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

TO Vanessa Riddle, DON'T EVER GIVE UP, FIGHT AND FIGHT AGAIN, YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. From Richard and Liesel

Donation by RICHARD McCLELLAND on 25/07/12

£96.76

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You're an example to all of us. Very best wishes.

Donation by David on 24/07/12

£22.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 20/07/12

£10.00

Donation by Remy McMeekin on 20/07/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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You're a beautiful inspiration - all the luck in the world to you xx

Donation by The P's on 20/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 18/07/12

£3.00

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Wish I could give you all the money in the world! Stay strong get better soldier :) x

Donation by Alexis Carnall on 18/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go get 'em Vanessa!

Donation by Colleen McNamara on 17/07/12

£15.00

Donation by John Rosasco on 16/07/12

£50.00

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Best Wishes x

Donation by em_uk on 15/07/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Geoffrey Cusack on 15/07/12

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 15/07/12

£4.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 15/07/12

£3.00

Donation by Anonymous on 14/07/12

£10.00

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Best wishes vanessa, it won\'t be long before you get your 20,000 on twitter! X

Donation by alan lenthall on 14/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 14/07/12

£1.00

Donation by Anonymous on 14/07/12

£10.00

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Donation by Allan Fox on 13/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 12/07/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Money raised from the cake sale at the Stroke Unit, Ayr Hospital, thank you to Connie Murray & friends

Donation by Debbie Gavin on 12/07/12

£101.22

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Donation by Anonymous on 12/07/12

£5.00

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You beat it once, you can do it again - good luck!

Donation by Tim Campbell on 11/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Vanessa, I hope the doctors are able to help you! You are in our prayers. God bless !

Donation by Tammy & Noah - from U.S.A. on 11/07/12

£10.00

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Thinking of you Vanessa...Best of wishes!

Donation by Anonymous on 11/07/12

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 10/07/12

£3.00

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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