Team George and the MVA Society
While their son was in treatment, Jonathan and Rachael began fundraising to help other children in the same situation. “We set up ‘Team George,’ a group of friends and family who helped us through the difficult days that were ahead,” said Jonathan. Team George raised £100k through park runs, marathons, rugby games, rowing in the Atlantic, golf games, and skydiving. George also received support from celebrities like chef Gordon Ramsay and Rev Kate Bottley from her BBC Radio 2 show.
Jonathan has since begun a registered charity called the MVA Society to advocate for people affected with the disease, while providing information, creating a community, and finding research opportunities. In the meantime, George is healthy, three years old, and had rung the hospital bell to signify the end of his treatment. “Thankfully, in himself, George is now pretty good. He’s full of beans and started nursery in September,” said Jonathan.
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