory could enable sufferers to not only breathe like you and us but to look forward to the same length and quality of life that you and us take for granted.  Should you wish to learn more about Nathan, read his story, view his photo gallery or light a candle for him, then please visit his memorial webpage at <a href="http://www.nathan-brown.memory-of.com" target="mytarget">www.nathan-brown.memory-of.com</a>. We held a 1st Birthday Ball in 2008 in memory of Nathan at the JJB Stadium in Wigan, Lancashire, which was a tremendous success, raising nearly £11,900 to be used towards a cure - but we need more and we need your help! We held a 2nd Birthday Raffle in 2009 in memory of Nathan which was again supported readlly well raising £2,200 for the CF Trust.  In 2010, we joined ovther teams competing in It's a Knockout in Cheadle and came second overall raising £894 for the CF Trust.  We are participating once again this year in It's a Knockout in Cheadle.  Nine friends are joing Stephen (Nathan's Daddy) to form our team, Nathan's Champs, in which we hope to have an amazing family fun day whilst riaisng more needed finds.  So if you can, please support us in our quest to raise a further £500. Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Cystic Fibrosis Trust will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you. Thank you for visiting our fundraising page.  Please donate generously and many thanks for your support! Love Donna & Stephen Brown (Nathan's Mummy & Daddy) XX Breakdown of Monies Raised Off-Line £155 on 16 July 2011 - £100 Received from The Traynor Foundation, courtesy of Ric Traynor of Begbies Traynor Group Plc (Donna's Work) & £55 received from Warwick Gaskill's friends and family in support of him competing in It's a Knockout. £2,200 on 31 August 2009 - Raised from holding a raffle 2 commemorate Nathan's 2nd birthday.  Tickets purchased from Nathan's family, good friends and their colleagues, friends and family.  Thank you all so much for those who yet again have supported us and Nathan's cause! £520 on 17 May 2009 - BUPA Great Manchester 10KM Run 2009 raised by Nathan's Daddy's Cousin Lisa - thank you so much!  A total of £1,180 was raised from the Run, the rest being donated on-line and shown below.  (Thanks again to Nathan's Daddy, Uncles Carl, Lee & Bill, good friend Warwick, and of-course Lisa!)  £1,700 on 26 April 2009 - Raised by Phil Mayall, an extremely kind and dedicated friend, by completing the London Marathon in 3 hours and 46 minutes. £1,250 on 26 April 2009 - Raised by Doctor Seabrook, our family Doctor, by completing the London Marathon in 3 hours and 56 minutes. £26 in March 2009 - Raised by Wilson's Pie Shop, Farnworth, in the collection tub on the counter.  (Many thanks to Janet, Donna's good friend, for arranging this.) £32 in December 2008 - Raised by Wilson's Pie Shop, Farnworth, in the collection tub on the counter.  (Many thanks to Janet, Donna's good friend, for arranging this.) £250 on 20 December 2008 - The Civil Service Sports & Social Club chose the Cystic Fibrosis Trust as one of their three charities to support throughout the year and the cheque was presented at their annual Dinner Dance by Ronnie Irani, former England Cricketer. (Many thanks to Becky, Nathan's Sister and Godmother for arranging this!) £11,890 on 6 September 2008 - Nathan's 1st Birthday Ball raised such an amazing amount and a fantastic night was had by all!  Thank you very very much to everybody who attended and supported the event; it was so special to us. A late donation of £500 has also been received after the event from Lloyds TSB Bank, courtesy of Lindsay Gaskill (one of Nathan's God Parents).  Thank you! £32 in September 2008 - Raised by Wilson's Pie Shop, Farnworth in the collection tub on the counter.  (Many thanks to Janet, Donna's good friend, for arranging this.) £700 on 18 May 2008 - BUPA Great Manchester 10km Run, from Tenon Group Plc's team making a total of £1,733 raised from the Run, the rest being donated on-line and shown below.  (Thanks again to Michelle for organising Tenon!)  £7,000 on 10 May 2008 - The Bradford St. James's Market Tenants' Association Presidents Dinner & Dance (A very special thank you must go to two very sepcial friends of Nathan's Mummy & Daddy - Johnathan & Karen Kershaw!!!!) £205 on 29 February 2008 - Raised by Tenon Group Plc through their dress down day.  (Many thanks to Donna's good friend Michelle for organising this!) £265 on 26 December 2007 - Fancy Dress collection around Wigan by Nathan's Uncle Carl, Aunty Kate and friends. £1,170 on 30 October 2007 - Donations received at Nathan's funeral from friends and family of Nathan's Mummy & Daddy.

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