Chloe was just 26 when a stroke changed everything.

Chloe is a gentle, caring young woman who has always had a passion for helping young people. She started as a gymnastic coach training many local children, brought joy to many as a redcoat and now is an inspiring secondary school teacher.

She trained locally and quickly earned a reputation as an outstanding trainee, connecting effortlessly with even the most vulnerable children. She had just secured her first teaching role, bought her first home, and was excited to begin the career she had worked so hard for.

Then, in June, everything changed.

While visiting her dad in Norfolk, Chloe suddenly became seriously unwell and suffered violent seizures. She was rushed to hospital and placed in an induced coma, as doctors fought to stabilise her. Within hours her parents were told the unthinkable: that there was nothing more doctors could do and they should prepare to say goodbye.

In the early hours of the morning, a brain surgeon at Addenbrooke’s Hospital became available. Chloe underwent emergency brain surgery. Doctors later confirmed she had suffered a major stroke at just 26 years old.

It was touch and go if she would make it however, a week later our prayers were answered and Chloe woke up. She could no longer see, walk, talk, or eat. Doctors warned the road ahead would be long and uncertain. Yet slowly, with determination that has inspired everyone around her, Chloe began to reclaim her life:

She learned to eat again.

She learned to speak again.

She is now learning to walk again, one step at a time.

Today, Chloe continues to make progress, but her battle is far from over.

On New Year’s Eve, while still recovering from the stroke that nearly took her life, Chloe faced another devastating blow: her partner decided it was too much, he could no longer continue the relationship. At the same time, her sick pay has ended, and she is unable to claim certain benefits, leaving her facing severe financial uncertainty through no fault of her own.

Doctors have confirmed Chloe can live independently with care support four times a day, but only if she can keep her home and make vital adaptations to meet her new needs. Without help, she faces losing the very independence she has fought so hard to regain.

I, along with Chloe’s friends and family, have launched this GoFundMe appeal, hoping the Bishop’s Stortford community, along with friends and family further afield, will rally around one of their own.

The funds raised will help to:

Provide ongoing specialised physiotherapy (Not available on the NHS)

Adapt the home to support Chloe’s mobility and ongoing care needs

Provide Chloe with the independence, dignity, and stability she desperately needs and deserves

Chloe has dedicated her life to helping children thrive. Her dream is that one day, with continued recovery and support, she will be able to return to the classroom and do the job she loves once again.

We understand that times are tough financially for many, so any donation, no matter how big or small is deeply appreciated by all who love and care for her.

Chloe is a fighter. She has already beaten the odds once. All she wants now is the chance to live independently in the place she calls home and to keep hope alive for the future she’s still fighting for.

PLEASE MAKE SURE WHEN DONATING YOU HAVE TURNED OFF THE MONTHLY PAYMENT. UNLESS THIS IS WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO. THANK YOU. XxX