Linda Henderson

Celebrating the life of Becca Henderson and helping the Churchill Hospital

Fundraising for Oxford Hospitals Charity
£1,949
raised of £1,000 target
by 92 supporters
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
In memory of Becca Henderson
Oxford Hospitals Charity

Verified by JustGiving

RCN 1175809
We fund equipment, research and facilities to support patients across our hospitals

Story

In October 2017 Becca was rushed into A&E with Sepsis. It was at this time she was found to have heart cancer.

She was treated at the Churchill Hospital and had her chemotherapy there. Everyone was wonderful and the care first class. 

Sadly the chemotherapy didn't work and Becca was rushed to Harefield Hospital where she was the first person in the UK to have cardiac cancer treated with the installation of a Total Artificial Heart.

She had to remain cancer free for twelve months, which she did. She was then added to the urgent transplant list during January 2019.

Becca was called for a heart transplant mid-February. The heart was good and the surgery went perfectly.
Sadly a few hours afterwards things took a downturn. She had at least six further surgeries/procedures over the following week.
The following Tuesday evening the doctors carried out a CT scan of her brain.
Sadly they found she had suffered a catastrophic bleed in her brain and would not recover.
On Wednesday 27th February close friends and family came to see her for one last time at Harefield. In the afternoon her life support was switched off and at 3.30pm she gained her angel wings.

Becca was a wonderful young woman who gave so much to so many and always wanted to help make each person's corner of the world that little bit better.

She will be forever loved and her memory treasured.

Thanks for taking the time to visit Becca's JustGiving page.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

About the charity

Oxford Hospitals Charity

Verified by JustGiving

RCN 1175809
Oxford Hospitals Charity helps transform our local hospitals - the Oxford Children's Hospital, John Radcliffe, Horton General, Churchill and NOC - funding the latest medical equipment, research and facilities.Thank you so much for your amazing support. Find out more at www.hospitalcharity.co.uk

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,948.58
+ £353.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,948.58
Offline donations
£0.00

* Charities pay a small fee for our service. Find out how much it is and what we do for it.