Sarcoma UK

The Isobel Sheppard Legacy Fund

Thank you for visiting The Isobel Sheppard Legacy Fund page raising funds in memory of Izzy for Sarcoma UK.
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RCN in England and Wales 1139869, Scotland SC044260

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Story

In January 2020 Isobel (Izzy) was a vibrant and happy 12 year old who suddenly struggled to walk. After 2 weeks in hospital the doctors broke the shocking news that she had a synovial sarcoma in her groin. Izzy underwent chemotherapy and a radical hind quarter amputation of her entire left leg during the pandemic.

Not one to let things hold her back, Izzy wanted to raise awareness and spoke to the Bury Free Press, the BBC and was involved in a Sarcoma UK fundraising initiative where she shared details of her sarcoma experience.

Life seemingly returned to a new normal and Izzy was enjoying life and preparing to sit her GCSEs. However, she unexpectedly suffered a brain bleed on 15th October 2022; tragically the cancer had returned, this time it has metastasized and was present in her brain, lungs, kidney and adrenal gland. Izzy had a short illness and passed away on 14th December 2022.

Izzy was truly was the kindest, funniest, sassiest and most amazing young woman with a heart of gold who is missed by her family and friends every single day.

We have set up this page in memory of our beautiful daughter to continue her efforts in raising funds as well as raising awareness of synovial sarcoma. Nothing will bring our daughter back, but we hope to be able to help those who will be affected by sarcoma in the future, so maybe one day they wont have to endure what our daughter did.

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Sarcoma UK

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RCN in England and Wales 1139869, Scotland SC044260
We are the only charity in the UK focusing on all types of sarcoma. Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness of sarcoma through ground-breaking programmes to transform the landscape for everyone affected by sarcoma. Charity reg no. (1139869) Company limited by guarantee (7487432).

Donation summary

Total raised
£33,812.27
+ £4,354.13 Gift Aid
Online donations
£30,398.77
Offline donations
£3,224.57
Direct donations
£9,732.90
Donations via fundraisers
£20,854.80

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