The Raven Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 Just had The Kent car club kindly donate £100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Just had The Kent car club kindly donate £100 Very big of the Kents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 poor little lad. donation sent, now lets hope we can make a difference, keep bumping this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I'll have to do this when i get home Russ, it won't let me sign into my Paypal from the Rig, i just tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo2810 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I donated to this after seeing an appeal on telly if I recall, although it may have been another forum who highlighted it. Thought I'd bump the thread for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 Thanks people! Quick update they had a teddy bears picnik for him with a great turn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Great news. C'mon folks the thread title couldnt be more touching its piss poor if you ask me that more havent donated to this. How many active members we got on here trawling the for sale adds and classifieds do some good & give what you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 Up again, not letting this one go im afraid. Lots of views here people. Read the site......if that isnt worth £5 i dont know what is. It is with a very sad heart and a tear in my eye i am posting the following from the web site. Sarah and I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone’s kindness and generosity. We cannot find the words to explain what we are going through but everyone’s support helps and gives us the strength to face what each day brings. We reviewed the activity on the site and facebook and WOW! We are delighted to know that even without a formal press launch of the appeal we have so much activity and support from Friends and the community. We have not had chance to formally launch the appeal or communicate regular updates as in early in June our oncology consultant confirmed to us that due to Alfie's relapse the disease is no longer cureable. We were given the option to either go home , try another chemotherapy combination (which probably will not work) or try and enter Alfie to a phase 1 trial (which is only to determine dose levels and he may not qualify for). We opted for the Chemo but in hindsight this was not the right decision as Alfie just suffered from the side effects. From our further research and support from others who have had similar experiences we droped everything and travelled directly to a cancer clinic of alternative treatment in Mexico. Unfortunately Alfie was unable to stay at the clinic and had to urgently return home as the relapsed tumour in Alfie's jaw spread in to his mouth and got out of control. We went direclty to Great Ormond St. where we had emergency surgery. We were very close to loosing Alfie and was an awful low point. Alfie is currently at University College Hospital in London receiving radiation to the face and now to the spine where a further tumour has developed. This will hopefully aleviate pain, control the rapid growth and hopefully allow Alfie the chance to walk again. We had no option but to move to this aggresive treatment as the rate of tumour growth in critical areas needs control. Every second of everyday we are fighting to cure our beautiful baby boy of this horrid disease. We will never give up hope and knowing you are all out there trying so very hard to help us gives us courage, strength and belief. A massive thank you to Kim and all involved for a brilliant turnout for the Teddy Bear Picnic at King George V Park in Ramsgate Kent on Saturday. A fantastic £678.44 was raised for Alfie. On the 17th and 18th July and the 24th and 25th July family and freinds will be at Westwood Cross Broadstairs Kent to raise more awareness for the appeal . They will be there to sign up all you wonderful people for the Fun Run on 29th August who have not done so already as well as receiving any feedback for support and ideas for further events to help raise funds for Alfie. Once again from Sarah Alfie and I thank you so very much for your kindness, generosity and support. Now we are at home we will keep you more regulary updated on Alfie’s progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Stupid phone won't let me do it at the moment. Will have to do it from my comp tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 Up again, not letting this one go im afraid. Lots of views here people. Read the site......if that isnt worth £5 i dont know what is. It is with a very sad heart and a tear in my eye i am posting the following from the web site. Sarah and I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone’s kindness and generosity. We cannot find the words to explain what we are going through but everyone’s support helps and gives us the strength to face what each day brings. We reviewed the activity on the site and facebook and WOW! We are delighted to know that even without a formal press launch of the appeal we have so much activity and support from Friends and the community. We have not had chance to formally launch the appeal or communicate regular updates as in early in June our oncology consultant confirmed to us that due to Alfie's relapse the disease is no longer cureable. We were given the option to either go home , try another chemotherapy combination (which probably will not work) or try and enter Alfie to a phase 1 trial (which is only to determine dose levels and he may not qualify for). We opted for the Chemo but in hindsight this was not the right decision as Alfie just suffered from the side effects. From our further research and support from others who have had similar experiences we droped everything and travelled directly to a cancer clinic of alternative treatment in Mexico. Unfortunately Alfie was unable to stay at the clinic and had to urgently return home as the relapsed tumour in Alfie's jaw spread in to his mouth and got out of control. We went direclty to Great Ormond St. where we had emergency surgery. We were very close to loosing Alfie and was an awful low point. Alfie is currently at University College Hospital in London receiving radiation to the face and now to the spine where a further tumour has developed. This will hopefully aleviate pain, control the rapid growth and hopefully allow Alfie the chance to walk again. We had no option but to move to this aggresive treatment as the rate of tumour growth in critical areas needs control. Every second of everyday we are fighting to cure our beautiful baby boy of this horrid disease. We will never give up hope and knowing you are all out there trying so very hard to help us gives us courage, strength and belief. A massive thank you to Kim and all involved for a brilliant turnout for the Teddy Bear Picnic at King George V Park in Ramsgate Kent on Saturday. A fantastic £678.44 was raised for Alfie. On the 17th and 18th July and the 24th and 25th July family and freinds will be at Westwood Cross Broadstairs Kent to raise more awareness for the appeal . They will be there to sign up all you wonderful people for the Fun Run on 29th August who have not done so already as well as receiving any feedback for support and ideas for further events to help raise funds for Alfie. Once again from Sarah Alfie and I thank you so very much for your kindness, generosity and support. Now we are at home we will keep you more regulary updated on Alfie’s progress. Wow what a wee fighter your right there raven i could feel myself wellin up rading that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 OK, Got the news last night. Alfie has very sadly passed over. My thoughts are with his brave mum and dad. God Speed little man, the horrid illness can no longer hurt you. I will still be attending the fun run in his name in a hope that the money raised will go to help another child. If the family accept flowers i will put a MKIV note on it for all those that tried to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Oh no way R.I.P wee fella theres no pain anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Thats terrible news, my heart felt sympathy go's out to his parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Free Bump Just been paid and donated a tenner + Gift aid. If you are going to Pod label a bucket up and take it down, real shame about the child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 Free Bump Just been paid and donated a tenner + Gift aid. If you are going to Pod label a bucket up and take it down, real shame about the child. Thanks tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted July 30, 2010 Author Share Posted July 30, 2010 I found this helpful to ease some of the pain im feeling for him. His mum posted that he passed at home cuddled up with his mum and dad, who say that he was not in any pain at the time. I wont be bumping this anymore, Just want to say a huge thankyou to everyone that took the time and effort to try and help him. The money they have is indeed going to help another child, the fund raising continues in his name. Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 R.I.P little man Your short life and cheeky grin will go on to help others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Don't know what to say. R.I.P Alfie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Oh man. I'm not gonna lie, getting teary eyed knowing this. Cute kid. At least he isn't in pain anymore. Rest in peace. Such strong parents. My prayers to Alfie and them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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