On 4th June 2022 Gemma and Jason were hit with the most devastating news any parent could ever receive, their 6 year old daughter and the youngest of their 3 children, Lottie, has an inoperable brain tumour. That same day, Lottie underwent urgent surgery at the John Radcliffe Hospital to drain the fluid that was creating pressure on her brain. After a few days recovering in hospital, the drain was safe to remove and Lottie was allowed to come home while they awaited the results of the biopsy. Unfortunately, Lottie only made it home for one day before the fluid began to build up again and she was rushed back into hospital for emergency surgery to fit a permanent shunt that will keep the fluid draining. At this time Gemma and Jason were told that the biopsy results were inconclusive due to not having enough of a sample so they will have to perform a 3rd operation to obtain another biopsy.

On 14th June, after enduring 3 brain surgeries and following a further CT scan, Gemma and Jason’s worlds came crashing down when they were informed by the surgeon that in those 10 days the tumour had grown so rapidly that their time left with Lottie is limited.

We have set up this page with an aim to raise funds for two reasons. Firstly, Lottie’s biggest wish has always been to go to Disneyland and we hope to make that happen for her. Secondly, the family are self-employed and run their own business, which means this will have a huge impact on them financially. We want to raise as much as possible so that they can spend all their time with their precious Lottie and focus on their family over what will be the most difficult few months of their lives without worrying about trying to find the money to pay their mortgage.

So please, if you are able to make a donation to help we will be so very grateful. Gemma and Jason are the most doting, generous parents and the most caring people you could wish to meet. They would be the first to help anyone else in need but now they need our help. Any donation would be hugely appreciated.

From the moment Lottie was born she has been the most vibrant, energetic and adventurous little girl. She is the bravest and most courageous girl we know and even after all she’s been through over the last few weeks she still has a smile on her face and is making us all laugh with her cheeky little character. She really is Super girl!