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Karen Lounds is admin on behalf of Matt Henderson raised £125,257.18 from 3677 supporters
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Iʼve raised £125,257 to #help4matt - raising funds for cancer treatment from America
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Funded on Monday, 10th June 2019
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Story
Thanks for taking the time to read this story. Matt is the loving husband to Jo and the most wonderful dad to Seb, who is 11. Please look at these happy photos and read Matt's story. We are looking to raise funds to get Matt the best treatment, most likely from the USA. The NHS can offer no viable option for Matt. We are his family and friends and we are determined to get Matt what he deserves. He is the most wonderful husband, dad, son, brother, uncle and dear friend. Everyone who has met Matt, loves him, as you can see from many of the comments on here.
Matt is just 42. A year ago he was running marathons. This year he faces his greatest challenge. Matt has been diagnosed with advanced Oesophageal cancer. It has spread to his lymph nodes and liver. Matt’s only current viable long term option is treatment from America where he can access the latest clinical advances. Matt is now undergoing treatment at Christie's with drugs that are from America. This is only possible because of the money raised so far. The cost of his treatment is estimated to be in the region of £200,000 to £300,000.
We are desperate to give Matt ongoing treatment and offer him a long term solution that is just not available to us in the UK.
All we are asking for is a chance, he wants to win this battle and we have to find a way to fund the treatment. Matt is so positively upbeat and determined to beat the odds, and as his family and friends, we are undertaking every possible option to fund his treatment. Ultimately we know we will need the kindness and generosity of strangers to help reach the target.
To all those who know or know of Matt, please can you find a way to help us.
Can you afford to spare £5 or £10? To all our friends in the running community, would you run a race and fund raise for Matt. Could you organise a charity night and donate to Matt’s fund? We are looking at any way we can to raise money.
We would be delighted if you would get involved, and e mail us with your ideas.
We have set up this crowd funding page in order to raise as much as we can as quickly as we can. Please share this on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc and help us to get Matt the best treatment possible. We need people to read Matt’s story and help Matt in his battle. Millions of hands will make light work and give Matt the boost to carry on with his big life challenge.
All money raised is paid directly to Matt and Jo's fundraising account. Karen Lounds and Michelle Bebbington are supporting Matt and Jo to administer the scheme.
Thanks for taking the time to read.
Updates
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- 6 years ago
Karen Lounds is admin on behalf of Matt Henderson
6 years agoIt is with great sadness, that I am letting you all know that Matt sadly lost his battle with this dreadful disease in May. Despite all efforts, and his brave fight, it wasn't to be. Jo has asked me to pass on her heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to this fund. There is some remaining money left and Jo intends to donate this to the local hospice where Matt was cared for so beautifully.
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- 7 years ago
Karen Lounds is admin on behalf of Matt Henderson
7 years agoMatt finished his 6 months chemo in March. Since then, scans have shown that whilst two areas have stabilised, the tumour on Matt's liver has more or less doubled, and is growing rapidly. Whilst this is a setback, Matt has met with the consultants at Christie's and Matt is going to trial the drugs from America. The great news is that Matt doesn't have to travel as they can be administered here.
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- 7 years ago
Karen Lounds is admin on behalf of Matt Henderson
7 years agoEach treatment costs around 20k, and Matt needs a minimum of 6, plus all his scans, blood tests etc. If this stabilises the tumour, Matt can then have proton beam or cyber knife treatment to remove the tumour. These too, cost around 20k per treatment. It is wonderful that all the money raised so far has enabled Matt to access this private treatment. The treatment is likely to use all the money raised so far, and we are very hopeful that we can now raise another 100k for the proton beam therapy.cyber/knife treatment.
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GARETH Barwise
Jun 5, 2019
Matt, from one runner to another the best of luck to you and your family. I'll make sure next time I'm out I'll do an extra mile for you.
£5.00
Kirsty
May 21, 2019
Only a small amount and I don’t know you but I know people who have had OC and I wish you all the best with your treatment.
£5.00
Louise Cleworth
Apr 26, 2019
Good luck Matt, hope you reach your target - stay positive. Best wishes to you and your family
Anonymous
Apr 22, 2019
I hope for the best for Matt Henderson.
Positive Waves
Apr 8, 2019
£40.00
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Apr 4, 2019
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