Here is some good news to put a smile on your face as we start the weekend – the appeal for two-year-old Florence Jackson has reached, and indeed sailed over, its target.
Florence, the daughter of estate agent Rod Jackson, a negotiator at Proctors in West Wickham, Kent, and his wife Carolyn, is desperately ill with Neuroblastama and is currently undergoing her 21st round of chemotherapy.
After British doctors told her parents that there is little more they can do, her best chance is to go to New York, where a specialist surgeon has had excellent results. To meet costs of taking her there and the operation itself, the Jacksons launched an ambitious appeal to raise £250,000.
Exactly a week ago, EYE announced #FlorenceDay
Yesterday afternoon, the £250,000 was reached and exceeded, with donations having come in thick and fast from both agents and industry suppliers. This morning, the total stood at £261,209, donated by 8,587 supporters.
Her mum has since posted: “Wow wow amazing cannot believe it I am crying with joy, we are one step nearer to getting this tumour out, thank you so so much, Caz xx”
Thank you so much to everyone who has not only donated but spread the word. We can also see that some estate agents have given to this most heart-tugging of causes a second time. Our readers’ generosity, and the way you have got behind this appeal, is truly inspirational.
We will keep you updated as to the next steps.
And thank you so much for giving hope to one enchanting little girl and her family.
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Flosfight
What fantastic news to end the week on! Good luck to the Jackson family
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Fantastic result, I hope that all goes well for the Jackson family
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Genuinely delighted for Florence and her parents. Very best of luck with the treatment and thanks to all who donated irrespective of amount. Good on all of you; you should be proud!
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#goflo
good luck with everything and keep us posted, happy to have helped and to have seen that smile, it’s a winner. goflo xxxx
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After a pretty stressful finish to the week this has just put the biggest smile on my face. Congratulations to all involved and my very best wishes to the Jackson family and their amazing daughter. There are thousands of people standing behind you, all hoping and praying for positive news.
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Best way to end the week by a long chalk.
So I guess now it’s #AllGoForFlo!
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Perfect end to the week. All the very best with the next steps on Florence’s journey.
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Great news
lets hope Florence gets well
best wishes to the family
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Read this about an hour ago and thought, great job, well done. Then I thought, over £150k in about a week, ****** great job!! Everyone who has helped, in whatever way, should feel very proud. Now, I am not the praying type, but I will pass on to Florence and her family the best and most positive mental thoughts I can.
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Made my weekend….lovely to see such good news. My congratulations to everyone that helped. We should all feel very proud of helping give a little girl a chance of life. Hold your heads up high and know you have done something truly remarkable to start the year off. Many thanks to PIE for bringing the story to our attention!
Go Flo !!!!!
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What a truly great show of support for a wonderful cause. Love & best wishes to Florence from me and my family.
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Brilliant news. This has so cheered me up.Fantastic job PIE and everyone who helped. GoFlo.
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Well done everyone.
Best of luck Flo we are all behind you!
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Wonderful news. I think a very well done all done is in order.
And done Nick, Ros and the crew for getting this organised.
All very best wishes to Flo, mum, dad and the Jackson family.
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