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Many of you will know my story. But for those that do not....... read on....

On 26th February 2014 I gave birth to my beautiful daughter Jessica. After a long tiring labour resulting in a c-section I suffered a seizure. On the same day as having my daughter I was diagnosed with a 4cm Brain Tumour in my front right lobe.

Very frightened I returned home with my baby and waited several weeks until I had recovered from my c-section and was ready to go under the knife again. MRI scan's, CT scans, blood tests..... conversations about actually having my skull drilled into. I thought it was the beginning of the end for me. On 16th April I was back in hospital for a craniotomy to try and remove my unwanted visitor.

In this time I realised my mortality and struggled to bond with my daughter in the fear that I was going to die and never be there for her. During this time I was put on a steroid called Dexamethasone. Dexamethasone was to be my best friend and my worst enemy. I put on 5 stone within weeks. I lost muscle in my legs making it impossible to climb stairs and play with my baby.

Then came the surgery.... a time in my life I don't recall much now, probably for the best. With my hair shaved, a stapled wound across the front of my head, Cushings from steroids... I had no confidence, this was not what being a new mum was meant to be like......

I was one of the lucky ones. My surgeon removed all of my tumour ( Ganglioglioma Grade 1).

Nearly 2 years on..... I have lost the weight & returning to normal. I regained my confidence & fitness from doing the Brain Tumour Twilight Walk last year I am now aiming to complete my first Half Marathon. 

Im not afraid to say, I was frightened......so scared of not being here anymore.

Brain Tumours are often diagnosed too late, as they can not be felt or seen. People are still surprised when I tell them that Brain Tumours are the biggest cancer killer in children! Well........ they are. More needs to be done to diagnose/treat Brain Tumours.

The brain tumour charity supported me & my family through the lowest time of my life. I want to kindly ask you..... to help me......help a cause that is so close to my heart.

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Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.