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Dean Puplett is just one of many many children who have been diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, After a visit to the doctors with what his mum thought may have been mumps, Dean was just 3 years old when this happened to himself and his family and he was diagnosed with stage 4 high risk Neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of childhood cancer.
Sadly more difficult news followed. The type of neuroblastoma Dean had was one of the worst kinds and like more than half of children diagnosed with neuroblastoma, the cancer had spread to Dean’s bones. Neuroblastoma is the most common cancer outside the brain in children under 5 years old. In most cases it is only diagnosed when it has already spread and is then at a ‘high risk’ stage.
Long term side effects from Dean’s intensive treatment means that he wears bilateral hearing aids, glasses and orthesis, none of which stand in the way of him living life to the full. Rugby, judo, swimming, gymnastics and football are just some of the activities Dean enjoys which are also supporting his physiotherapy needs. He is also under the care of 8 different therapy services throughout the year so family life is busy with on-going appointments.
His family are fundraising for NCCA UK to help Dean and other children like him if additional treatment is needed or if the cancer were to return. The risk of relapse with high risk neuroblastoma is higher than with many other childhood cancers but through Dean’s Journey the NCCA UK can ensure that every possible avenue for treatment is open to him should he need it.
All Dean wants is the chance to grow up like everyone else. With your help this dream could be a possibility. Thank you in advance for your support.
Here is where all the monies raised will be donated straight to Deans journey @solving Kids cancer .This page will be used to collect all monies from all events until the end of April 2016
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Thankyou for all your support .
poppy mai <3 xx
