We’re running for Felix!

 

Felix White was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma on Valentine’s Day last year. Neuroblastoma is an extremely aggressive childhood cancer which, in Felix’s case, had started on his adrenal gland and spread to his spine, bone marrow and skull.

 

Since his diagnosis 4 year- old Felix has been going through a relentless series of treatments, including aggressive chemotherapy, surgery and internal radiotherapy. He still has stem cell transplant, high-dose chemo, immunotherapy and antibody treatment to come. As the doctors say, rather appropriately, this is a marathon, not a sprint!

 

Throughout his ordeal Felix has remained in amazing spirits, and has managed to retain his energy and his sense of humour, despite the fact that much of his treatment can have terrible side-effects. He’s a fantastic little boy who’s been an inspiration to all his family and friends.

 

Whilst Neuroblastoma affects around 100 children a year in the UK, survival rates are low, and the treatment regime is extremely harsh. There is no government funding for research into the disease, and money is desperately needed to improve survival rates and to find treatments that are easier for these little bodies to cope with. New breakthroughs are being made all the time with childhood cancer – Felix is now being treated with drugs that weren’t even available in the UK 6 months ago – and we feel sure that, given sufficient funding, we can make big strides towards eradicating this terrible disease.

 

Fortunately Felix is being treated at the Royal Marsden by Professor Andy Pearson, a global expert on Neuroblastoma. He is at the forefront of research into finding a cure, and we want to help him achieve his goal.

 

That’s why Ben and I are running the Brighton Marathon on the 18th of April for Andy and his team. Your money will go towards funding a researcher who is dedicated to Neuroblastoma. This could make a big difference very quickly, so please give generously.

 

If you’d like to find out more about Felix and about Neuroblastoma, take a look at his website on http://www.appeal4felix.com/

 

To find out more about supporting this charity, please contact Felix’s aunt, Shoonagh Hubble, on Shoonagh.hubble@hotmail.com

 

Ben and I would like to thank you for your support, together we can make a difference. 

 

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Felix and his family would like to thank you for making such a generous donation. Your money will make a big difference towards improving survival rates for Neuroblastoma, and for finding drugs that are easier for children to cope with. Thank you very much!