My mum is my whole world and one of the strongest people I know. Last Friday, I found out that my mum has terminal cancer, and even though I know she will fight harder than anything to beat this, her second battle with cancer, we know this will be her toughest battle yet.

Despite being in a much better place financially, I’m still a single parent, so I have not yet accumulated the kind of savings that allow me to drop everything and fly home last minute.

Next month, my mum turns 70, and I want nothing more than for the kids and I to be there with her and enjoy her.

It makes me cringe to set this up, but I don’t want to have regrets because I let my pride get in my way. So, here I am, being vulnerable and asking for support to get home to be with my mum on her very special birthday, and please God let her have more. If you cannot donate, please share this.