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We're so glad you've found your way here. This website has been a labour of love, and we're proud to finally share it with you.
Setting up this charity in Tom's memory was never something we imagined we'd be doing, but from the moment we decided to go ahead, we knew we wanted a website that felt like us — warm, honest, and focused entirely on what matters most: raising money for the research that could change the outcome for the next family facing EBV-HLH.
We were lucky enough to work with Wiggle Creative to bring this site to life. They took the time to understand what this charity means to us, and helped us find a design and a voice that felt right — never clinical, never distant, just a family doing everything we can for Tom.
Here's what you'll find as you explore:
Research — the two teams we're funding: Prof. Claire Shannon-Lowe's team at the University of Birmingham, and Drs Jessica Manson and Rachel Tattersall's programme at The University College London.
Support — a space for families who, like ours, have lost someone to EBV-HLH.
Funds raised — a running record of everything raised so far, including Joe's incredible Ironman Texas challenge.
About — Tom's story, and ours.
Donate now — however much you're able to give, it goes straight to research that matters.
Thank you for being here. And thank you from all of us.
We are a fundraising charity, not a clinical service. Nothing here constitutes medical advice. In an emergency, call 999.
© The Tom Towler EBV-HLH Charity | Charity number: 1218180
Website design by Wiggle Creative