Hi, I am Ruth, Lois’ bestie now for 33 years and counting. I am putting this go fund me page together for Lois and her beautiful family; Ollie, Imogen and Jacob.

Following is Lois’ story so far:

Lois’ Story

On 13th July 2026, our lives changed forever.

My wife, Lois, was rushed to Warrington Hospital after suddenly becoming critically ill. Within hours, doctors discovered she was suffering from acute liver failure. She was placed into an induced coma and, just three days later, transferred to the specialist Liver Intensive Care Unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, one of only a handful of centres in the UK able to perform emergency liver transplants.

Lois was immediately placed on the super urgent transplant list. Every passing hour mattered.

After several liver offers that were unfortunately unsuitable, on 22nd July a donor liver finally became available. We hoped this would be the moment everything began to get better, but it was only the start of an unimaginable battle.

During the transplant operation, Lois suffered three cardiac arrests caused by a blood clot blocking the main artery to her lungs. She was deprived of oxygen for a prolonged period while the incredible surgical and critical care teams fought tirelessly to save her life. At one point, I was told to prepare for the worst and that she was unlikely to survive the operation.

Against all odds, Lois survived.

The days that followed were filled with fear, uncertainty and heartbreak. Watching the person you love fight for their life is something no family can ever prepare for. The thought of losing my wife, and of our children, Imogen and Jacob, losing their mum at just 44 years old, was unbearable.

Six weeks after first being admitted to hospital, Lois finally began to wake up. Every small movement and every tiny sign of progress has felt like a miracle. However, the complications she suffered have left her with significant brain damage, and she remains in critical care undergoing intensive neurological rehabilitation every day.

At this stage, nobody knows what her recovery will look like. We don’t know if she will walk again, regain full use of her body, or what level of care she will need in the future. What we do know is that Lois has already shown incredible strength, and we will continue to fight alongside her every step of the way.

The medical team caring for Lois have told us that her case is so rare and medically complex that they intend to publish it as a case study in medical journals to help healthcare professionals around the world learn from the extraordinary challenges they faced while saving her life.

Our focus now is on giving Lois the very best chance of rebuilding her life.

Her recovery will be long, difficult and life-changing. Our family home is unlikely to meet her future needs, particularly if she requires a wheelchair or ongoing specialist care. We are hoping to raise £200,000 to help provide a home that is accessible, safe and adapted for whatever challenges lie ahead, giving Lois the best possible environment in which to continue her recovery.

If you are able to donate, no matter how big or small, you will be helping to give my wife the opportunity to rebuild her life and helping our family face the future together.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your kindness, generosity and support.