Raised: 57%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £2,835.75
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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 an 18 month 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, 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

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
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