Katie was 24 years when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer in November 2011.  Shortly afterwards she was told that the cancer had spread to her liver and lungs.  After  having bowel surgery, Katie underwent 6 and a half weeks of chemo-radiation every day. A follow up scan  revealed the treatment had not been successful, the cancer had progressed dramatically and Katie was diagnosed as a palliative care patient.

Katie continued with chemotherapy to try to stop the cancer from spreading and increase the time she had left, and she received the best care from Willow Brook Hospice during this time.  Sadly, Katie passed away in January 2013.  Despite her nightmare battle with cancer, it allowed her to see life in a different, more positive light and encouraged others to enjoy life and make the most of every opportunity.  Everyone should be inspired by the mantra Katie lived by:  "When it rains look for rainbows, when it's dark look for stars".

With your help, we hope to raise as much as possible for Cancer Research to help them continue the fight against this terrible disease that causes devastating loss and heart break. Thank you for your support! Here are some of the prizes you could win in the raffle, donated by our generous sponsors:

● Luxury Chalet weekend in North Wales  ●  Apple iPad ● 2 night stay at Bermondsey boutique hotel in London ●

● £50 Selfridges Voucher ● 2 tickets to the Coronation Street tour in Manchester ●  Glen Moray Whiskey ●

● Birthday cake from "Cakes by Kerry" ● Car valet inside & out ● 5 Pole Dancing lessons in Manchester ● Plus Many more

For every £5 donated you will received one raffle ticket. Be sure to leave your name and contact number when you donate!!

For Tickets to Summer Ball please call 07538 100449 - Clare Daintith