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Closed 05/04/2017
Weʼve raised £6,055 to John King Brain Tumour Foundation - registered charity application in progress (Gift Aid will be sought when complete). Trustees in place.
- London, United Kingdom
- Funded on Wednesday, 5th April 2017
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John sadly passed away on 22nd November 2016, after a brave and dignified fight against gilblastoma brain tumour. He was first diagnosed in May 2015 and operated on at Atkinson Morley in June. Fairing very well the day after his op he could be found in Marks & Spencer buying a sandwich! His first day home after surgery he took great pleasure in cooking Harry and his friends a huge breakfast. John remained fit until March 2016 when he had a seizure and was diagnosed with a second tumour in anther part of the brain. He had another operation under surgeon Tim Jones. It was during the diagnosis that we discovered the gardens for patients at McKissock Ward, Atkinson Morley. We were upset to see how sad the gardens were looking. These were built by the famous brain surgeon Henry Marsh with patients in mind. It is proven that spending time in a garden environment speeds recovery. He had retired so the garden needed some TLC. We have since adopted the gardens and with the amazing support of Tony Woods who owns Garden Club London, the garden is being maintained and our aim is to create even more of a wonderful haven for patients. We are also passionate about supporting Dr Tim Jones and his great work. Our first project is to raise money for a special microscope, not available through NHS funding. This will allow more of the tumour to be removed during surgery prolonging a patient's life. Ultimately we want to do all we can to support this fatal cancer which receives only 1% of all funding and has a life expectancy of just 15 months. Sadly many more younger people are being diagnosed with malignant brain tumours. We guarantee all money raised will be spent wisely managed by our wonderful board of trustees. There will be no administration fees so every penny really will count. Apart from John's beautiful 4 children this will be his legacy. I would like to thank everyone for taking time to read a little about John's life and for all your support. Love Laura
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Heather Lee
Apr 5, 2017
In memory of John from friends at Mack Ship Stores
£50.00
Selina and Stan Kuczewski
Mar 22, 2017
A great cause x
£20.00
Andreas Antona
Mar 21, 2017
£100.00
Malcolm Perkins
Mar 8, 2017
Just back in the U.K. Hope you are well. Very best wishes.
£100.00
William George Oates
Feb 28, 2017
Your positivity never ceases to amaze me, what a wonderful cause!
£25.00
Jane Quayle
Feb 23, 2017
The garden's looking wonderful!
Julia & Andy Bryant
Feb 15, 2017
With love and best wishes for an admirable fundraising project.
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Laura King
London, United Kingdom
I am raising money for the John King Brain Tumour Foundation. Our aim is to support Dr Tim Jones and his team at Atkinson Morley Hospital, to eradicate this deadly terminal cancer. With your help and support we want to raise £1m over the next ten years. Laura