Something on your mind Linda? - Yeah, brain tumours...

$6,346 donated

Given by 46 generous donors in around 12 months

Help Linda to enjoy what time she has left with her family and friends, while maintaining as much independence as possible.

Canterbury

As the title suggests my amazing mum, Linda, who is also a loved wife, mother of 3 others and grandma of 2, has been diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). A grade 4, cancerous brain tumour, that is incurable and as such her prognosis is 12-14 months left of life.

As one could imagine this has been a heartbreaking shock to the family and something that we are still coming to terms with given her diagnoses only last week (19.01.2023) after going to hospital with a suspected stroke and no tumour 'typical' symptoms.

Mum has had surgery to remove as much of the tumour as possible but as a result has less function and mobility on her land hand side. she has also been told that she can no longer work or drive, and will always need a person with her.

So, we are asking for some love and support as we come to terms with our new reality, while also making sure mums last year on this earth is fun, happy and as independent as possible.

Thank you in advance, and will we endeavour to share on Facebook what the donations will be spent on and the good times we hope to give/have with mum <3

Emily Williamson's involvement (page creator)

Daughter

Use of funds

The money will be used for making memories, going for dinners and day trips, as well as to help us purchase any items Linda may need ie: wheel chair, walkers, mobility scooter etc...

Update 15 October 2023

Thank you to all you lovely people that contributed to my GAL page and helped me to realise some of my bucket list adventures.

Over the last 8months I have been very busy enjoying life.

We have been on multiple trips, including Lake Tekapo, a dark sky reserve, where we watched the stars from the hot pools. Queenstown my fav town in NZ. Lake Hawea where I met some of Glenn's family for the first time. Whale watching from a plane in Kaikoura, spotting several Sperm Whales.

Steve and I have also just come back from a Tiki Tour around the North Island.

My amazingly brave sister, Dawn faced her fear of flying and came to NZ from the UK so we could spend some precious much needed time together.

Our life long friend Phil also came over from the UK with his fiancé Jane, & surprised us by getting married, with Steve as the best man.

Both of their trips also coincided with a proud moment in my life - My Daughter Emily's Wedding. A fantastic, beautiful day. I am very grateful to Em & Glenn for pulling the wedding together in such sort notice so I could attend.

In terms of my health, I am doing pretty well. Chemo has been going well & luckily not making me very sick! but I do get tired quickly & have obsessiveness over things. I can now also borrow Emily's clothes for the first time & fit them!

Next weekend is my birthday & I'm looking forward to spending it with my whole family in Hokitika! I've still got more in me and I'm looking forward to the future.

love Lyn xxx

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