Enhancing research into Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children
Registered Charity No. 1146012
This Foundation is dedicated to the life of Alex Hulme
Alex was born in Trafford on July 29th 1999 and led a full and fruitful life, endearing himself to all who met him with his fun, easy going and mature approach to life.
In March 2011, Alex was diagnosed with B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma which came as a massive shock to everyone who knew him.
Throughout his treatment Alex was very brave and positive doing all that was asked of him, believing he would be rewarded with a full recovery. Unfortunately, despite his treatment working well in the early stages, Alex's cancer returned in late June and although he responded well again, he lost his six month battle and left us on Monday September 5th 2011.
Alex's service took place on September 14th 2011 at Hazel Grove United Reformed Church and he has been laid to rest in Sale Cemetery overlooking Walton Road park where he spent so many happy hours.
Alex touched so many people in such a short time and we are so very, very proud of him. Alex's family, his many friends his schools and everyone who knew him miss him terribly, losing Alex has had such a massive impact on our lives.
We soon learnt that there has been no funding made available into the causes and treatment of Non Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children.
Many children survive this disease, over 80 per cent, but unfortunately Alex wasn't one of them so there is still a long way to go before we reach the target of a one hundred per cent survival rate.
We felt it only fitting that we should honour Alex by setting up a legacy that will enable us to help others suffering with the illness that took him from us.
Total raised since the Foundation was formed in October 2011.
Last updated 18th May 2013
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The Alex Hulme Foundation was formed on 12th October 2011 by Alex's Mum and Dad, Nicola and Dave Hulme along with Alex's Auntie, Brenda Jackson.
Through donations made to the Alex Hulme Foundation donors will be helping towards improving the research into and the treatment of this dreadful disease and thus providing diagnosed children with a better prognosis for the future.
Our intention is for the Foundation to belong to everyone who supports it as they will become part of Alex's extended family. Additionally, and just as important to us is the guarantee that all of the money raised will go towards developing research into Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children without it being diluted by administration costs.
Having held a meeting in April 2012 with Dr Suzanne Turner, the only Paediatric Lymphoma Researcher in the UK, we are now in a position to provide tangible evidence of how donations will be spent. Further information can be found on this website behind the B-Cell NHL Research tab. The research project is expected to take up to five years therefore our initial long term goal is to raise £150,000 by October 2017. By raising this amount, we will ensure we are able to help Dr Turner make a massive difference for diagnosed children in the future.
The end of year accounts indicate the amount raised in the first year was an incredible £76,550.70. We are humbled by the incredible response we have had which endorses our decision to create this legacy for Alex.
To allow donors to see what their donations buy, Dr Turner has itemised the following requirements for her research project:
Tissue culture media to grow tumours in the lab: £15
An hour on a flow cytometer analysing samples: £50
Processing of human tumours for analysis: £150/tumour
Antibody to analyse tumours: £200
On 1st November 2012 to mark the start of year two, the Foundation initiated a mini target to try and raise enough money to purchase a vital piece of equipment for Dr Turner, namely a Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorter (FACS) - Accuri C6 flow cytometer. We hope to raise the £30,000 as soon as possible so watch this space to monitor progress.
Thank you for your valued support
We Will Always Love You, You Will Always Be With Us In Our Hearts
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