Once again I am kicking off the New Year by inviting a host of friends to join me for Brunch, meet new faces and catch up with others. My warmest thanks to all those who came last year and supported this fundraising event and to all the local businesses who donated such generous raffle prizes.  Last year's morning helped to raise over £850 which contributed towards helping Pseudomyxoma Survivor continue its amazing provision of emotional support and practical advice to both patients and caregivers.

This year I am raising funds to enable Pseudomyxoma Survivor get a counselling project off the ground in 2025 and to be able to offer 1:1 support for those that are struggling. This is something I feel passionate about and feel is an essential service to be able to offer sufferers, family and friends alike. The charity continues to fundraise for various other research projects.

Why I'm raising money for Pseudomyxoma Survivor:

In September 2017, our daughter Romy was diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) a rare cancer which usually begins as a slow-growing tumour in the appendix and gradually spreads across the peritoneal area.  PMP is difficult to detect and frequently misdiagnosed. 

Romy underwent what is known as the MOAS (mother of all surgeries), a 10-hour operation to remove the cancerous substance that had spread throughout her peritoneum.

Whilst Romy remains in recovery, I am delighted to say she is doing incredibly well and is about is take a break from her work as a Doula, a role she has been devoted to.

I am keen to continue raising awareness of PMP and support Pseudomyxoma Survivor by raising funds for their research project (£50K) for new treatments and their on-going much-needed provision of emotional and practical support to survivors and families.  My annual January, "Brunch With Nina" event continues to be well attended by friends to whom I thank for again, so generously donating to Pseudomyxoma Survivor.

Your kindness and generosity have meant so much to me, Romy and to all my family - and to all those affected by Pseudomyxoma Peritonei. 

Pseudomyxoma Survivor is a non-profit organisation, run by patients and caregivers and completely dependent on voluntary donations.