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Chris Brakel raised £10,352.25 from 172 supporters
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Closed 31/08/2024
Iʼve raised £10,352 to give my daughter a chance to halt her MS !
- Manchester
- Funded on Saturday, 31st August 2024
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A life-changing stem-cell transplantation to halt disease progression
In 2020, when she was 29, my daughter Melissa was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). She rapidly progressed and now uses a wheelchair.
She is likely to deteriorate quickly and the only treatment which will give her the chance to halt her MS is a stem-cell transplantation (HSCT).
The prospect is life-changing, but is unavailable to her on the NHS, so she is looking to have the procedure done privately. This comes at a cost, and we are hoping to raise £40,000 towards it.
Her first relapse, pre-diagnosis, was an episode of optic neuritis which makes it difficult and painful for her to spend extended time on screens. This is the main reason she is off all socials, and we would really appreciate your help to spread the word.
This is a message from Melissa:
'I’m a writer currently doing a creative writing PhD at the University of Leeds. For anyone who can donate over £50 to my fundraiser, I’d like to offer my thanks in the way I can: by writing you a short story. If you are interested, please email me at melissa.brakel@gmail.com. You can read or listen to me read a couple of short stories on my website.'
#love #repost #life #motivation #ms #inspiration #dad #fam #daughterlove #amsterdam #lelystad #northampton #WeAreNSG #manchester #ILoveMcr #universityofmanchester #UoLCommunity #UolParis #norwichuniversity #leedsuniversity #mymsteam #ms #MSWarrior #MSAwareness #FightMS #MSStrong #EndMS #MSFundraiser #MSSupport #CureMS #activemsers #ms_trippingonair #realtalkms #smoulderingms #GiveWithoutTake
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1 month ago
Chris Brakel
1 month agoWe are closing the JustGiving page at the end of August, and to have raised over £10,000 from 170 supporters is so much more than we ever expected, and we are so grateful. Thank you to everyone who has shared and supported this treatment for Melissa. It wouldn't have been possible so soon without this help and with MS, time is everything. Melissa is sure she made the right decision to pursue HSCT privately, and we are optimistic about her future! Thank you all again, Chris Melissa loved spending time in this beautiful garden 💕
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2 months ago
Chris Brakel
2 months agohttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/DwBxsGIvRmI
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2 months ago
Chris Brakel
2 months agoTip to read the story : right click and either save or open in new page and use zoom function so it's easier to read 😊
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Supporters
172
Sarah Olieman
Aug 15, 2024
Dear Melissa,I was so sorry to hear that you have MS. Glad to hear your operation went well. I hope you keep feeling well and your recovery will go as planned.
£50.00
Kat and Mark
Aug 5, 2024
Penny Snow
Jul 27, 2024
£10.00
Gemma & Lisa
Jul 15, 2024
We're thinking about you! ❤️
£50.00
Mr Bear
Jul 14, 2024
Fingers crossed that you reach your target very soon.🙏🙏❤️❤️
£25.00
Alvaro
Jul 13, 2024
£30.00
Tammy
Jul 10, 2024
I hope it goes well!
£10.00
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