Join us on a thrilling voyage: driving a £500 car from Brackley to Barcelona, stopping at Le Mans, La Rochelle, Toulouse, and Andorra along the way. Our route includes the famed N152, a favorite road of Jeremy Clarkson, with our final destination being the breathtaking city of Barcelona on September 22nd!

But why this journey?

In the midst of the 2020 lockdown, Tamara began experiencing balance issues. A fall down the stairs led to an emergency room visit where an MRI uncovered lesions, resulting in a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

For the unacquainted, MS is an incurable autoimmune disease that progressively affects the nervous system. The immune system attacks nerves, causing irreversible damage over time.

Tamara's symptoms now include loss of mobility, impaired vision, and anxiety about the present and future. Initially able to walk reasonable distances (even enjoying a two-week inter-railing adventure in 2022), her mobility has significantly declined in the past year. She now relies on a wheelchair or walker.

While the NHS offers various disease-modifying treatments (DMTs), their side effects can be as challenging as the disease itself.

One promising treatment, haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), is available on the NHS but is difficult to access. Fortunately, private clinics, such as one in Mexico, provide this treatment. HSCT involves chemotherapy to reset the immune system, followed by stem cell injections. Patients often report symptom improvements, with some regaining the ability to walk and halting disease progression.

Tamara aims to undergo this treatment, hoping to showcase its effectiveness. Post-treatment, she plans to continue advocating and fundraising for others who lack NHS access to this treatment.

Your support can truly impact her journey towards improved health and a better quality of life.

Thank you for your support.

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