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Anaphylaxis UK

Owen Carey Memorial Fund

18-year-old Owen died following a severe allergic reaction on 22 April 2017. We're raising money for the Anaphylaxis Campaign and raising awareness of severe allergies, particularly in young adults.
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Owen was at the very beginning of what would have been a fun filled adult life.  He had wanted to study computing at university.  He had a wonderful temperament and sense of humour, and was loved by all his family and friends. 

On 22nd April 2017, he suffered an allergic reaction to something he had eaten at lunchtime.  By late afternoon the reaction had become too much for him and he sought help, but it was too late, and he passed away in front of The London Eye.     

Owen was not carrying his EpiPen; had he done so, and used it early enough, it might have made a difference.  His family and friends are raising money to be used towards helping young adults be even more aware of the need to carry their Epipens.  The development of an Epipen that is “cool to carry” is another possibility.     

Help us raise money towards this cause by donating now; it might just save a life one day    

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Anaphylaxis UK

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Anaphylaxis UK is the only UK-wide charity operating solely for the growing numbers of people at risk of serious allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.

Donation summary

Total raised
£10,221.92
+ £466.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,321.92
Offline donations
£7,900.00
Direct donations
£65.00
Donations via fundraisers
£2,256.92

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