Robert Boyd is fundraising for Teenage Cancer Trust

Allister Boyd Fundraising Page

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Teenage Cancer Trust

Charity Registration No. 1062559

Every day in the UK, six teenagers are diagnosed with cancer. At Teenage Cancer Trust, we understand that cancer doesn’t stop these teenagers being teenagers. We know that young people have a much better chance if they are treated by teenage cancers experts, in an environment tailored to their needs. So we have created specialist units that aren’t like ordinary cancer wards. Everything about them has been designed to give teenagers the very best chance of a positive outcome. And we want every young person with cancer in this country to have that chance.

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Robert Boyd

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15/03/2010

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Raised: 99%

Target: £133,000.00
Raised so far: £131,923.00

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My story

Allister Boyd, from Stair in Ayrshire, had been battling cancer apparently successfully since October 2005, only to be told in August of 2008 that his latest brain tumour was inoperable and his illness was now terminal. The devastating diagnosis made nineteen year old Allister determined to leave his mark on the world. More than anything he wanted to help other teenagers by easing their fears of serious illness and educating them about how to best deal with it. He was also determined to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust after being treated in Teenage Cancer’s Trust’s only current unit in at the Beatson in Glasgow, which treats young people aged 16 – 24. Allister’s ultimate goal was to raise enough money to build a unit for teenagers aged 13 to 16 at Yorkhill hospital, to prevent them having to be treated in a children’s ward with toddlers and babies.

Allister said "when traumatic things are happening to you, every little bit of comfort is reassuring. I want to help fund more TCT units for others who will come this way after me."

Allister sadly passed away on 4th of April 2009, he loved speaking at conferences, schools and charity events. He had inspired so many people to help him that they raised his funds to £150000 split between TCT and Clic Sargent.

His family will continue what he had had so courageously started.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. Teenage Cancer Trust gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please donate now!

	Donation by laura groat 14/08/09	£10.00
	Donation by Anonymous 13/07/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 13/07/09	£156.00 + £44.00 Gift Aid
	Great to continue the the fundraising in Allisters memory. Donation by The Lads at Cooperage Place 01/07/09	£14.00 + £3.95 Gift Aid
	Donation by Fiona 18/05/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	An inspiration to your fellow students at Caley, and to everyone else. Donation by Faisal Baig 26/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	You are and always will be sadly missed Donation by Mhairi Boyd 22/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	10K walk completed the road continues on........ Donation by Gillian Stephanie & Olivia 21/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Every little helps! So nearly there! Donation by Kelly J 20/04/09	£10.00
	Rest in peace Donation by The Ekerot family 16/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	So sad, you'll be missed. RIP mate. Donation by Sylvie 14/04/09	£10.00
	You've done everyone proud. Donation by Grant Murray 11/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ed Ritchie 10/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Frances Ward 10/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by Joanne Nimmo 09/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by John and Sally Anne 09/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Neil Smith 09/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Mon The Fratellis Donation by anonymous 08/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Will miss you Ally, My brave friend. Gayle xxx Donation by Gayle Agnew 08/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	We will all keep up the good work for you and race past your target, love you angel xxx Donation by Anna Boyd 08/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	rest in peace, your inspiration lives on Donation by straycelt 07/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	You did so much for others. Your inspiration will live on. Donation by Denis 07/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	To all the brave teenagers with all good wishes, much love and hope for a positive outcome for the future. Donation by Helen Dolan 06/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Sleep tight Allister, your legacy will live on through the many young people who will benefit from your fundraising. God bless x Donation by Carol Anne McMahon 06/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Our prayers are with you - Robert, Kim and Russell. The angels are lucky to have Allister with them and we were blessed to have known him. Love to all Donation by Jill, Terry, Bronwyn, Kate, Connor and Adam Callio 06/04/09	£50.00
	We were sorry to hear about the loss of such a remarkable young man. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Donation by Paul & Priscilla McInnis 06/04/09	£50.00
	What an amazing person and inspiration to us all! Donation by Katie Peters 06/04/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Heartbreaking news to hear that Allister has lost his fight but the fundraising will go on. My sincere condolences to family and friends x Donation by Sharon Trotter 06/04/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I'll miss u Alli x Donation by Steph Allan 06/04/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Thank you Donation by Fiona 06/04/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£4,700.00
Offline donations:	£127,223.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£1,042.18

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