Tumour Has It - Chris Needs Your Help!
Hi everyone, my name is Christian (Chris) Laycock and I need your help to get life-saving treatment in Germany.
For those that don't know me, I'm a loving dad of three amazing kids, brother, son, partner, and friend. Up until March 2021, I was a healthy guy who loved going to the gym, travelling the world, having fun with friends, and spending time with my family.
Then my life was turned upside down when I was diagnosed with, not one but, TWO brain tumours! I've always had a dark sense of humour and try to be a positive person. That's why I've named my tumours Bill (the biggy) and Ted (the tiny) because they're taking us on an 'excellent' adventure...
I'm doing everything I can to kick cancer in the head (pun very much intended).
Since my diagnosis, I've been doing everything I can to fight back and beat brain cancer. I'm currently undergoing Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy at the Christie Hospital, Manchester. These treatments won't cure me, but they hope to stabilise my condition. I am taking every vitamin going and I'm trying to keep my body as healthy and fit as possible so I can give the fight of my life!
Not So Fun Facts About My Big Tumour:
- I have a stage 4 Glioblastoma: Bill is inoperable and taking over the left-side of my brain. This affects the whole of the right-side of my body & speech.
- Bill has an IDH Wild Type mutation: This means he's fast-growing and every day he makes my life that little bit harder.
- Bill is also MGMT unmethylated: Which basically means he's less responsive to treatment. Cheers Bill, you're a ray of sunshine, pal.
Why I Need Your Help:
I want to see my kids grow up and there's treatment available that can fight Bill but it's not cheap or nearby! There is a special clinic in Germany that my Oncologist in London has suggested. The clinic, IOZK, are specialists in Immuno-Oncological Therapy; Immunotherapy uses and strengthens your own immune system in the fight against cancer and sustainably activates it against new cancer cell growth.
How You Can Help:
- Donate if you can: Every pound gets me a little bit closer to getting this life-saving treatment - I can't thank you enough.
- Share my story: Please help raise awareness of our campaign by sharing my story with your friends and online.
- Do a fun fundraiser in my name: Please consider me for your next fundraising efforts! Especially if you want to do something fun, silly, or a bit 'out there' - I'd be honoured!
Together, I'm hoping we can send Bill & Ted on a Bogus Journey!
If I can raise enough funds, I'm hoping to go for my screening, primary tests, and assessment in September 2021. This would then mean I should be able to start my custom treatment in December. Your donations will go directly towards my treatment, associated costs and care. In the event of there being any surplus, the funds will be donated to similar causes and brain tumour research charities.
The motto in our house is 'keep on, keeping on' and your kindness and generosity, no matter how big or small, will help me do just that. All help is so gratefully received.
THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!
PS: Don't be alarmed if your donation doesn't appear on my page instantly, all donations are checked by GoFundMe first and then it will appear. THANK YOU.