My story

After being diagnosed 2 weeks ago with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.  I decided that I would try to make something positive come from my Cancer, just like my amzing son Anton did with his.  I am asking people to sponsor me to have my head shaved before I loose it all too Chemotherapy.  On Saturday 13th August 2011, at The Anton Day Smile Foundation Charity Shop, I will be having my head shaved, and my hair will be sent to another Charity that makes hair for children with cancer.  I will do everything that I possibly can to raise as much money for my Sons Charity whilst I can.

What ever happens I will always know that I had, the most wonderfull son for 24 years no Mum could ever ask for better.  I got to marry my soul mate Tony twice.
I have the best family ( The Bellamy's you really are the greatest there is) & the most wonderfull friends in the world. 1 great Dad 3 amazing brothers Antony, Aurelio & Edward.  I love you all so very much.  Be happy everyone.  Life can be so unbeleivably cruel, but it is what it is.  Whatever the future brings, I will always know that I have been loved and cared for by the very best!!!xxx

 

THE ANTON DAY SMILE FOUNDATION

REGISTERED CHARITY No. 1127301

 

STRIVING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY LEUKAEMIA

 

  

Anton tragically passed away on the 4 September 2008 at the age of 24, after a 5-year battle against Leukaemia.

 

When Anton was told that he was terminal after the disease had returned for the third time, his wish was for a charity to be set up to help sufferers of Leukaemia and other blood cancers and the patient’s families and carers, while they are going through treatments for these terrible diseases.

Unfortunately Anton did not survive long enough to see this happen but me and his Dad took this on and The Anton Day Smile Foundation has now become a Registered Charity No. 1127301.

 

The Anton Day Smile Foundation is working in conjunction with the John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals in Oxford, which is where Anton received all of his treatment over the years.

Initially the charity has targeted raising £50,000 for a patients and family garden at the newly built Cancer Care Centre at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford, that will be used by patients there to have a tranquil and peaceful area to go to “to get away from it all”.

Anton was a regular user of the gardens at the John Radcliffe Hospital and found that it helped him enormously.

After this target has been achieved the charity will then start to fund items at the Hospital that will make patients, families and carers lives that little bit easier. These are items that, due to limited government budgets, the NHS do not fund, for example: - portable TV’s and DVD players, bedside fans, Film and Book library, new blankets and pillows, children’s toys and games etc. The charity will also look to fund an Internet Suite so that people can keep in touch through email, social networking sites and to keep tabs on the outside world.

Another aspect that the charity will be funding, is for patients, families and carers to go on short break respite holidays in Spain. Tony and I own an apartment in Spain that they will be donating the use of to the charity, free of charge, as and when required.

 

So there is a lot to do and would personally like to thank you for showing your interest and support.

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My charity

The Anton Day Smile Foundation

The Anton Day Smile Foundation

Charity Registration No. 1127301

It will fund home comforts for patients, carers and families of those suffering from Leukaemia and other blood cancers whilst being treated at The John Radcliffe & Churchill Hospitals, Oxford. It will also fund short break holidays in Spain when appropriate.

Donations 50

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Well done my darling Daughter, I now have more hair than you!!! :o) xxxx

Donation by Aurelio Bellamy on 29/08/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Best wishes Vanessa. We're all thinking of you. Tamara, Michael, Isabella and Sophia.

Donation by Tamara Clary on 17/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Best Wishes Vanessa, from Stephanie and Dave Langton, xx

Donation by David Langton on 13/08/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Can't be with you in person, but my thoughts are with you and your family. Always (: x

Donation by Maxine Knight on 13/08/11

£20.00

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Bless you Vanessa. I would love to be there but being in Australia makes it a little difficult (: x

Donation by Des Sweeney on 13/08/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good Luck vanessa, our thoughts are with you xx

Donation by Carl Morris on 12/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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All three of you are inspirational! Thinking of you. Graham and Paul

Donation by Graham and Paul on 12/08/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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All the best Vanessa for Saturday will be thinking of u & Anton will be really proud. You go girl xxx

Donation by Stephanie Hall on 11/08/11

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Hi you do not know me but I saw your post on Facebook, I wish you all the best and keep fighting Maxine @ polefitness Windsor

Donation by maxine holmes on 11/08/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Sending you lots of love. Hugs xoxoxo

Donation by Leigh Stamp Elliott on 05/08/11

£50.00

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Loads of love from us and a very big hug from us here in Spain. Love Connie and Tom. x

Donation by Connie Bailey on 05/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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We'll be thinking of you!! All our love and wishes, Suzy, Charles & Ryan xxx

Donation by Suzy Thornhill on 05/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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I'm sorry I can't be there with you on saturday Vanessa, but I will be thinking of you, Love Hayley xxx

Donation by hayley king on 05/08/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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So sorry to hear the news. All the best for saturday, wish I could make it. Keep up all your amazing work, and see you soon. Love, Anita

Donation by Anita McGuigan on 04/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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You are an amazing women Vanessa, will be thinking of you tomorrow Maeve xx

Donation by Maeve Flanagan on 04/08/11

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Big Love Ness!!!!! Hope to see you soon. Cx

Donation by Colin Campbell on 04/08/11

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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My best wishes to you Vanessa, my heart go's out to you and your family. You are one very brave and very inspirational lady. xxxx

Donation by Andrea Street on 04/08/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck, you are very brave in all aspects, thinking of you and your family xxxx (not sure i can make it, but i will try x) xxx

Donation by lesley hewitt on 04/08/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Brave Lady X

Donation by Caron Coggin on 03/08/11

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Vanessa, will be thinking of you on Saturday XX

Donation by sheena coate on 03/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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With love xxx

Donation by Debbie Gibbons on 03/08/11

£10.00

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Good luck and I'll be thinking of you xxx

Donation by Lorraine Hartland on 03/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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We hope that everything goes well and you and Tony stay strong.

Donation by Paul & Claire Maycock on 02/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Vanessa I will be thinking of you! Sorry I can not make the event. Hope everything goes well stay strong. I really admire your courage!xxx

Donation by Joanne Peters on 02/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hope the treatment goes well. Love to you and Tony, take care Xx

Donation by Nadia Khan on 01/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,075.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£1,075.00
  • Gift Aid£257.63

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