Karen Ryan

Karen's Cornish Marathon Page

Fundraising for Be More Ben
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Be More Ben

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RCN 1178933
www.bemoreben.org
We enhance bereavement support and services to help families who have lost a child

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On Sunday 3rd November I will be taking on my biggest challenge of 2019 & running the Cornish Marathon in support of The Benjamin Pritchard Foundation. 

A fit & healthy football mad 7 year old, Ben fell ill & was diagnosed with DIPG, a very rare & aggressive Brain Tumour in May 2017. The Tumour was incurable & inoperable and at best, he would have 10 months to live. Ben died on the 6th November 2017 at Charlton Farm, Children’s Hospice South West, 6 months after his diagnosis.

Ben’s parents, Sarah & Shane, set up The Benjamin Pritchard Foundation to enhance bereavement support & services to help families that have lost a child. 

Providing holistic support for parents, siblings & families following the death of a child under 18, peer support to families with a terminally ill child receiving end of life care, professionals working in bereavement & end of life care & signpost services & offer advice & information.

Ben was kind, helpful, thoughtful & compassionate, I think we could all be a bit more Ben. 

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About the charity

Be More Ben

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RCN 1178933
www.bemoreben.org
Our son Ben was diagnosed with DIPG, a very rare and aggressive brain tumour, aged 7. Previously fit and well, on diagnosis, we were told his tumour was inoperable and incurable and that we had at best a year left with our son. Despite taking part in a clinical trial and having intensive treatment, Ben passed away 6 months later. Following his death, we found little in the way of regular, ongoing support that was informal and for the whole family. To lose a child and feel that there is no help available to you is frightening and leaves you feeling isolated and vulnerable. We set up The Benjamin Pritchard Foundation – Be More Ben to enhance bereavement support and services for parents, families and siblings who have lost a child under the age of 18.
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