Appleton Family

In memory of John Appleton

Fundraising for Aspergillosis Trust
£420
raised of £500 target
In memory of John Appleton
Aspergillosis Trust

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RCN 1194699
We support aspergillosis patients to enhance understanding of the illness

Story

Just under two years ago, during the first lockdown,  our father John Appleton, contracted aspergillosis, a fungal condition that grew in his lungs. We knew very little of this condition and are still learning. We did not realise that this condition can sometimes be contained by strong and often debilitating medicines but not cured. 

We watched as our father deteriorated, unable to function normally due to the strong medication and the deterioration caused by the aspergillosis. We felt fairly clueless and alone, not seeking and finding the Aspergillosis Trust until after our father’s passing. We now know that the trust not only raises awareness for this still widely unknown condition, but also raises money to help fund the vital research needed to create more effective treatments (something that we had been praying for). 

Our brave and tenacious father fought to recover and kept fighting until the very end. It broke our hearts to see him pass but it would help to know that perhaps any money raised could help another family with their loved one. 


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About the charity

Aspergillosis Trust

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RCN 1194699
Our aim is to preserve and protect good health of people suffering from Aspergillosis by: - • Raising awareness of aspergillosis and increase the understanding of the condition amongst medical professionals and the public at large; • Supporting sufferers globally by providing information and creating real and virtual support networks for sufferers of the most common forms of the disease; • Circulating up-to-date information about the condition with all forms of aspergillosis and help them understand the disease and treatments; • Raising funds for research, with the aim of making aspergillosis far more readily recognisable than at present; • Via joint initiatives, educate healthcare professionals of the symptoms and treatment of aspergillosis as it is often missed and can take years to reach the correct diagnosis; and • Represent aspergillosis patients in wider lung health networks.

Donation summary

Total raised
£420.00
+ £105.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£420.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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