Maggie's Story
Maggie was a vivacious and loveable person who lived life to the full. She sadly passed away in November 2011 finally defeated by the brain cancer that had afflicted her for 17 months following diagnosis. Thankfully she continued to live her life to the absolute full during this period, spending beautiful times with her family and friends...shopping, eating-out and drinking more than the odd glass of red wine as she enjoyed the companionship of her loved ones. Precious memories for us all especially her children, sister, close friends and family, and thankfully her grandson, Luca.
Her diagnosis with Glioblastoma Multiforme lin 2010 was an unexpected blow that turned her world upside down. Determined as ever, Maggie focused on fighting this devastating disease and helping others in a similar situation. This determination has been instrumental in the founding of the Maggie Harvey Trust, which has been created to provide much needed funding for research into this form of brain tumour. Maggie wanted you to be part of her vision and help towards researching causes, treatments and ultimately a cure.
“My diagnosis with a Glioblastoma Multiforme last year was a huge blow, not just for me but for my family as well, and I have fought the disease with as much determination and courage as I can. However, one of the things that has been most difficult for all of us has been the lack of information about the way Glioblastomas behave. This lack of information, and my desire to try to improve the journey and outcome for others, has been the motivating force in setting up the Maggie Harvey Trust (MHT) , which will fund research to find a cure for this form of cancer.”
Maggie Harvey
Maggie’s family would like to thank all those who have donated (link) to MHT. It was her personal commitment to make a difference and thanks to your generosity and kindness her wishes will be realised.
Brain Tumour Research
Finding a cure for all types of brain tumours will not happen overnight.
It needs more years of dedicated research – if we are to achieve the same successes in treatments as have been discovered for diseases such as leukaemia, breast and lung cancer. We need the larger cancer charities such as Cancer Research UK and the government to increase funding into all brain tumours (including malignant, benign and secondary) at least proportionately to the funding that is received by the more pervasive cancers. We need the newly established charity Brain Tumour Research to achieve its mission and raise at least £7million per annum.
Brain Tumour Research represents the united campaign voice of the Brain Tumour Research Group of charities. The charity Brain Tumour Research was established specifically to raise substantial funds for brain tumour research and operates as a separate entity to the member charities.
Funds raised will be allocated to existing UK centres where brain tumour research is already being carried out. Funds will be granted following an invitation for applications and will be subject to peer review. Brain tumour research projects, currently being undertaken and funded by the members, are underway at 9 main universities and hospitals including Charing Cross where Maggie is being treated.
