Hello, my name is Zoe and I’m writing this message from palliative care in Sheffield.

Just one month ago my life took a sudden and heartbreaking turn when I was given the devastating news that I have terminal cancer. Since that day, everything has moved so quickly. My health has declined far faster than any of us could have expected, and I am now in end-of-life care. The doctors have gently told me that I likely only have days left.

It’s a strange thing trying to find the right words when you know your time is so short. I’m trying to hold on to the moments of peace, the kindness of the nurses around me, and the love I feel for my family.

What weighs most heavily on my heart isn’t my illness. It’s my children.

A few years ago, our family experienced the kind of loss no parent should ever have to face. My beautiful son lost his life to knife crime. Losing him shattered our world in a way that words will never fully explain. A part of my heart has always been with him since that day.

My only wish now, when my time comes, is to be laid to rest beside my boy.

Because my diagnosis came so suddenly and my illness has progressed so quickly, I haven’t been able to prepare for the costs of my funeral. The thought that my daughter — who is about to lose her mum — might also be left worrying about how to afford saying goodbye to me breaks my heart.

She has already lost her brother, and soon she will be facing this world without her mum. She is strong and kind and has so much life ahead of her, and I wish more than anything that I could spare her this burden.

So with a humble heart, I’m asking for help. Any contribution, no matter how small, would go towards my funeral expenses and to retrieve my belongings from egypt and for me to be moved to wolverhampton so that I can be buried beside my son, and so my daughter can focus on grieving and healing rather than financial worry.

If you’re unable to donate, simply sharing this page would mean more than you know.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story, and for showing kindness to my family in these final days.

With love and gratitude,
Zoe

Unfortunately today 09/03/26 at 11:45 my mom lost her battle to cancer

Rest In Eternal Peace Mom