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Eleven year old Sophie Robinson from Lincoln has
embarked upon a fundraising campaign to help children like her who are
diagnosed with brain tumours.
Sophie is currently fighting a grade 4 brain tumour
called medulloblastoma and is receiving treatment at the renowned Children’s
Brain Tumour Research Centre in Nottingham.
Sophie is determined to help other families in her
situation and help provide improved treatment and a cure for the disease. After
an intensive fundraising drive the inspirational youngster has just presented a
cheque for £10,000 to the Centre.
Family friends Kerry Wilson and Paul Munroe started
the campaign by hosting a fish and chip supper and disco in June. On August 8,
Sophie hosted her own bravery and courage party for children from across
Lincolnshire. The event was a complete sell-out with 180 people packed into
their local social club enjoying a party and disco.
Sophie’s Mum, Stacy Southwell, says they are
determined to help others: “Many people ask us why we raise funds. If you were
in our situation you would understand every single day is a battle and a heart
breaking nightmare. If we can help just one family not to have to go through
this then so be it.”
The Children’s Brain Tumour Research Centre, based
at the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham, brings together a
multi-disciplinary team of leading healthcare professionals and researchers
from The University of Nottingham ─ all experts in their fields, and all
committed to improving our understanding of childhood brain tumours.
Community Fundraising Manager at The University of
Nottingham, Andrew Legge, said: “We are overwhelmed with the kindness and
generosity of the Lincoln community and local businesses who have gathered
together to support Sophie and dozens of other children who are treated at the
Children’s Brain Tumour Research Centre each year. Sophie is a very special
young lady and we are hugely grateful for all her fundraising achievements.”
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