Erase Meso Research Fund Donations 2021-22

Erase Meso

Erase Meso Research Fund Donations 2021-22

An appeal by Erase Meso

58%

£86,450

of £150,000

363

days left

396

backers

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About the appeal

ASBESTOS CANCER RESEARCH IS CRITICALLY UNDERFUNDED IN THE UK

Mesothelioma is a dreadful terminal cancer caused by exposure to asbestos dust and fibres. The cancer usually develops in the lining that covers the outer surface of the body's vital organs.

Prognosis is poor, there is NO CURRENT CURE and treatments are limited.
Research and access to clinical trials are improving but desperately need funding to save lives...
How the funding will be spent
We aim to fund a number of leading-edge research projects in future...most probably in the areas of immunotherapy and CAR-T cell therapy. These projects are closest to a cure but have limited funds. We will also endeavour to keep you posted as to exactly where the money has gone and what we have achieved with your donations and support.

How this will benefit the community
The UK currently has the highest incidence of meso in the world - 5000 deaths a year..and rising. Despite being banned in 1999, asbestos is still found in over 50% homes and 9/10 NHS hospitals. 12 people are diagnosed a day yet there is no current cure and prognosis is poor. Extra funding goes a long way in finding a cure for this devastating disease.

58%

£86,450

of £150,000

363

days left

396

backers

Donate now

What your gift could provide

£10

mesothelioma research funds

£20

mesothelioma research funds

£50

mesothelioma research funds

Latest donations

Anonymous

I made a donation to Erase Meso

13/01/2022

£50

Anonymous

I made a donation to Erase Meso

08/01/2022

£50

Richard Simcox

In memory of John Simcox, fondly remembered at this special time.

13/12/2021

£100

Stats

Online donations

£16,450.45

Gift Aid

£2,626.25

Raised offline

£70,000.00

Total raised: £89,076.70

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