Katie, Ryan and family

We never imagined the following would happen, on 24th January we got devastating news, after visiting the drs with headaches Katie got sent to the hospital, where she had a ct scan and at 40 years old diagnosed with a 5cm brain tumour.

Our world feels like it has come crashing down and we are absolutely heartbroken. Katie will need urgent surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Katie gave up work 3.5 years ago to home school their youngest son who has autism and learning difficulties, they don’t have any insurance to cover Ryan’s wages and any money you give will allow Ryan to spend as much time as possible at home throughout Katie's treatment.

We are also looking into every other possible option to give Katie the best chance.

This feels so cruel to happen to someone who is an amazing partner, daughter, sister, aunty, cousin, friend and simply the best mother to her four children. We are trying to protect the children as much as we can so drip feeding them what they need to know, anyone who knows Katie knows she lives for her kids, she doesn’t ever leave them and is the best mum.