Kim Lindsey
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Fundraising for Ali's Dream
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In 2007, aged just 11, Ellie was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma. A brain tumour. She was given 6 – 12 months to live.
She underwent a 7 & a half hour operation to remove the tumour, followed by radiotherapy and 26 months of chemotherapy.
Ellie used homeopathy and reflexology, both of which helped her through it all; as well as setting herself regular targets such as shopping trips (!) and fund raising.
In 2008 Ellie raised almost £10 000 which she split between charities close to her heart.
In 2009, Ellie developed another brain tumour.
Towards the end of the year she inspired a song, which she recorded and sold for Ali’s Dream, children’s brain tumour research charity. The total from this currently stands at over £5200, and money continues to come in…
Ellie lost her fight against her brain tumour on Valentine’s Day 2010, after a courageous and dignified 3 year battle.
Ellie’s family and friends are determined to keep her memory alive, and continue raising much needed funds in her name.
ALI’S DREAM – are a children’s brain tumour research charity. They raise funds for research into WHY. Why more children die of brain tumours than of any other cancer…
And for research into TREATMENT.
33% more children died of a brain tumour in 2007, than in 2001.
There are 16 000 new cases every year.
Five year survival is still only 14%
When it was suggested that we start raising money in Ellie’s name little did we realise that we would be jumping out of a plane!!
‘Ellie’s Skydive’ takes place on at Grindale near Bridlington, .
We are aiming high! We hope to raise £750 each. All the proceeds of our jump will go to Ali’s Dream, children’s brain tumour research charity.
Please give generously, and DON’T FORGET TO GIFT AID IT.
Thank you, very, very much.
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