Atticus DIPG & Brain tumour charity

Fundraising campaign by Cheryl Atkins
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Atticus is the son of dear personal friends of mine. On July 1st 2018 to

our complete devastation Atticus was diagnosed with an incredibly rare

and incurable brain tumor called DIPG (Diffuse intrinsic pontine

gliomas). There is no cure or recoverable treatment for this disease and

doctors have advised he has around 9 months to live. Atticus was a

completely normal little boy, until one-day he started showing signs of

slowing down and became clumsy. It was completely out of the blue, and

can affect anyone.



Please see this link for more information on his condition - https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/understanding-brain-tumours/types-brain-tumour-children/dipg-diffuse-intrinsic-pontine-glioma/



About Atticus



Atticus

is an absolute treasure and delight to be with, he lights up the room

with his smile, and I’m personally honoured to be friends with him, a

passionate, happy, care free little boy who is always well mannered and

polite. Atticus has had to endure procedures no child should have to go

through, he’s shown incredible resilience and bravery and still manages

to have a smile on his face.

Treatment



Atticus

is currently undergoing radiotherapy at UCLH to alleviate the pressure

placed upon his brain by the tumor. This pressure affects his

neurological functions such as walking, talking, speech and eating.



The

doctors are hoping with the 6 week course of radiotherapy Atticus will

regain 80-90% of his functions, and return to a degree of normality for a

limited time. At some point in the future Atticus will require full

time palliative care as the condition worsens, before this happens we

would love to help him experience anything he wishes.



UCLH (University College Hospital London) have been outstanding with Atticus! A very big thank you to them.



Why this campaign?



As

we have been made very aware, there is no cure for Atticus’s condition,

there are only 20-30 children a year in the U.K who suffer from this

disease and sadly ALL of them will lose the battle.



The ambition

of this campaign is to achieve two objectives, firstly to provide some

financial stability for Atticus, Blaize, Emily & Hemploe (Dad, Mum,

& Sister) over the coming months. Any funds raised will be used to

provide the best possible lifestyle and experiences for the remaining

time Atticus has. This will include anything and everything Atticus

wishes to do, whether that's to ride on a steam train (he loves trains)

or goto Legoland, watch some monster trucks etc. The quality of this

time sadly cost's money, we all wish it didn't. We all want this time

to be special, full of fun times, happiness and to be remembered.



Secondly, is to raise much needed funds for the The Brain Tumor Charity not

only awareness but crucial funds required to advance the study of this

horrible disease. They do amazing work, please go and take a look at the

work they do to aid children like Atticus and many others affected.

Any proceeds raised will be split equally 50-50 between Atticus & the Brain tumor charity.



Thank

you for taking the time to read this. On behalf of Atticus, the

Feduchin-Pate family & everyone who has been lucky enough to be a

part of this wonderful little boys life.



I will update this campaign with Atticus’s progress and the adventures he is able to complete thanks to everyone's kindness.



To ALL of you who donate, you are true champions of humanity.



THANK YOU!

Organizer

  • Cheryl Atkins
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  • Campaign Owner

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  • patrick jarvis
  • Donated on Sep 11, 2018
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