Ella is a two and a half year old girl who family is very involved in rugby. Her Dad plays in the Senior mens team, her sister plays in the Ladies Team, her older brother is involved with the U11’s team and her Mum is entertainments Rep for the U11’s, all at West Park Leeds RUFC.

Ella has been diagnosed with two tumours. The first tumour optic glioma (brain tumour) was discovered behind Ella’s left eye. Thankfully this has been diagnosed as benign. The second more recent tumour is on her spine.

At the moment, the doctors are monitoring Ella by means of MRI scans and regular eye tests. However, should either tumour continue to grow or her eyesight is affected or Ella encounters problems with walking she will need treatment immediately. This will involve the family taking time from work to support her. This is why we are asking you all to help raise funds for Ella so that she has her family with her. The family and the doctors are closely monitoring Ella’s condition.

Neither tumour can be operated on due to their location. So the treatment, if she should need it will be chemotherapy for her brain tumour which thankfully can be carried out locally at the Cancer Ward at the LGI in Leeds. However, should the tumour on her spine grow then the family will have to travel to Guys Hospital in London. The treatment for this would be C-met inhibitor.

Any support or help with Ella and her family would be greatly appreciated.