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/ 

My charity

Neuroblastoma Children's Cancer Alliance

Neuroblastoma Children's Cancer Alliance

Charity Registration No. 1135601

We help children with neuroblastoma (a very aggressive type of cancer that mainly affects babies and young children) to get help abroad if they can't join UK trials, or if they need a treatment that is only available outside the UK. We help with treatment costs, support families and fund research.

Donations 11090

Donation by Anonymous on 22/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck with your fight primark charity walk, and raffles 2012 xx

Donation by primark stores basildon on 22/05/12

£1,653.00

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Money raised from Bumps, Mums and Chums event.

Donation by Carly Hay on 18/05/12

£500.00

+ £125.00 Gift Aid

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I would also like to donate a picture which you may auction off. It has a value of around £350. e-mail address andrewcarnegie69@hotmail.co.uk

Donation by andrew carnegie on 18/05/12

£10.00

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Donation of birthday money on behalf of wee Lee xx

Donation by Lee Wainwright on 14/05/12

£5.00

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Wishing you all the best, hope all goes well. xx

Donation by The Hamilton Family on 13/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 13/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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You go girl, keep fighting you can beat this. All the best

Donation by john parker on 13/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Ian Licence on 11/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Completed first ever10k race in Troon, best wishes

Donation by Shirley Templeton on 11/05/12

£350.00

+ £87.50 Gift Aid

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Vanessa, I hope you get better very soon.

Donation by John Donaghy on 10/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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5 staff from RAF & NATS Prestwick cycled from John O'Groats to Land's End. The 1407kms was completed in the time of 44 hrs 11 - on an exercise bike.

Donation by Steve Sorbie on 10/05/12

£465.00

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My sister was born with, and survived Neuroblastoma. She was given til age 5 to live and is now 24. You can beat this too, stay strong!

Donation by Kel on 10/05/12

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From Staff and Customers @ Anthony Johns Hair Salon, Troon wishing Vanessa good luck in her journey x

Donation by Tony Doherty on 09/05/12

£130.00

+ £32.50 Gift Aid

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Thanks to Emily who donated this at Iona and Niamh's 9th birthday party.The girls asked all friends to donate to Vanessa instead of getting presents.x

Donation by Gillian Whitelaw on 08/05/12

£10.00

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With best wishes from Mr and Mrs Oakes, Lamlash.

Donation by ANN REID on 07/05/12

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 07/05/12

£3.00

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Faith and Light Vanessa.

Donation by Tracie Murphree on 05/05/12

£50.00

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All the very best with your treatment :) x

Donation by C M on 04/05/12

£5.00

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All the best Vanessa!! Hail Hail

Donation by Sean Duff on 03/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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All the best!! Dave.

Donation by David Logan on 03/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Collection Tins received from Powder Room,Jade Dragon, Barassie Chippy & The Secret Garden & Spar in Ayr thank you so much to your customers

Donation by Debbie Gavin on 03/05/12

£329.39

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Collection Tins received from Tam o shanter Ayr, Carpello Hair & KKR Hair thank you so much to your customers

Donation by Debbie Gavin on 03/05/12

£270.97

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Collecting Tins received from Old Loans Inn, Cheeky Charlies, Girvans, Pinewood, The Herbery, Cecchinis Ayr, thank you so much to your customers

Donation by Debbie Gavin on 03/05/12

£295.18

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Good Luck x x x

Donation by Gary Armstrong on 03/05/12

£10.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£340,880.24
  • Offline donations£312,979.94
  • Text donations£21,029.00
  • Total raised£674,889.18
  • Gift Aid£45,536.54

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