My story

April 2012 update

 

Vanessa, who had beaten the cancer once, relapsed in December 2011 and was given a less than 10% chance of survival. As there was no relapse protocol for her available in the UK, her parents, Chris and Connie Riddle immediately launched a fundraising appeal with the Neuroblastoma Alliance UK to raise the funds needed to send Vanessa for treatment abroad. They knew this treatment would not be funded by the NHS.

 

Following further tests and consultations, Vanessa has been found to be a good candidate for a treatment in Germany, a Haploidentical Stem Cell transplant which has shown very promising results. Vanessa hopes to start her treatment in Germany in June 2012; the treatment will take nine months and will dramatically increase her chances of long-term survival.

 

All the funds raised to date for the Vanessa Riddle Appeal will be used to cover the Haploidentical Stem Cell transplant treatment and associated costs.  Any money left over will be kept for Vanessa in case she needs more help in the future. 

 

Vanessa’s Dad, Chris, said, "Words simply cannot express how grateful we are to the kind hearted people who have helped us get to where we are today. From facing a very uncertain future with such a desperately poor prognosis, we are now able to look to the future with optimism. 

 

Everyone who donated to Vanessa’s Appeal has given us so much more than the money that now makes our daughter’s treatment in Germany a reality. You have given us hope. And for this we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”

 

Keep in touch with Vanessa and her journey at

http://vanessasjourney.com/  

http://www.facebook.com/vanessasjourney 

https://twitter.com/#!/vanessariddle   

 

Find out more about the Neuroblastoma Alliance UK at http://www.childrenscancer.org.uk/our-appeals/ 

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My Team

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Vanessa's NCCA UK Team

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My charity

Neuroblastoma Children's Cancer Alliance

Neuroblastoma Children's Cancer Alliance

Charity Registration No. 1135601

We help children with neuroblastoma, a very aggressive childhood cancer, if they can't join UK trials or need a clinical treatment that is only available abroad. We help with treatment costs, support families and fund research.

Donations 11363

Donation by Mark Gorman on 28/05/13

£220.00

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Hoping so much that you beat this x

Donation by Oliver Bailey on 04/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation received from Galloway Pet Foods. Thank you.

Donation by Richard Hale on 04/04/13

£36.64

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Donation greatfuly received from Shabaz Ahmad and his customers of (Formerly) Spar Shop, Barrassie

Donation by (Formerly) Spar shop, Barrassie on 01/04/13

£230.00

Money raised by staff at Todhill Country Centre through various events

Donation by Todhill Country Centre on 19/03/13

£662.00

text donation

Donation by Anonymous on 13/03/13

£5.00

Donation by M ML on 11/03/13

$5.00

Donation by Richard Watson on 10/03/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hi Vanessa, You are making an inspiring difference to the world. Just know that few people have achieved that :-)

Donation by Katherine Vucicevic on 01/03/13

£50.00

Donation by Robyn Williams on 19/02/13

$100.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 11/02/13

£3.00

+ £0.75 Gift Aid

Donation by Lindsey Connell on 01/02/13

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Dianne Sheen on 30/01/13

£20.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 26/01/13

£2.00

Donation by Anonymous on 26/01/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Very brave while smiling through all the trauma. My family wish you all the very best ;o)

Donation by william price on 26/01/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by ALLIRA STEPHENS on 16/01/13

$30.42

Donation by Anonymous on 12/01/13

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Callum Male on 10/01/13

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Money raised Joe McLanaghan doing a walk of 84 miles along Hadrians Wall in April 2012

Donation by Joe McLanaghan on 10/01/13

£39.00

Donation by Lindsey Connell on 05/01/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Julian Keith on 05/01/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 02/01/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 02/01/13

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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A seed to help recovery. Prayers and healing going out.

Donation by William Palmer on 02/01/13

£10.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£357,603.18
  • Offline donations£364,053.87
  • Text donations£21,458.00
  • Total raised£743,115.05
  • Gift Aid£46,891.31

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