Lorraine Cuthbertson is crowdfunding
Iʼm raising £20,000 to Support children diagnosed with paediatric DIPG brain tumours by funding short respite breaks and allowing precious family time together
- Newcastle upon Tyne
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Mercy Cuthbertson was the most amazing 6 year old girl fromTyneside, adored by her parents, loved by many and who had the most infectious black sense of humour you can ever imagine.
On 29th July 2023, following behavioural changes and dizziness, her parents were given the devasting news that Mercy had a brain tumour, specifically a DIPG - one of the most aggressive paediatric brain tumours which exist.
A new normal quickly dawned, a normality of medical appointments, operations, radiotherapy and caring for a very poorly child 24/7.
Mercy never complained once, never sought sympathy and fought like a trooper. A national fundraising drive was set up to raise funds so Mercy could have access to treatment and medicine abroad, have access to the best equipment and care and also spend quality time with her parents who knew the clock was ticking and were off work caring for her 24/7.
The charity, Mercys Mighty Foundation was formed by Mercys parents so that other families who find themselves in the same life changing position with their child can be supported and spend quality time together during short term respite breaks.
DIPG tumours wait for no one, they are aggressive, fatal and the much needed critical clinical research around them is completely underfunded.
If Mercys legacy and foundation can help other families, then her DIPG journey has not been in vain and we can help drive the much needed change.
We are absolutely committed to supporting other families when their life is simply turned upside down and their child receives a brain tumour diagnosis.
Mercys determination, fight and unwaivering positivity will forever drive us on
Thank you for your support - it WILL make a difference
Lorraine and Paul (Mercys Parents)
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Sophie Walker & Friends
Sep 25, 2024
For Mercy's charity. From me and my friends. xx
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Cash collected from GNR
Sep 20, 2024
Well done George
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Chris McLaughlin
Sep 20, 2024
For sponsored walk on 13th October, looking forward to seeing everyone there.
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Sep 15, 2024
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Phoebe Fullarton
Sep 14, 2024
Phoebe ran the mini GNR for Mercy’s Foundation. 💖
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Stevie W
Sep 13, 2024
Well done George
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About the fundraiser
Lorraine Cuthbertson
Newcastle upon Tyne
Myself + husband Paul lost our adored daughter Mercy due to a DIPG brain tumour and have vowed to help other families. When your child is diagnosed with a brain tumour, life as you know it changes instantly - we now have formed Mercy’s Mighty Foundation (Charity Number 1209810)