Story
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Hello!
Can you imagine starting to lose your eyesight, or not being able to remember what day it is? That's the start of my story.
In November, I was diagnosed with a brain tumour. I stayed in Kings College hospital for two weeks, where I had an operation to remove some of the tumour, which we named Terry.
Soon after I came home, I began 70 weeks of chemotherapy which should end in Spring 2026. So far, I've had some side effects: my hair is thinning, I get aches and pains and feel dizzy. But my eyesight has improved dramatically and I can now read the board again at school! My memory has got better and I can remember the topics we've been learning – and also what day it is!
🚨 I've set a massive target to reach, and I can only do it with your help! Donate first, then take a look at my website or Instagram to see how you could spread the word. www.crochetforcancer.co.uk ⬇️
Most weeks I receive my chemo at Pembury Hospital, where all the staff are so lovely and caring. I was also introduced to Beads of Courage: I now get glass beads for everything that happens, from MRI scans to injections. I love building up my ever-increasing string, and it gives me something to look forward to each week. I found out that these beads are paid for by the charity Children with Cancer UK.
I've decided to crochet 70 bunting triangles, one for each week of my chemo.
So now I have TWO favours to ask you!
1) Sponsor me!
2) Help me! If you can think of a way to help me get my total higher, then do let me know. Maybe it's the company you work for, or someone you know, or something else? You can find out more at www.crochetforcancer.co.uk or on my Instagram @kirstycrochetforcancer (But don't forget to donate first!)
Thank you for supporting me and all the children who are going through treatment.
Love from Kirsty xx
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Kirsty's Epic Prize Draw
This is a prize draw of some fab prizes organised by Revive Hairdressing, Tunbridge Wells – so if you're not entering that, you can ignore this section!
Every £2 donated is one entry into the prize draw. For more entries, please donate in multiples of £2 - for example a £10 donation is 5 entries.
Two important things - without them WE CAN'T ENTER YOU IN THE DRAW!
(1) Put 'prize draw' in the comment.
(2) When asked if you're you're happy to be contacted by Kirsty: tick YES (you'll need to include your email address) – it's the only way we can contact you if you win!
Gift Aid should not be claimed. Entries close at midday on 30 October, with winners announced later that day. Free entry is possible by emailing your details using the Contact Us form on Kirsty's website, or a postcard to Revive (one card per entry). The JustGiving tip on each donation can be adjusted ('custom tip') to any value down to £0.00.