Lorraine Cuthbertson is crowdfunding
Weʼre raising £20,000 to Support families who have a child diagnosed with a brain tumour. Mercy’s Mighty Foundation will help them spend precious 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.
Mercys Mighty Foundation is being 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.
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.
This Just Giving page is an interim measure until we have applied for charity status for Mercys Mighty Foundation, fundraising has already commenced and 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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George Stephenson High School
Jun 25, 2024
Sending lots of Support to Mercy’s Foundation
£350.55
A Gosforth Supporter
Jun 20, 2024
For Mercy’s Foundation 🩷
£20.00
Jean and John
Jun 17, 2024
Heard what a beautiful, thoughtful and cheerful little girl you were Mercy.Sleep peacefully.
£50.00
Anonymous
Jun 15, 2024
We can all make a difference if we care enough. Love, and Hugs to all the Wonderful, Amazing Warriors, and Heroes.
Stef snd Tony
Jun 3, 2024
Always thinking of you Mercy ❤️
£70.00
Adrian Wilby
Jun 3, 2024
Thinking of you all.
£10.00
Gillian Cartner
May 31, 2024
Sleep tight Mercy. You will never be forgotten. 💕
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About the fundraiser
Lorraine Cuthbertson
Newcastle upon Tyne
Myself and husband Paul lost our adored daughter Mercy due to a DIPG brain tumour and have vowed to help other families facing utter hell going forward. When your child is diagnosed with a brain tumour, life as you know it changes instantly - we will support other families