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 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 11362

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Donation by Anonymous on 11/01/12

£5.00

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Donation by Christopher Bone on 11/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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All the best & I hope you reach your target soon xx

Donation by Rachel Gillespie on 11/01/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by ewan richardson on 11/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck to brave Vanessa. Love from Paul, Joanne, Chelsea, Calvin and Callie Christopher xx

Donation by Joanne Christopher on 11/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 11/01/12

£5.00

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Donation by Hayleigh young on 11/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 11/01/12

£4.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 11/01/12

£2.00

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Donation by Annonymous on 11/01/12

£5.00

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Wishing you all the best xx

Donation by Dawn Mac Fadyen on 11/01/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Callie Rossi on 11/01/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 11/01/12

£1.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 11/01/12

£5.00

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Good luck. Hope you reach your target soon x

Donation by Angela Wilson on 11/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 11/01/12

£1.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 10/01/12

£1.00

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Good luck with everything, stay strong!

Donation by Eilidh Howie on 10/01/12

£30.00

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Donation by gary harkins on 10/01/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Stay strong Vanessa :) xxx such a brave wee girl :)

Donation by Pamela Coats on 10/01/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 10/01/12

£5.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 10/01/12

£2.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 10/01/12

£1.00

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Good Luck. I don't know you, but you will be in my thoughts xx

Donation by Lisa Riddle on 10/01/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

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All the best. Hope you reach your target. Stay brave. xxx

Donation by Anonymous on 10/01/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£357,383.18
  • Offline donations£364,053.87
  • Text donations£21,458.00
  • Total raised£742,895.05
  • Gift Aid£46,891.31

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