In October 2011 Andrea's (my auntie) 9 year old daughter Olivia was diagnosed with a large inoperable brain tumour. As treatment for this she received radiotherapy, chemotherapy and also surgery.

She was an amazing, inspirational young girl who never complained as long as she could be at school with her friends, the teaching staff and the teacher with whom she formed a very close bond. She showed us the true meaning of courage and touched the lives of all that met her or even just knew of her.

Unfortunately Olivia' story doesn't have a happy ending with her gaining her angel wings on 10 August 2013 after 22 months of gruelling treatment.

To celebrate Olivias life, to mark Olivia's 10 year angelversary we are raising funds for Beads of Courage UK and moment beads at Dougie Mac Donna Louise. Andrea, Jason (Olivias dad), William, Harriet and some very special friends and colleagues are taking part in 10 fundraising events.

To Kickstart the fundraising, on 7 April, to mark what should have been Olivia's 21st Birthday. I am asking all of Olivia's friends and family to host their own coffee morning to celebrate Olivia's life and her love of cake!

I will be taking part in the 9th even which will be a sky dive on the 28th of july where I'll be joined by Olivia's mum, Andrea

During the week of 10th August, the family will be in Olivias favourite place, Newquay, Cornwall where we hope to complete the last fundraising challenge on 10th August.

This will be a 10 mile walk along the costal path stopping at 3 of Olivia's favourite beaches - Perranporth, Holywell Bay and Towan beach. Walking this will be Andrea, William, Harriet, Katherine, Robert, and myself.

Olivias story in brief - https://www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk/stories/patient-story-olivia/

The rest of the events taking place for this fundraising will be done by other members of Olivia's family. See the link below

https://www.justgiving.com/team/10-challenges-for-10-years

These events will be in memory of Olivia to celebrate her strength, resilience and courage.