WELL.....HERE WE ARE AGAIN

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

On 22nd September, I'm abseiling down a very tall building to help raise funds for the fantastic Children's Ward at the Oxford Children's Hospital.

Our 5 year old Grandson, Lewis (PICTURED BEFORE TREATMENT) has been diagnosed with Langerhan's Cell Histiocytosis, which has created a tumour in his skull and is being treated with Chemotherapy/Steroids at the Kamran's Childrens Cancer Ward. He is a very brave little boy, taking all the nasty treatment in his stride, he has even been filmed having his treatment, to show its not, as he says "scary".

Less than 50 children a year in the UK are diagnosed with Langerhan's Cell Histiocytosis and Kamran's Ward is a centre of excellence.

Lewis is just one of the many children treated annualy on this fantastic ward, where the Doctors, Nurses and Play Specialists do an astounding job, often very traumatic.

Many of the children need to stay for prolonged periods in the ward, usually with their Mums and/or Dads, and all the toys, playstations, WII's etc that all children love are donated privately, through schemes like this. There is also a vast amount of medical equipment that is funded through the charity.

Lewis is progressing with his treatment, but has relapsed and now suffers from Diabetes Insispidus caused by LCH.  His treatment will probably last another year or so, and he is likely to be under the supervsion of the ward for a further 10 years.

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So if you have children or love children please dig deep and donate now, every penny counts.