Ben Legg is fundraising for Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign

Olivia's Appeal for The Royal Marsden

Olivia awaiting brain surgery (bravely)

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Raising money for

Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign

Charity Registration No. 1095197

At the Royal Marsden, we're not afraid of cancer. We learn about it, talk about and most of all, use cutting-edge techniques to treat it. We're doing everything we can to help improve our patients' survival rates - whether it's new drug therapies, or better equipment or facilities. But researching and treating cancer is a lifetime's work. And that's why we need your help. A gift to the Royal Marsden will go to work immediately, helping the 40,000 people who come to us every year. Simply donate today and we'll do the rest.

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Ben Legg

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31/12/2009

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Raised: 99%

Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £4,935.75

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My story

This is a picture of Olivia Legg, just before she had major brain surgery in December 2007. She was then 5 years old. Olivia has a brain tumour in her brain stem - about the most dangerous place to have one. She is on a two year course of chemotherapy at The Royal Marsden Hospital. Hearing the (extremely surprising) news about Olivia's brain tumour was devastating for us all. Although she will probably survive, her treatment has led to illness, weakness, hair loss, missed school, fevers and far too many days in hospital. However, Olivia is lucky compared to many - she was diagnosed early, the tumour is benign (slow growing) and she has amazing support. Hopefully, by late 2009, we will be able to declare her OK ....

Not everyone is so lucky. Many children in very similar situations suffer horribly, and a significant proportion die. The Royal Marsden is the UK's leading cancer research and treatment hospital. Your donation will support research, plus improved treatment facilities for thousands of people. When she was in hospital for brain surgery (she has had this twice) Olivia never felt sorry for herself - she was more worried about the other children. If she can be so positive, then so must us adults ....

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to give on Olivia's behalf. The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Please sponsor Olivia now.

Heartfelt thanks for your support.

Ben & Judy Legg

	Remembering Grandpa and Abby With Love Donation by Granny 17/07/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck Olivia! Get well soon Donation by Grahame Ludlow 16/05/09	£91.50 + £25.81 Gift Aid
	Love and kisses Donation by MeejaHub 17/12/08	£50.00
	Kisses from Amelia (Pooh Corner, at the moment Isle of Man) Donation by Iwona Kopacz 09/12/08	£100.00
	With lots of love - some of our birthday money Donation by Ellie and Katie 11/10/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Olivia. This was donated on the request of Bob Benton Donation by Hawkhurst Men's Breakfast 13/09/08	£165.25 + £46.61 Gift Aid
	Happy Birthday Livy. With lots of love and kisses xxx Donation by Granny 28/07/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Another round of well wishes from us all Donation by Hawkhurst Men's Breakfast 05/07/08	£110.00 + £31.03 Gift Aid
	Good Luck Olivia. My son's wasn't caught in time Donation by Bob 30/06/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Olivia, sorry it couldn't be more, but it all helps!- 'Programmer' at Acorn Domains Donation by Anthony Croxford 30/06/08	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Livi, this is our gift to you.We pray every day for you, mummy, daddy, Henry & Georgie. All our love Donation by The Bassano's 28/06/08	£135.00 + £38.08 Gift Aid
	Keep up that fantastic smile, your a little sun beam. Lots of love and kisses to you, mummy and daddy. Donation by Mel & Jessie 29/05/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	You are a very special little girl, and you are always in our thoughts and our hearts Donation by Tish Vaughan Willis 28/05/08	£100.00
	Best Wishes from Christians Football Coach in Vienna. Donation by Sean Patrick Laverty 17/05/08	£65.00
	Best wishes from the men of Hawkhurst Donation by Hawkhurst Men's Breakfast 10/05/08	£202.00 + £56.97 Gift Aid
	With that smile may a speedy recovery be yours. Bless you little one and your wonderful parents. Donation by Nich & Diana Cunliffe 08/05/08	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	What a brave girl! You are in our thoughts. Donation by Nadia and Natasha Smith 23/04/08	£100.00
	Christians Friends: CJ, Luke. Dan, Tash, Drew, Chris N, Oscar, Dave, Sebastian, Jules, Jack. Number Donation by CJ, Luke. Dan, Tash, Drew, Chris N, Oscar, Dave, S 20/04/08	£166.00
	Dear Olivia, Christians Birthday party was a no gift Party, instead everybody brought a donation for Donation by Christian 20/04/08	£166.00
	Our thoughts are with you all. Big hugs and kisses from us to you! Donation by Susanne, Matthew and Ellen 17/04/08	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Olivia wishing you a quick recovery and hugs from Hannah and George xx Donation by Bert & Suzanne Fol 11/04/08	£25.00
	We will be on the beach in NZ before you know it......lots of love UB Donation by Uncle Buck 02/04/08	£50.00
	hello from Jemma from Poland Donation by anna jones 31/03/08	£100.00
	With prayers for a happy and healthy life. Donation by Linda King 21/03/08	£100.00
	get well soon, OK? Donation by Mariusz Kolecki 19/03/08	£50.00
	thinking about you... our very best thoughts are with you Donation by karolina moriggi 19/03/08	£50.00
	Missing u Livy. Peter sends hugs and kisses he'll never forget his first love. Get better so we can come see ya and have some fun. Donation by Francesca Laursen 18/03/08	£25.00
	Donation by anonymous 18/03/08	£50.00
	All the best from us in Poland Donation by Henrik Olsen 11/03/08	£40.00
	thoughts are with you all sorry i cant give more Donation by sophie day 09/03/08	£10.00

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* Total raised online:	£2,935.75
Offline donations:	£2,000.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£476.31

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