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£445
raised of £2,500 target by 22 supporters

    Weʼve raised £445 to helping to make a Fleetwood cancer patient's home warm, clean and safe.

    Fleetwood, United Kingdom
    Funded on Monday, 19th March 2018

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    Story

    Mark is a 54 year old Fleetwood man, and at the moment he is battling his second bout of cancer. He bravely fought it when he was in his late twenties, but it has now reared it's ugly head again. Three months ago he was diagnosed with mouth cancer. and last month was admitted to Royal Preston hospital were he underwent a 12 hour surgery. The surgeons removed the tumour from his tongue and mouth, which involved life changing surgery, including neck dissection, reconstruction of his jaw, tracheotomy. At the moment he is very underweight and frail, and is being fed fluids via a nasal gastric feed. Even though he is going through this terrible time he is still very positive, and is desperate to go home. But he still has a stomach feed to be fitted , and possible radiotherapy treatment to contend with. He cannot speak due to the cancer op, and uses paper and pen to explain how he feels. Going home is going to be another big challenge, as his home is not fit for him to live in. Mark was suffering with ill health for a number of years prior to going into hospital. He lived on £73.10 per week, and was unable to maintain his house. It had fallen into a severe state of disrepair, and when he went into hospital everything in the house had to be removed. It will be a mammoth task to make it safe clean and warm, and Mark will be physically and financially unable to do it himself. This is why the page has been set up to help Mark, and i'm hoping people will be generous and help get Mark home.

    At the moment the task and financial burden on Mark would be overwhelming. This is why he needs a helping hand.The roof/guttering is leaking water into the house causing damp and mould.The bottom of the front door casing is rotten allowing the elements/rain into the lounge. Some windows are rotten and allow the elements into his lounge/bedroom. All the white goods appliances had to be removed as they were broken and beyond repair. Downstairs lounge carpet was so badly damp and soiled due to damp and mould it had to be removed. A lot of the electric sockets are hanging off the walls. There's no working heating system in the house, and the gas fire has been condemned.

    If you lovely people are willing to help with donations the money will be used to pay tradesman to come round to assess/repair the building issues. Buy white goods, get some heating sorted out , fix the electrics so they are safe, buy a lounge carpet. Make sure the house is clean and warm.There is lots of other things that require attention, but these are the most important. Mark can only come home from hospital if the house is warm clean and sterile otherwise it will be a danger to him.

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    • Tracy Hill6 years ago
      Tracy Hill

      Tracy Hill

      6 years ago
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    • Tracy Hill6 years ago
      Tracy Hill

      Tracy Hill

      6 years ago

      Just like to give everyone an update. Mark's home from hospital, but staying with his Dad as the house is not yet ready. Still a lot to be done , but progress is being made. Mark is feeling much better after his long stay in hospital. He'll find out next week if further treatment is needed. I'll keep the just giving page open a little longer, as any further donations will be really helpful...still lots to do to make it warm/dry and safe. Thank you everyone :)

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    • Tracy Hill6 years ago
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      6 years ago
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    Page last updated on: 12/27/2017 12.18

    Supporters

    22

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Dec 7, 2017

      From Linda Grisenthwaite

      £20.00

    • Sheila Morrison

      Sheila Morrison

      Nov 30, 2017

    • Heather Wall

      Heather Wall

      Nov 29, 2017

      £5.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Nov 29, 2017

    • Elaine Gregory

      Elaine Gregory

      Nov 29, 2017

      Keep up the good work xx

      £15.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Nov 28, 2017

      Well done Tracy, I hope you reach your target

      £20.00

    • Betty Martin

      Betty Martin

      Nov 28, 2017

      My husband is a cancer patient so our thoughts are with you, Hope you get home soon xx

      £10.00

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    Tracy Hill

    Tracy Hill

    Fleetwood, United Kingdom

    There is a number of people trying to help Mark. But he requires more financial help than we can provide. So reaching out to other people to help will increase his chances of coming home.

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