The Harley Staples Cancer Trust
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Registered Charity no.1138464 Our charity The Harley Staples Cancer Trust is in loving memory of our beautiful, inspirational boy Harley.
Harley was diagnosed with a rare leukaemia: B cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia Birkitt Type on January 28th 2009.
During his illness Harley was incredibly brave, he smiled and laughed every day. We never knew what each day in hospital would bring. There were so many tests, so much treatment and medicine for Harley to have, all to try and make him better. Despite this he faced each day like a brave soldier. Harley made many friends in the hospital and he helped the other children to face each day and their treatment, and they helped him too.
We know that Harley would want us to continue to help his friends who are still battling with their illnesses and any other children who have to live and fight a potentially life threatening illness.
The Harley Staples Cancer Trust Registered Charity Number 1138464
** Happy Harley's Holiday Homes **
These are available FREE to children and teenagers to use and enjoy with their families to create happy memories to cherish and offer fresh air and respite away from the hospital.
We also extend this to bereaved parents who have lost a child to cancer.
We have a caravan in Overstrand, Norfolk for holidays and short breaks for respite and fresh air.
We now have Harley's House in Rutland
**Happy Harley Day's**
We realise that not everyone is able to take a holiday,therefore we also donate art and craft materials to Ward 27 LRI and organise special entertainment days both on and off the ward for these special children.
We understand how difficult it is for families trying to live and cope when a child is diagnosed with a potentially life threatening illness and we aim to put a smile on the children's faces whilst they battle this horrendous disease.
Thank you all so much for your support xx
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RECENT FACEBOOK POSTS
facebook.comThinking of Boz and Sam after they complete day 2 of their 300 mile bike challenge from London to Paris. Hope the French hills have been kind to you today girls xx Don't forget you can donate at any time to help them along their way xx
London to Paris, 300 miles on a bike! for multiple charities on MyDonate
The journey begins for Boz and Sam in their epic cycle ride from London to Paris. 300 miles ahead of them starting in the morning. From everyone at The Harley Staples Cancer Trust we are behind you every pedal of the way. We're so grateful to you for embarking on this challenge. Go girls, Good luck and lots of love xxx
If anyone fancies a curry tomorrow night and to raise money at the same time for The Harley Staples Cancer Trust please make your way down to The Chef and Spice on Hinckley Road, Leicester at 7pm. Event organised by Boz and Sam who are cycling from London to Paris in June. Hope the trainings going well girls xx
Apologies for the unusual post but could Nabila Martin please contact Katherine on 07760 427758. Many thanks x
CODE Students
Many thanks CODE Students for your very generous donation .. much love to our very fabulous friends Jamie, Lynn and their beautiful family xxx
Timeline Photos
Jamie was presented with a cheque for £500 today from Richard Townsend on behalf of all the lovely staff at Tesco Leicester Extra .. The money will be used for more furnishings at Harley's House ... We are very grateful for your generous donation xxx
Timeline Photos
We are thrilled that the first family will be going into Harley's House this weekend! ... we've been very busy these last few weeks ensuring that the house is perfect for our very special guests. It has only been through your generosity and efforts over the last 7 years that have enabled us to buy this very special house, that will give children and young adults a chance to escape hospital and treatment for a while and enjoy quality time with their families and create memories to cherish forever. We thank you all so much xxxxxxxx
Light Show by The Screening - Dedicated to the memory of Harley Staples
Beautiful Angel Boy Harley ... 7 years since you left us ... Forever in our thoughts and hearts ... We love you xxxxxxxx
Dear All, It is with regret and much deliberation that we have had to make the decision to stop providing funding for fingerprint jewellery with immediate effect. We fully realise how precious these items are to families but our funding pot can no longer stretch to the huge costs that these items incur to our charity, even more so now that we have Harley's House on the verge of being up and running for holidays. We will honour any prints that have been taken already or are about to be taken but can no longer take orders for this jewellery. We thank you all for your continued support Katherine, Jamie and Angel Boy Harley xxxx
Photos from The Harley Staples Cancer Trust's post
Yesterday was an amazing day! We all came together to #SparkSomethingGood and created Harley's House! Jamie and Katherine would like to thank Wendy Archer, Andrei Bardacei, Dorothy Strong, Emma King, Ian Bugg, Neil Freer, Paul Hayes, Kirstie Mitchell, Kate Glover, Emma Staples, Jan York, Rob York ... Extra special thanks to Charlotte Hayes and Nichola Wood who helped make our dream a reality! A special mention also to Andy the Porter and wonderful staff at Barnsdale Lodge, Rutland We think you'll agree that the house looks fantastic xxx
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Harley's House has always been our ultimate goal and it's almost ready! We were recently chosen as one of the community projects #SparkSomethingGood -a collaboration of Marks and Spencer and neighbourly.com. Tomorrow, 12 volunteers made up of M&S staff, family and friends will come together to get Harley's House spruced up and furnished in preparation to welcome children and young adults with cancer along with their families to enjoy quality time together in a homely environment. We are, as ever, indebted for your support in creating Harley's legacy and we can't wait to show you the final results ... Wish us Good Luck! xxxx
You may have read that Harley's House open day was 25th September ... Due to recent developments this date has had to be postponed and another date will be confirmed shortly ... Many thanks for your continued support xx
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