At 42 years old, my husband has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer — and our family is now facing the fight of our lives.

Hi, my name is Anna Sales, and I’m raising funds for my husband, Chris.

He has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 perforated colorectal cancer, which has spread to his lymph nodes. Everything has happened so quickly, and our lives have been turned upside down.

He has already undergone major surgery to have a colostomy fitted, and he is due to start weekly chemotherapy imminently. Further bowel surgery is expected in the future. Because of his condition and treatment, he is unable to work and is likely to be off for the foreseeable future.

We have three children at home, and as a family we are doing everything we can to stay strong for them. One of our children is currently managing Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) while also preparing for GCSEs, which adds another layer of worry and pressure during an already incredibly difficult time.

Financially, we are struggling. With the rising cost of living, loss of income, and the ongoing need to travel back and forth to hospital for treatment and appointments, things are becoming harder to manage each week.

We are asking for help to cover essential living costs such as household bills, food, and travel expenses, so we can focus on supporting Chris through his treatment and being there for our children when they need us most.

Our amazing niece Lily is taking part in Tough Mudder, the ultimate 15K obstacle course challenge on 9th May to raise awareness and funds for us.

Any donation, no matter how small, would mean the world to our family. If you’re unable to donate, sharing this page would help us more than you know.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read our story. Your kindness and support will help us keep going, one day at a time.