Emma Ockwell

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Fundraising for Children’s Brain Tumour Research Centre - University of Nottingham
£433
raised of £400 target
by 24 supporters
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Event: Summer Solstice Skydive 2018, on 23 June 2018
We undertake critical brain tumour research to improve survival rates across the World.

Story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

In 2017 Ellie was diagnosed with a pilocytic astrocytoma tumour, buried deep within her brain stem. On Valentine's day she underwent 5 hours of surgery to have the tumour removed, which was initially successful. Five days after surgery Ellie sadly suffered a stroke which has left her with lifelong disabilities yet she faces every day as she did before and gets on with life! Ellie still suffers the side effects of her brain tumour to this day and has spent more than 5 of the past 12 months in hospital.

Those of you who know me, will know I have a fear of falling (I can't even go into the loft because I have panic attacks trying to get back down) so I've decided to do a skydive and fall out of a plane! If my girl can face her fears daily then I can face mine and raise some money for the brain tumour research charity. 

Brain tumour research is severely underfunded and less than 7% of cancer treatment funding for a towards the research of brain tumours so literally every penny is gratefully received. 

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Thank you!

Emma xxx 

About the charity

We perform pioneering research into genetic abnormalities of brain tumours, novel imaging techniques & drug delivery. We also excel in diagnosis, innovative treatment & raising awareness. Additional funding will enable crucial advances to be made in understanding & treating childhood brain tumours.

Donation summary

Total raised
£433.00
+ £38.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£433.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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