Hi everyone,

I'm setting this page up to support my amazing friend Natalia, who is facing something no 22-year-old should ever have to.

Natalia has recently been diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive soft-tissue cancer. She is pregnant, and also mum to a gorgeous two-year-old boy, while normally working full time to support her family. In the space of a few hours, her life has been turned upside down.

She is due to undergo urgent surgery this week, followed by a long and challenging recovery. During this time, Natalia will need an extended period off work and will only receive statutory sick pay, while continuing hospital appointments, caring for her toddler, and managing her pregnancy.

The coming months will be physically and emotionally exhausting. The everyday pressures — childcare, travel, household costs, and simply getting through each day — will be much heavier at a time when she should be focused on healing and protecting her growing family.

Any funds raised will help ease the practical pressures during this time — including:

• Childcare support for her two-year-old

• Travel costs to hospital appointments

• Household expenses while she recovers

• Anything that helps Natalia focus on healing without added stress

This is not something Natalia would ever ask for herself, but those who love her know how much support could help. Every contribution counts, no matter how small, and sharing this page or leaving a message of love and encouragement means just as much.

Thank you for holding Natalia and her growing family in your hearts and helping them through this incredibly tough time

With love,

Caz, Arlo, Natalia and bump