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Closed 22/11/2017
Weʼve raised £790 to help fund a safe sensory garden for Billie and her family to enjoy together.
- Derby, United Kingdom
- Funded on Wednesday, 22nd November 2017
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Story
Billie is a very happy little girl, who at 6 months of age was diagnosed with a stage 3 cancerous brain tumour. She spent 3 solid months in hospital undergoing 9 surgeries. She is unable to feed orally so now has a gastrostomy and because her tumour was on her brain stem she is slightly delayed developmentally and has trouble regulating her breathing and heart rate. She has endured further surgeries due to central line infections. She now endures fortnightly chemo treatments, which can cause her to become very unwell as she has no immune system to protect her from any ugs or infections. Billie's mum and dad had to give up their business in order to care for Billie and her sister Amelia and have since unfortunately seperated. The family have had to move house as home used to be above the pub they ran. Mum is now Billie's full time carer and is needing to fix up the back garden to make it a safe and relaxing sanctuary for Billie and her sister to play between hospital visits. We are appealing for funds to get her the outside play area she needs so she isn't cooped up inside the house all day, everyday. £1000 wont cover the full costs, but will help to get things started.
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- 7 years ago
Gemma Smith
7 years agoWould like to say a huge thankyou to everyone that has donated. This will help to get the garden started to give the girls a lovely safe outdoor area to play in next year. It really is appreciated! xxx
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- 7 years ago
Gemma Smith
7 years agoI'd like to say a huge thankyou to all who have donated so far. With only 75 days to go we still have a way to go to getting our target but your response is humbling. Many thanks to you all. Please keep sharing the page on social media.
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- 7 years ago
Gemma Smith
7 years agoThank you to everyone who has donated so far 😊 Still a long way to go so please continue to share the page. xx
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Supporters
26
Anonymous
Sep 27, 2017
£10.00
Stacey King
Sep 27, 2017
£10.00
Sean Ferns
Sep 27, 2017
I hope this donation helps raise enough money to give Gemma the help she needs!
£30.00
Bill Lawrence
Sep 22, 2017
Thoughts and prayers
£30.00
Daniel Rhodin
Sep 22, 2017
Get well soon!❤️Legends stick together!Best regardsRoddan
£100.00
Dan Haller
Sep 22, 2017
Stay strong and kick cancers ass Billie!!
£15.00
Celly Cell
Sep 22, 2017
Praying for your healing Gemma, God bless!
£10.00
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Gemma Smith
Derby, United Kingdom
Since Billie's diagnosis, our lives have changed, dramatically! It's been a rollercoaster of emotions. We, as a family, have had to learn a whole new way of life to care for Billie. It's been 1 step forward and 10 back but we are getting there and remain positive.