JAMES
James is 15 years old and has been receiving treatment for cancer for the past four years. He was diagnosed with Pituitary Germinoma which has caused brain tumours to grow. These tumours have affected the pituitary gland which produces many essential hormomes meaning James will never go through puberty, along with many other secondary conditions. James is currently receiving extensive treatment from Great Ormond Street and Addenbrooke’s Hospital as well as locally.
The overwhelming cost of travel to and from appointments has left the family struggling to keep their heads above water in an already heartbreaking situation. We are fundraising to provide the family with ongoing financial support so they can concentrate all their time and energy where it is needed most - keeping up with James and his brothers and sisters! Please help us to offer the family the support they so desperately need. Thank you for your support.
The overwhelming cost of travel to and from appointments has left the family struggling to keep their heads above water in an already heartbreaking situation. We are fundraising to provide the family with ongoing financial support so they can concentrate all their time and energy where it is needed most - keeping up with James and his brothers and sisters! Please help us to offer the family the support they so desperately need. Thank you for your support.
DEMI
Seven year old Demi has been in and out of treatment for retinoblastoma (cancer of the eye) for six years. Sadly Demi has lost her right eye leaving her almost blind as she has such little vision in her left eye. Demi’s family are doing their best to keep their spirits up after such a long time of treatments and trips to hospital but the overwhelming financial cost of travel all the way to the Royal London Hospital is becoming too much to cope with on their own. Our Norfolk based fundraising office is raising funds to offer ongoing financial support to the family to help towards travel costs, winter bills and of course Christmas goodies and presents! Please help us to make Christmas 2011 a time for the family to make happy memories for Demi and spend quality time together.
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GROUNDBREAKING TREATMENT FOR MITCHELL
Six year old Mitchell is suffering from a very rare form of cancer, Neuroblastoma Stage 4, which he was diagnosed with in October 2010. Mitchell is one of only six children taking part in a new pioneering treatment that, if successful, will improve his chances of survival by up to 60%. The new treatment will see Mitchell spending one week every month at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London and then three weeks at home continuing the treatment.
Just before Mitchell’s diagnosis, his family purchased a house in need of complete refurbishment, but sadly, due to the high risk of infection which could be life threatening to Mitchell, he and his family have not been able to live in their home and are staying with Mitchell’s grandparents. The family are desperate to make the house habitable, but with Mitchell needing full time care, their income has been dramatically reduced and so home refurbishments are just not possible. We are currently raising funds to help create a home for the family including laying new flooring throughout the house. If you or your company are in a position to help by raising funds, please contact our fundraising team on 01708 734366.
Just before Mitchell’s diagnosis, his family purchased a house in need of complete refurbishment, but sadly, due to the high risk of infection which could be life threatening to Mitchell, he and his family have not been able to live in their home and are staying with Mitchell’s grandparents. The family are desperate to make the house habitable, but with Mitchell needing full time care, their income has been dramatically reduced and so home refurbishments are just not possible. We are currently raising funds to help create a home for the family including laying new flooring throughout the house. If you or your company are in a position to help by raising funds, please contact our fundraising team on 01708 734366.
| EMMA'S NEW LAPTOP FOR HOSPITAL VISITS
Two year old Emma is from Birmingham and was diagnosed with Pilocytic Astrocytoma (a brain tumour) in January 2010 when she was only a year old. Since then she has been on many different medications and bravely fought through 18 months of chemotherapy.
Like any other two year old, Emma gets very bored and frustrated during hospital stays which can make treatment even more tedious, so we purchased Emma and her family a new laptop. Now she can take this to hospital with her to keep occupied with lots of her favourite films and CBeebies iPlayer! It will also allow Emma’s parents to keep friends and family up to date on her condition. |
TED'S NEW BIKE!Ted is four years old and just entering the maintenance phase of his treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. Earlier this year Ted almost lost his life to an aggressive Aspergillus infection which often isn't survived. The medication for this doesn't react well with the chemotherapy either and causes a high risk of muscle and ligament damage. Ted bravely fought through but as a result, he was registered as disabled and over the last five months has learned to crawl, cruise and waddle again. Ted’s physiotherapist has recommended that he rides a bike to get his feet flexing correctly again. The trouble was, most children’s bikes weigh almost as much as Ted does and his muscles are simply not strong enough to ride them. After a little research, Ted’s mum found the ‘Isla Bike’, a specially designed, lightweight bike for children like Ted. Because of Ted’s condition, mum and dad both now work part time and simply couldn't afford to purchase this bike for Ted, so mum sent a heartfelt letter to Vicky Nash here at the Lennox and we gladly purchased Ted his new bike. Now there’s no stopping him, literally!
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AlecAlec was nine years old and had a tumour on his brain stem (pontine). His treatment regime finished at the end of November 2010 and all was looking well until, sadly, on Sunday 20th February, Alec had to be admitted to hospital and on Tuesday 22nd February he was moved to Helen House Children’s Hospice where he continued to fight his battle until Tuesday 8th March when he fell asleep.
On Saturday 5th February we put a big smile on his beautiful face when Lisa Sherrin and a few of the fundraising team visited Alec at home for the official opening of what he called ‘Alec’s Pad’. It was a wonderful day and Alec and all his family and friends were so grateful. Thank you to everyone who, one way or another, helped to fundraise for this dream to come true for Alec. This brave little man will hold a special place in all of our hearts at the Lennox, forever. |  |
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AngelaAt just six months old, Angela’s body has had to endure more than most people do in a lifetime. She is currently receiving treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital for a tumour on her liver and further health complications cause by Beckwith Syndrome. As you can imagine, seeing their baby going through this has put the family under immense stress, so we’re doing everything we can to support the family financially through this difficult time so that they can focus their full attention where it is most needed, on Angela!
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 | JackThis is seven year old Jack, who is fighting a rare cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma (a tumor in his tummy). Since being diagnosed in April 2009 he has been receiving intense chemotherapy and has undergone surgery. Little Jack will continue receiving this treatment until March 2010 and we hope to raise enough funds by then so that he can look forward to a well deserved holiday with the whole family, not forgetting nan and grandad!
In addition, we’re going to buy an extra special surprise Christmas present for Jack, (we cant say what it is incase Jack sees but please enquire by telephone to find out). |
ScarlettDuring her treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL), four year old Scarlett had to overcome many set backs including three superbugs and an infection that left her on a life support machine for five days.
Scarlett finally started responding to her treatment plan and hopes to get well enough to meet Mickey Mouse in Euro Disney with her family. Your fundraising effort will allow us to ensure Scarlett meets Mickey and all his friends. |  |
 | CameronCameron is two years old and has a condition called Neuroblastoma, Grade Four which has caused him to be paralysed from his waist down. After weeks of fundraising, we planned to send Cameron on a special holiday to the New Forest where he could spend some vital quality time with his parents, older brother and younger sister, in-between hospital appointments. Unfortunately, just before his holiday was booked, the family’s circumstances changed and they were unable to get to the south coast. We still wanted to do something special for little Cameron, so in August this year we paid for the whole family to stay in a top class Hilton Hotel for two nights and spend a day at Legoland, Windsor! We’re told that Cameron had an amazing time and the photos mum sent us certainly show it...
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