Hey all, my name is Kristy and I’m a loving single mum of three beautiful children Jahvis 21, Jaidah 16 and Levi 9. I’m doing everything I can to stay positive and keep life as normal as possible for my kids — even while facing one of the hardest battles of my life.

Recently, I received the heartbreaking news that I have Neuroendocrine Tumours Grade 1 and 2, with the larger one being cancerous. The tumour is located near my stomach and a major artery, which makes surgery complex and risky. Doctors have said they may even need to remove part of my stomach during the operation.

While I wait for my surgery date, everyday life has become extremely challenging. I experience constant back pain that makes it hard to sit or stand for too long, leaving me unable to work. As a part-time worker already doing my best to make ends meet, this diagnosis has put a huge financial and emotional strain on me and my family.

On top of that, I travel over an hour each way to attend my hospital appointments — often early mornings and long days that leave me completely exhausted. It’s been physically, mentally, and financially draining for me and my children.

With the support of my family, I’ve created this fundraiser to help take away some of the stress, so I can focus on what matters most — healing and being there for my kids.

All funds raised will go toward:

• Travel and fuel costs for my hospital appointments

• Accommodation during longer hospital visits and surgery

Every single donation, no matter how small, will make a difference and give me one less thing to worry about. Even sharing this page or leaving a kind message means the world to me.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.