A Tiverton mum with terminal cancer is astounded at the hugely generous response organised by friends.
Kathryn Hulland, aged 45, who has a six-year-old daughter (Grace), was first treated for breast cancer in 2020 and was devastated to learn that the cancer had returned, with no prospect of a cure.
“Earlier this year I was told I had maybe months or a few years to live, depending on how I respond to treatment. I am determined to make every minute count of whatever time I have left,” Kathryn said.
“My priority is to build as many memories with my daughter as I can and thanks to support from some wonderful charities, family and friends we have managed to pack in a lot so far in between all my treatments.”
An exhausting schedule of weekly visits to Exeter and Ottery St Mary hospitals for blood tests and chemotherapy, plus regular scans and other treatments, has been complicated by a series of brain seizures.
These resulted from an immunotherapy treatment Kathryn had alongside her first chemo; an added backlash to this is she’s currently not allowed to drive and relies on friends and family for transport.
“Unfortunately I have not been able to continue with the immunotherapy, which is devastating because, although not a cure, it has been proved to extend lives. I am determined to do everything else I can and having such wonderful friends raising funds will help with all the extra costs that terminal cancer brings,” said Kathryn.
“Everything I do every day is focused on keeping me alive and functioning for as long as I can so my daughter can spend as much time as possible with her mother.”
Forty prizes, including a three-night glamping stay in a Somerset yurt worth £300 and a two-night stay at Swallows Nest, near Crediton, plus many gifts, vouchers for free local goods and services, have been offered for a draw that will take place at the event on 11 November at Old Heathcoat School Community Centre from 2.30pm until 4.30pm.
Other activities at the event will include a jumble sale, face painting, games and refreshments.
The fundraiser event will run from 2.30pm to 4.30pm on Saturday, 11 November at Old Heathcoat School Community Centre, King Street, Tiverton, EX16 5JJ. Money raised will go towards Kathryn’s Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/014f629c
Draw tickets will be available at the event or in advance from [email protected]
Sarah Carter is a health and wellness expert residing in the UK. With a background in healthcare, she offers evidence-based advice on fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, promoting healthier living for readers.
