Joseph Vs Cancer!
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This is our beautiful little hero Joseph Rourke. At 10 months old he was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system). After 2 really tough years of chemotherapy his treatment finally came to an end and Jo began to boldly reclaim the childhood that he had missed out on. Sadly a few short months into his new life as a healthy, happy boy the cancer has returned, stage 4 once again. He is now facing more cycles of aggressive chemotherapy, radiotherapy and a stem cell transplant.
We are devastated to see Jo lose the normal life he fought so hard to gain but are conversely so intensely proud of his bravery in tackling the treatment head on.
This page has been set up to receive donations from any individuals, groups or events who wish to help support Jo and our family through this journey. Please feel free to get in touch and let us know what you are planning so we can add you to our updates!
It's really important to stress that the primary function of this fund is to directly support our family and not raise money for a charity. Any money left over from the fund post-treatment will be donated either directly to Addenbrooke's Child Cancer Care Unit (C2 Ward), families from the ward who require help, or to a grass roots ptoject such as Henry's Holiday Help from whom we have received so much support.
The money we raise will help fund additional costs that are incurred from Joseph's treatment and help to keep our family together during this time. There are many hidden extra costs that are highly impactive over long periods of treatment. These include food whilst in hospital (particularly as parents/carers are not fed), extra nappies and clothes as these are used in high volumes, costs of parking and petrol to get to and from hospital on a regular basis (particularly during his stem cell transplant which requires trips between Norfolk and Bristol) and any associated accomodation costs for family during treatment in Bristol.
We would also use the fund for anything that would help to brighten Joseph’s days during treatment, for example on those brief occasions where we get him out of hospital we might take him somewhere on a little adventure. Or conversely if he is stuck in hospital we might use it to buy him something to help take his mind off the pain, discomfort and boredom.
As a family we want to create as many happy memories with Joseph as we can, moments where he is allowed to forget that he is battling a serious illness and remember he’s a growing boy. Absolutely any donation will be so greatly received and every thoughtful comment appreciated.
Thank you on behalf of Jo and family x
We are devastated to see Jo lose the normal life he fought so hard to gain but are conversely so intensely proud of his bravery in tackling the treatment head on.
This page has been set up to receive donations from any individuals, groups or events who wish to help support Jo and our family through this journey. Please feel free to get in touch and let us know what you are planning so we can add you to our updates!
It's really important to stress that the primary function of this fund is to directly support our family and not raise money for a charity. Any money left over from the fund post-treatment will be donated either directly to Addenbrooke's Child Cancer Care Unit (C2 Ward), families from the ward who require help, or to a grass roots ptoject such as Henry's Holiday Help from whom we have received so much support.
The money we raise will help fund additional costs that are incurred from Joseph's treatment and help to keep our family together during this time. There are many hidden extra costs that are highly impactive over long periods of treatment. These include food whilst in hospital (particularly as parents/carers are not fed), extra nappies and clothes as these are used in high volumes, costs of parking and petrol to get to and from hospital on a regular basis (particularly during his stem cell transplant which requires trips between Norfolk and Bristol) and any associated accomodation costs for family during treatment in Bristol.
We would also use the fund for anything that would help to brighten Joseph’s days during treatment, for example on those brief occasions where we get him out of hospital we might take him somewhere on a little adventure. Or conversely if he is stuck in hospital we might use it to buy him something to help take his mind off the pain, discomfort and boredom.
As a family we want to create as many happy memories with Joseph as we can, moments where he is allowed to forget that he is battling a serious illness and remember he’s a growing boy. Absolutely any donation will be so greatly received and every thoughtful comment appreciated.
Thank you on behalf of Jo and family x
Organizer
Fiona Louise
Organizer
