Each year the survival rates for childhood cancer improve but this momentum desperately needs research and research needs money. Ł12,000 was has already been raised for the Royal Marsden Children's Department Fund in memory of Max. This fund provides research into children's cancer and also provides equipment for the Children's Cancer Unit

If you have been touched by this story then I would be grateful if you would consider contributing to the Royal Marsden Children’s Fund which is run voluntarily and with no overheads. Contributions should be made using crossed cheque should made payable to 'The Children's Department Fund' and sent to –

Dr Simon Meller
Children’s Department Fund
Royal Marsden NHS Trust
Down’s Road
Sutton
Surrey
Great Britain
SM2 5PT

If you wish to make a significant donation then it is possible in the U.K. to offset the donation against Tax. Details can be obtained by contacting your local Inland Revenue office. This number can be found in your phone book in the 'Business and Services' section under 'Inland Revenue'. Ask for form R190(SD). The Inland Revenue are very helpful and will give you the telephone number for the department which deals with charitable donations