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I am raising money for Neuroblastoma, one of the most common infant cancers. Almost half of these cases are in children under 2 years old. This type of cancer claims 650 infants lives in the USA and around 100 in the UK.Between 20% and 50% of high-risk cases do not respond adequately to induction high-dose chemotherapy and are progressive or refractory.Some types of neuroblastoma have a high risk of continuing to grow during treatment or coming back once treatment finishes. 

I first learned about neuroblastoma when i came across a little girl called Layla Grace Marsh, a little girl who's mother kept the world updated on her daughters progress. I thought she would survive and reading the tweet 'Layla went to play with the angels' broke my heart. If i can help save the future babies from this vicious disease i will. Here is a little on Layla:

Layla Grace Marsh

was born healthy on November 26, 2007 to Ryan and Shanna. Layla's two older sisters loved her dearly and cherished the beauty.

Layla was always in the 80th percentile for weight. She was perfectly fine during her 16-month checkup. A few weeks later, Layla began pointing to her tummy and saying "owie". At first look, doctors thought they were simply dealing with constipation. When the symptoms only got worse after being put on Mirlax for the weekend, a deeper concern arose. Many scans were done and several tests were taken. Only minutes after arriving home, the Marshes got a call from the doctor. They were to rush Layla to the ER where a specialist would meet them immediately. Scans and tests showed bone marrow that looked like it was "eaten by moths", and had a tumour that stretched from her kidney to around the aorta. This is known as Stage IV High-Risk Neuroblastoma cancer, and Layla was given a 30% chance of survival. Treatment began almost immediately.

Layla's advanced vocabulary for her age helped with cancer treatment. The nurses and parents were able to communicate with her to see if she needed anything, to manage pain more efficiently, etc. 

Throughout ten months, Layla went through several rounds of chemotherapy, radiation, transfusions, surgeries, and risky bone marrow transplants. But on January 22nd 2010, everyone's fears became a reality. Layla relapsed, and was told she had a matter of weeks left on earth. The cancer was completely overtaking her fragile, 18-lb body. On March 9th that year, her fight against the horrible disease ended. She was no longer being suffocated by fluid in her lungs or tumours covering her body. She wasn't gasping for air 24/7. Never did Layla lose her smile; ever. She touched millions of lives in her short time here. Her story is still making its way around, even two years later. 

Please give what you can spare. It going to a good use and could save a child like Layla Grace.

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