Worst thing families are told is ‘there is no more we can do’. That’s unacceptable to me ... we want to help change that
CANCER BOY’S FAMILY REACH OUT FOR OTHER KIDS
hosting this year’s Scottish Open, will also raise money for the campaign.
The Schiehallion Appeal aims to expand the clinical trials centre in the Schiehallion ward in Glasgow – the only one of its kind in this country to offer early phase clinical trials – and give more children the hope of finding their cure.
Melissa said: “The worst thing families tell us is that they have been told, ‘There’s nothing else we can do’.
“That’s not acceptable to me. We are going to change it and that’s what the children’s hospital are trying to do.
“A lot of these kids relapse or something happens and their treatment doesn’t work anymore. By the children’s hospital trying to develop vital early phase trials, they’re giving these children another option.”
For Cannon, the future is looking bright and he will receive regular checks to make sure he stays healthy.
Melissa said: “It’s important to live one day at a time. He and the twins are best buds. It’s adorable. I dress them the same.
“Cannon is obsessed with McDonald’s because the only thing he could stomach during his chemo was their hash browns.
“His two dreams in life are to be doctor and a McDonald’s manager.”
Shona Cardle, Chief Executive, Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have the support of Melissa Wiggins, her family and the Cannonball Kids’ Cancer Foundation.
“This incredibly generous donation is a huge boost for our Schiehallion Appeal.
“Two out of every 10 children diagnosed with cancer won’t survive beyond five years.
“We want to do all we can to help our kids beat cancer and thanks to Melissa, we’ve taken another step on that journey.” ● To support the Schiehallion Appeal, text CHILD to 70707 to donate £5, visit www.GlasgowChildrensHospitalCharity.org/ donate or call 0141 212 8750 MELISSA told Cannon’s story at an event that raised a massive £40,000 for the Schiehallion Appeal.
Let’s Lunch at Glasgow’s Grand Central Hotel was a massive kick-start to the appeal, which aims to raise £500,000 this year.
The sell-out event, organised by Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity on June 11, is now in its third year.
Guests were treated to a three-course lunch and enjoyed performances from a string of acts, including X Factor finalist Nicholas McDonald and young singer Rebekah Kirk, who suffers from a spinal condition.