Funds raised

Every pound raised is Tom's legacy at work

This is where we share everything we've raised, every event we've held, and exactly where the money goes. We are just getting started — but we are determined to make every pound count.

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£12,997.79

Total raised to date

Every penny

Goes directly to research, nothing to admin

Research teams

Research team actively funded at Birmingham University

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A community of supporters helping fund vital EBV-HLH research

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Joe Completes Ironman Texas for the Tom Towler EBV-HLH Charity

Joe, one of Tom Towler's closest school friends, took on Ironman Texas — with no prior triathlon experience — to launch the Tom Towler EBV-HLH Charity in Tom's memory. Tom died aged 21 from EBV-HLH, a rare complication of glandular fever that went undiagnosed until too late. All fund raised are going to EBV-HLH research at the University of Birmingham.

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July 22, 2026

Welcome to the Tom Towler EBV-HLH Charity — Our New Website is Live

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July 22, 2026

Joe Completes Ironman Texas for the Tom Towler EBV-HLH Charity

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July 24, 2026

Valentines walk for Tom Towler Charity

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Help us get more money to the researchers who need it.

We are raising funds for two brilliant research teams working on EBV-HLH right now. Whether you donate or organise a fundraiser in Tom's name — every bit helps.

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