On 28th August 2026, my sister and brother-in-law received the most devastating news any parent could ever hear. Their beautiful 14-year-old daughter, Ellie, was diagnosed with a brain tumour which unfortunately is inoperable.

Ellie is a much-loved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend. She has two younger brothers who adore her, and she is incredibly loved by her whole family. This diagnosis has turned our whole world upside down.

Since that day, my sister and brother-in-law have had to put their lives and work on hold to be by Ellie’s side and support her through the treatment and uncertainty that lies ahead.

Since her diagnosis, Ellie has already undergone two brain surgeries, a biopsy and had a shunt fitted to relieve the pressure caused by fluid building up in her brain.

Ellie has now started radiotherapy, which means regular journeys to London alongside everything else that comes with caring for a seriously ill child.

Both her mum and dad have had to step away from work, leaving them facing not only the emotional devastation of Ellie’s diagnosis, but also the financial strain that comes with it.

We are setting up this fundraiser to help take some of that pressure away, allowing them to focus on what matters most — being there for Ellie and her two younger brothers.

Funds raised will help with travel and treatment-related costs, everyday living expenses while they are unable to work, and, where possible, allow them to make precious memories and give Ellie some special experiences along the way.

No family should ever have to face something like this, and we know that not everyone is in a position to donate. Even sharing this fundraiser, sending a message or simply keeping Ellie in your thoughts means more than you could know.

Please help us support Ellie, her mum, her dad and her two younger brothers through the hardest time of their lives. ❤️