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Elliott Masters<\/strong> employees took part in the Regents Park 5k & 10k races on 8th July 2017 in order to raise money for an incredible cause – #ReubensFight<\/strong><\/p>\n Reuben is a 3 year old<\/strong> little boy from Maidenhead, Berkshire and unfortunately, on the 12th December 2016… Reuben was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma<\/strong>. <\/u><\/u><\/p>\n [toggle title=”More about Neuroblastoma” state=”open”]Fewer than 100 children<\/strong> in the UK are diagnosed each year with neuroblastoma. Most children who get this cancer are younger than five years old. Neuroblastoma is the second most common<\/strong> solid tumour in childhood, and it makes up 8% of the total number of children’s cancers.<\/p>\n Neuroblastoma<\/strong> is a cancer of specialised nerve cells called neural crest cells. These cells are involved in the development of the nervous system and other tissues.<\/p>\n Neuroblastoma most commonly occurs in:<\/p>\n The adrenal glands are specialised glands that are found above both kidneys. They normally release hormones to maintain blood pressure and help the body respond to stress.<\/p>\n In some cases, neuroblastoma can spread to tissues beyond the original site such as the bone marrow, bone, lymph nodes, liver and skin.<\/p>\n You can find further details HERE<\/a><\/span> [\/toggle]<\/p>\n <\/u> Neuroblastoma is a rare childhood cancer affecting fewer than 100 children<\/strong> in the U.K. each year. As in 50% of cases of this aggressive type of cancer, his primary tumour was found in his abdomen, but had already spread to bones & bone marrow and was already at Stage 4 before they had any idea.<\/u><\/p>\n He sadly spent his 3rd birthday<\/strong> and New Year’s Day<\/strong> in hospital, has undergone numerous MRI scans, bone marrow and tumour biopsies, a blood and platelet transfusion, and he is currently in hospital for 6 weeks having an untold amount round of chemotherapy to name but a few procedures.<\/p>\n The employees at Elliott Masters<\/strong> are committed to trying to raise as much money as possible for their £10,000 yearlong target<\/strong> to go towards getting Reuben the Neuroblastoma treatment needed, which is only available in the USA & costing £250,000<\/strong>!!<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n See the fundraising page HERE<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can follow #ReubensFight<\/strong> through Social Media on:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/strong> – https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ Twitter<\/strong> – @ReubensFight<\/a><\/span><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n\n
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