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£10,283
raised of £2,000 target by 214 supporters

    Weʼve raised £10,283 to help 'Harry our Happy Handsome Hero'.

    Funded on Saturday, 11th September 2021

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    Story

    Katie and Ryan married on the 5th April 2014 at Checkley Church.
    In March 2017, they welcomed Ollie into their family, a first grandchild for their parents.
    In 2019, they discovered that they were expecting identical twins. This was particularly special news given that Katie's father Ant is also an identical twin. After a carefully watched pregnancy, with hundreds of scans (!) we saw the safe arrival of Harry and George in August.
    Harry and George were a special addition to the family and are particularly adored by their older brother Ollie.
    We have all taken great pleasure in seeing Katie and Ryan's family growing and they were (and still are) natural parents.

    In May 2021, Katie and Ryan had some concerns about Harry and he was taken to see a doctor. It was quickly apparent to the medical team that he was unwell and in under eight hours, Harry was given a diagnosis of leukaemia.
    After undergoing a bone marrow biopsy it was confirmed that Harry had Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL).

    The Saunders family have shown tremendous courage and strength since Harry's diagnosis. However, a significant diagnosis like this does not come without it's challenges. Already, the family have been separated and are spending most of their time apart, with Katie primarily living in the hospital with Harry. Due to the nature of Harry's cancer, treatment is likely to last for a few years and during that time it will not be feasible for both parents to work. It will also involve travel to specialist centres and many inpatient stays.
    For this reason, close friends of Katie and Ryan have organised this page so that they can focus on caring for all three of their boys.
    Over the course of the year, many friends and family will be proposing activities to encourage you to donate, but at the moment we would appreciate your kindness to support the Saunders family.

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    • Amy Smith3 years ago
      Amy Smith

      Amy Smith

      3 years ago

      Another little update but a huge thank you for all the donations, wishes and support, especially a special 'thank you' to Natalie for doing the biggest raffle and raising so much money, I can't thank you enough. Some awful news today, Harry's blood results are too low so treatment is completely on hold until they improve. We've not even started this next block but feel like we've taken ten steps back already. He's doing so well and he's so brave. Lots of love, The Saunders x

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    • Amy Smith3 years ago
      Amy Smith

      Amy Smith

      3 years ago

      Hopefully this will reach every single person who has donated, left messages & reached out to us. We're very overwhelmed with Harry's diagnosis & how different our lives are now. But the support, love & generosity makes us feel so supported. I have no words to really describe how I feel, I am just taking a day at a time. No words are enough for how heavy my heart feels for Harry but also for us as a family unit. "Thank you" doesn't seem enough for people who have been so amazing on here. It truly means the world to us. Lots of love Katie & Ryan

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    3 years ago

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    Supporters

    214

    • W Burton & Sons Ltd

      W Burton & Sons Ltd

      Jul 29, 2021

      Thinking of you allAndrew & Lynn

      £250.00

    • Steven Prime

      Steven Prime

      Jul 22, 2021

      Your Great Grandad has told me about your battle, keep fighting little man

      £50.00

    • Dom Whitehurst

      Dom Whitehurst

      Jul 5, 2021

      Love to you all. Xx

      £25.00

    • Natalie Berrisford

      Natalie Berrisford

      Jul 4, 2021

      Raffle ticket sales

      £2,390.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Jul 2, 2021

      Go Harry!With love xxx

      £500.00

    • Biddulph High School

      Biddulph High School

      Jun 30, 2021

      £120.65

    • Rachel Luby

      Rachel Luby

      Jun 23, 2021

      Keep fighting Harry!!! Xxx

      £10.00

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