Jack Grealish donates £5k to 20-year-old's leukaemia fight
Source of the image: Dylan Lamb
At the age of 19, during his freshman year at college, Dylan Lamb received the devastating news that he was diagnosed with leukaemia.
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Jack Grealish, the talented football player representing Manchester City and England, has made a generous contribution of £5,000 towards an individual's leukemia treatment expenses in the United States.
Dylan Lamb, a 20-year-old resident of Burton-upon-Trent in Staffordshire, has received the devastating news that his cancer has come back and he may have just a few months left to live.
Loved ones and close ones are determined to gather £1 million to facilitate his journey to the United States for potential medical care.
According to Mr. Lamb's mother, Grealish's backing has been immensely beneficial for him.
According to Kim Veitch, when a consultant informs you that you only have a few weeks or perhaps a couple of months left to live, it requires immense strength to remain positive, and this is truly remarkable for him.
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Dylan's pals were incredibly moved by the generous contribution made by Jack Grealish.
She mentioned that he was extremely impressed by the overwhelming support he had received.
At the young age of 19, during his initial year of college, Mr. Lamb received the devastating news that he had been diagnosed with leukemia.
Upon receiving the update about the reappearance of his cancer, he was informed of the necessity for an additional stem cell transplantation.
However, his relatives stated that he must achieve remission before anything else, and in order to do so, he requires CAR-T therapy. Unfortunately, this treatment is currently unavailable for individuals in his age category within the United Kingdom. Nonetheless, it is accessible as a clinical trial in the United States and can be covered through payment.
The National Health Service (NHS) stated that CAR-T therapy encompasses the modification of immune cells within a controlled environment, to effectively bind to and eliminate cancerous cells.
In addition to requesting donations through online appeals, our buddy Fred Trevelyan and a group of individuals will take on the Three Peaks Challenge in an effort to gather funds.
"He's an integral part of our team, all of us guys have a strong bond like that of a family, and none of us can imagine going through life without him," Mr. Trevelyan expressed.
The contribution made by Jack Grealish held great significance, as stated. It deeply touched their team, comprising mostly of ardent football supporters, with overwhelming emotions. Witnessing someone as preoccupied as him taking a moment out of their busy schedule to assist greatly moved them.
Up to this point, the fundraiser has accumulated nearly £150,000 in donations.
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