<div>I never imagined I would be writing something like this, but today I am asking for your help.
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<div>In July 2023, at just 38 years old, my life changed in an instant. After suffering a severe seizure, doctors discovered a tumour in the right temporal lobe of my brain. I was diagnosed with Glioblastoma IDH-wildtype, an aggressive form of brain tumour with a median survival time of just 12 to 18 months.
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<div>Over the next two years, I underwent two awake brain surgeries, radiotherapy, and multiple rounds of chemotherapy. For a time, the treatment appeared to be working and there were no signs of tumour regrowth.
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<div>In March 2026, a new lesion was discovered in another area of my brain. A third surgery removed as much of the tumour as possible, but follow-up MRI scans have since confirmed that the tumour has returned aggressively and further surgery is no longer a safe option.
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<div>Despite everything, I remain determined to keep fighting and while there are difficult days, I firmly believe that maintaining a positive mindset is a vital part of my journey.
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<div>Most importantly, I want more time with my wonderful husband, Cameron, and our beautiful son, Archie. Being Archie's mum is the greatest privilege of my life. He gives me the strength to keep going every day, and I want to be around to watch him grow, celebrate his milestones, and create as many precious memories together as possible.
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<div>As I reach the end of the treatment options available to me through the NHS and the healthcare system in the Czech Republic, where my family and I are based, it is time to plan for the next steps.
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<div>The good news is that we have identified a promising new personalised immunotherapy treatment at the IOZK Clinic in Germany. This is now my best option moving forward, and we are desperate to begin treatment as quickly as possible.
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<div>We are raising funds to cover treatment, ongoing vaccinations, specialist consultations, travel, accommodation, and other supportive therapies not covered by insurance or public healthcare. The initial treatment cost is approximately £75,000, with follow-up treatments costing around £20,000 each.
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<div>Asking for help does not come naturally to me, but I cannot do this alone. Every donation, no matter the size, will help me continue this fight. If you are unable to donate, sharing my story would mean just as much.
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<div>Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for any support you can give. Your kindness, generosity, and encouragement mean the world to me and my family.
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<div>With love and gratitude,
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<div>Rachel
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<div>Funds raised will be collected in the UK by my sister, Rhea, who is managing this fundraiser on my behalf, and transferred directly to cover treatment costs, travel expenses, and related medical care abroad.
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