Thanks for visiting my fundraising page for the Tom Baker and Professor Gribben Hodgkin's Lymphoma research project.
Having suffered Hodgkin's and chemotherapy at the beginning of this year, I hope to cycle La Route des Grandes Alpes in September in order to raise money for a research doctorate at St Barts hospital. The research will focus on the treatment of Hodgkin's Lymphoma through the use of 'immunotherapy', a potentially groundbreaking method of cancer treatment that could herald an end to chemo and radiotherapy. It employs the body's own immune system to fight the cancer and could be used in all types of cancer. Much progress has been made in the field but this research will focus on finding the final key to unlock the defenses that Hodgkin's has against the immune system.
700km of alpine road and 17km of vertical ascent in 7 days ranks as a more extreme rehabilitation programme but aside from making it a worthy challenge I have to ask my body the question of whether it's still capable.
Donating through Justgiving is totally secure and also the most efficient way to sponsor me: if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation. The money goes to the Barts and The London Charity but will be specifically set aside for the research post.
Many thanks for your help.
Tom
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Raised so far: £249,907.87
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Good luck! Donation by gergo on 06/08/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Truly inspirational Donation by Maria Graham on 06/08/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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super thighs me Donation by Felix Zimmermann on 06/08/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Let me know when you go on a real bike ride and I'll come along Donation by Frode Egeland on 06/08/08 |
£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid |
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Can I have yr saddle afterwards ? Donation by Charlie Tuke on 06/08/08 |
£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid |
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best of luck chap! Donation by mark heath on 06/08/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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I feel knackered just thinking about what you are doing. Incredible effort well done Tom Donation by johnny mylne on 06/08/08 |
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid |
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Great idea Tom...bring on the cycling thighs! Donation by Alex Pumfrey on 06/08/08 |
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid |
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you hero! great cause - very best of luck! Donation by catherine + gus on 06/08/08 |
£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid |
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Tom, massive respect and when u get back a mental health check is in order! Great cause and good luck. Donation by Simon Stanley on 06/08/08 |
£1,000.00 + £282.05 Gift Aid |
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Fabulous effort Tom...inspirational.... Donation by Carmel McWilliams on 06/08/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid |
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Totally amazing. What a cause! Donation by Francesca McWilliams on 06/08/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Jess & Fletch on 06/08/08 |
£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Trevor Norman on 06/08/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Julia Zimmermann on 06/08/08 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Donation by marc cornberg on 06/08/08 |
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid |
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Tom is not related, buta very fine fellow indeed, be sure to pack some Organic Lamb sarnies for the ride...! :) Donation by Steve Baker on 05/08/08 |
£500.00 |
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Well he is our son and we're very proud of what he's doing Donation by Pat & David Baker on 03/08/08 |
£1,000.00 + £282.05 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £24,907.87 |
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| Offline donations: | £225,000.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £249,907.87 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £6,226.08 |
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