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Closed 30/06/2023
Be More Ben

Be More Ben Great Bristol Runs

Be More Ben's team of runners taking part in the Great Bristol 10k and Half Marathon races on 14th May 2023. Raising money to support families after the death of a child.
£2,443
raised of £2,000 target
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Event: Great Bristol Half Marathon 2023, on 14 May 2023
Closed on 30/06/2023
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Story

Ben was just 8 years old when he died from a rare and aggressive brain tumour called DIPG. After his death, his parents found little in the way of support for parents whose child has died, less for siblings and nothing for other family members.

Be More Ben offers ongoing counselling to parents and a programme of peer-led support for the whole family. With no overhead or staffing costs every penny raised for Be More Ben goes directly to the families we support.

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Be More Ben

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Our son Ben was diagnosed with DIPG, a very rare and aggressive brain tumour, aged 7. Previously fit and well, on diagnosis, we were told his tumour was inoperable and incurable and that we had at best a year left with our son. Despite taking part in a clinical trial and having intensive treatment, Ben passed away 6 months later. Following his death, we found little in the way of regular, ongoing support that was informal and for the whole family. To lose a child and feel that there is no help available to you is frightening and leaves you feeling isolated and vulnerable. We set up The Benjamin Pritchard Foundation – Be More Ben to enhance bereavement support and services for parents, families and siblings who have lost a child under the age of 18.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,442.51
+ £316.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,192.51
Offline donations
£250.00
Direct donations
£32.00
Donations via fundraisers
£2,160.51

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