Albert’s fundraiser for Children with Cancer UK
Shona Harvey is raising money for Children with Cancer UK
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In November 2024, Albert was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, an aggressive blood cancer which affects the bone marrow, where blood is made, and causes it to make cancer cells instead of blood. The treatment is chemotherapy for over 2 years.
Since diagnosis, Albert has spent a lot of time on the children’s cancer ward at Addenbrooke’s Hospital where he has met and made friends with other children suffering from cancer. Some have leukaemia, like Albert; others have brain tumours or cancer in their spinal cord or lymphatic system. Some have cancer in their muscles or bones. Cancer is the leading cause of death of children in the UK and more children die from cancer than from accidents. Albert would like to raise money to support research which will help children like his friends on the ward and others like them.
Recently, Albert was given the opportunity to be a mascot for Norwich City Football Club and because the Club has such a great community spirit, it led to a wonderful relationship which has made an enormous difference to Albert’s ability to cope with his treatment. That relationship is documented in this short film (and his middle name is George!):
Please feel free to share Albert’s film and JustGiving page on your social media feeds, etc 🙂 and we love reading all the names of who has donated and the messages of support, even if the amounts are anonymised.
This is why Albert chose Children with Cancer UK:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dvtCCDS-0II&pp=0gcJCdgAo7VqN5tD
For 35 years, Children with Cancer UK has funded much needed research into the causes of childhood cancers, and the development of better, kinder treatments as well as funding initiatives that support children and their families through cancer treatment and beyond. Our vision is a world where every child and young person survives cancer.
Our work has contributed significantly to a marked increase in childhood cancer survival rates and improved quality of life for patients. All donations are automatically transferred straight to the charity by JustGiving.
