Olivia's Orlando wish❤️

Back in July 2024 Olivia randomly threw up a tiny amount of clear liquid to which threw me off guard although she was absolutely well in herself otherwise, Olivia done gymnastics and dance every single week so was very active!

A week later the same thing happened again on two separate occasions to which I knew at that point something wasn't right, the whole day I couldn't shift this horrible gut feeling I had inside of me that something was wrong even though she seemed so well! On Monday the 15th of July Olivia woke up at 5am crying saying her head was pounding, at that point my heart was racing as she never woke previously in the night and I knew the pain was severe for her to be crying in agony.

That morning I took her straight to the hospital and demanded for tests to be done, after 7 hours the doctors had came to confirm that her bloods & urine was all clear and there was no indication of an infection, the doctor had told me he thought she was suffering with migraines.. at this point i argued I did not believe the cause was migraines to which two other doctors had suggested the same. I refused to leave the hospital untill they had scanned her head to which after the senior doctor had came to see me she agreed she will do a CT scan for "peace of mind", within half an hour Olivia had the scan to which they had found the dreadful discovery that she had a brain tumor.

Those words will forever haunt me as I screamed the minute I was told, even though I knew something was wrong I never expected that!! My innocent, beautiful, kind hearted baby to suffer.. from then on we've been living a nightmare that's like a horrible roller coaster that you cannot get off.

From then on we was blue lighted straight to King's college hospital who i couldn't be anymore thankful for how quickly they acted! Within 24 hours Olivia had an MRI and emergency surgery to release the pressure of built up fluid on her brain and had a shunt fitted, 48 hours later Olivia then underwent major surgery to remove the tumor which was a total of 8 hours long in theatre and felt like a lifetime,

A week later we had the dreaded results from her biopsy, Olivia had been diagnosed with Medulloblastoma Grade 4 Cancer, my heart absolutely shattered into peices my baby didn't even know what cancer was, her consultant explained that Olivia would have to undergo intense treatment which was Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy to which when she mentioned her loosing her hair i broke down again, how was i going to tell my little girl she was going to loose her beautiful hair.. despite emotions being high she has been the bravest, strongest, inspiring child i have ever known!

We spent 12 days in King's college hospital and during that time Olivia had to learn how to sit, stand & walk with a huge help from physio then got home intime for her 10th birthday!

Not long after Olivia had to have surgery to have spinal fluid taken followed by then another surgery to have a port fitted ready for treatment.

6 weeks later Olivia started Proton beam therapy at UCLH in London for 6 weeks everyday Monday to Friday, this was emotionally difficult for Olivia being away from home and her little sister Imogen who is 5, within two days of starting Proton beam therapy Olivia was severely sick and from then on had a really rough time throughout the treatment which resulted in her loosing alot of weight.

Within two weeks Olivia's hair had started to fall out which was absolutely heartbreaking and caused alot of tears, I constantly reassured her that it will grow back and that she shouldn't ever hide away! I made sure she knew that everyone should see exactly how brave she really has been, positive words of affirmation worked... I found myself become so very protective once Olivia's hair had gone as from then on everyone knew she was unwell and it's like there was no hiding from it now the reality had hit hard but Olivia taught me so much as she would walk the streets of London with a huge smile on her face!

During Olivia's time at the UCLH she had even been appointed to meet the Prime Minister! She loved every single member of staff at this hospital and was very emotional when she had realised her time with those amazing people had come to an end.

During her break before starting Chemotherapy Olivia had undergone more surgery to have a PEG fitted and one of her ovaries removed for future fertility which was a difficult conversation to have with a 10 year old little girl, she really has taken everything in her stride despite being so scared with everything she's had todo she has overcome so much I couldn't be anymore proud of her!

6 weeks later Olivia then started Chemotherapy in November at the Royal Marsden Hospital which is currently ongoing, she has a long journey ahead of her but with the love and support of all those around her she will smash through it and beat this evil disease!! In total so far Olivia has undergone 5 surgeries and visited 8 different hospitals.

The reason for this fundraiser is because anyone who knows what Olivia has already been through and has to yet still go through knows she deserves something amazing at the end of it all, Her absolute wish is togo to Disneyland to meet Stitch (she is obsessed) and with everyone's help i know we can make her dream come true! This will be a huge reward for her finishing her treatment giving her everything she deserves, she will continue to fight like the warrior she is!

We would appreciate any donation no matter how big or small even just having your support by sharing this link everywhere you can to not only support Olivia but to raise awareness for childhood cancer and Brain tumors in children.

We have 7 months to give this beautiful, loving girl everything she truly deserves.. let's go!!

Thankyou x