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Iʼve raised £225,641 to Billy the Brave: Supporting a 4-Year-Old's Journey with a Terminal Brain Tumour
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- Funded on Tuesday, 30th April 2024
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PLEASE DONATE DIRECT TO ABBIE'S ARMY WITH REF "BILLYTHEBRAVE" https://www.justgiving.com/abbies-army
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Billy Thompson's Journey: Supporting a Brave 4-Year-Old's Last Months with a Terminal Brain Tumour named Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), which was diagnosed in November 2023.
UPDATE:
At 11:10 on Easter Sunday Billy the Brave finally found his peace. He should never have had to fight this battle, but fight he did, and so valiantly right up until his very last breath.
Now he has gained his superhero wings for real. Fly high, Billy the Brave, our Billy, William Freddie Thomas Thompson. We will hold you close with every single heart beat, within every single minute and every single moment of the rest of our lives until we meet again.
I will leave you with a typical Billy question, one he asked me before Christmas. “What about if you do a poo up there in heaven and it falls down to earth. Will my bum be up there?”
I guess now, my darling, you will find out. And if it’s so, keep giggling, keep laughing, keep cheekily charming the pants off everybody you meet, and if you do poop, watch out for us down here.
We couldn’t be more proud of you; you were always too precious for this world.
And then all of a sudden, way too soon, you were gone. And I don’t know how on earth we live without you. My heart is still beating and I’m not quite sure why as it has just been shattered into a million pieces.
Go bravely, Billy, as you always do. ~ Billy's Mummy, Ellie Thompson
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Heartbreakingly, we find ourselves rallying around a little superhero and beautiful boy, 4-year-old Billy, who is courageously battling a terminal brain tumour. Every day Billy spends with his family is treasured.
Billy has gone through thirteen gruelling radiotherapy sessions but radiotherapy alone is not a cure. Chemotherapy has to date been shown to be ineffective in treating DIPG so Billy’s parents anxiously await news what other treatments might be available to fight this terrible illness.
This Just Giving campaign, "Billy Thompson's Journey," aims to provide ongoing financial support for his family, and so they can be there for Billy and Maddie every step of the way, creating moments of joy and laughter and memories they can cherish forever.
Donations will be given to Abbie's Army or a similar DIPG research organisation.
Signed Christina (Billy's Aunty)
Updates
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8 months ago
Ellie Thompson
8 months agoJanuary's MRI scan indicates some tumour progression, likely attributed to pseudo-progression resulting from radiotherapy and associated swelling. Due to uncertainty surrounding the tumour's status, Billy's acceptance into the third round of the GOSH CARMIGO trial seems unlikely. The family is now exploring international alternatives, that will come with significant expenses. At this point, they are desperately trying to prepare themselves for the eventuality of overseas treatment, so need your help to raise as much money as possible.
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Bea
Apr 28, 2024
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
£10.00
Anonymous
Apr 28, 2024
I can’t begin to imagine how hard this has been for all of you. But little Billy will always be in your hearts.
£100.00
M.Koch
Apr 26, 2024
Rachael Morris (an Instagram follower)
Apr 24, 2024
My heart aches for you all, I wish this world hadn't been so cruel to you. I simply cannot imagine what you are going through. Sending so much love and strength. Rest in peace Billy the Brave xx
£10.00
Anonymous
Apr 22, 2024
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Lily Temple-Bond
Apr 21, 2024
My heart breaks for you - I am just so so sorry. Sending so much love and strength to you x
£10.00
Messy Club Surrey
Apr 20, 2024
All money from our messy play group ticket sales this week has been donated in support of #billythebrave’s fundraiser and DIPG research. Sending our love and warm wishes to you all. @messyclub_surrey
£175.00
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