How can our fit, happy, healthy, beautiful little girl go from jumping around, full of life, to being diagnosed with cancer?

My beautiful 11 year old niece, Melly, has recently been diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma and is currently receiving treatment at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

Just days ago, she was a happy, active little girl who had never even needed to see a doctor or step foot in a hospital. Now, she is facing the biggest battle of her life.

The next five months will be incredibly tough as Melly undergoes intensive treatment. Our greatest hope is that she’ll be cancer free by Christmas.

As you can imagine, this heartbreaking diagnosis has completely turned my sister’s world upside down. Every moment is now spent by Melly’s side, supporting her through treatment and trying to stay strong for her. Alongside the emotional heartbreak comes the financial strain of hospital stays, travelling, parking, meals, time away from work, and the many unexpected costs that come with having a child in hospital.

I’m setting up this fundraiser to help take some of that pressure away so my sister and her family can focus entirely on what matters most, helping Melly beat cancer.

Any donation, no matter how big or small, will make a huge difference and will be appreciated more than words can say.

If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this page to help us reach as many people as possible.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness, generosity, and prayers.

Please keep our brave, beautiful Melly in your thoughts as she begins this fight.

We are also supporting Birmingham Children's Hospital and Ronald McDonald House who have been outstanding while we navigate this difficult time.

Let’s help bring her home healthy and cancer free for Christmas.