About Our
Foundation
The Karen Ingram Foundation began in 2008 and raises funds for research in to the blood cancer Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in memory of Karen Jane Ingram, who sadly passed away from the disease in July of that year , aged just 40.
Since 2020 we have provided over £10,000 in financial grants for medical researchers to undertake clinical cancer trials in to the disease.
2008
Following the death of Karen Ingram, a fundraising evening is organised in her memory. This was held at the Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway and raises over £3,500 for the QA Hospital in Portsmouth.
2009
Muddles The Bear is born and sets off on his 'Fundraising Mission'.
2020
The Karen Ingram Foundation becomes a registered charity with a sole aim to raise awareness and improve survival rates in to the blood cancer Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
2021
Muddles teams up with 'The Show Shop' to create his very own fundraising single.
'Follow Muddles The Bear' is released and reaches No.1 in the UK children's charts.
Timeline
What is Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is a cancer which affects the cells of the lymphatic system known as white blood cells
Donate
The aim of our Foundation is to raise awareness and improve survival rates in to Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
By providing grants to medical researchers we aim to understand which treatments are most effective and beating this terrible disease.
Volunteer
Are you passionate about helping others?
Would you like to work with an organisation driven to improve the lives of people affected by Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?
Then we want to hear from you!
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