Local lady Hayley Kime held an incredible fundraising night on the 13th September to raise funds for the Standing Tall Foundation and Brain Tumour Research. The total amount raised was £2240 which was split equally between the two charities.
At 38 weeks pregnant, Hayley unfortunately suffered a seizure in her sleep and was taken to hospital where she had a further seizure. Scans revealed Hayley had a brain tumour and confirmed it was a large meningioma (benign brain tumour). Hayley then endured an emergency C section under general anaesthetic, all within 12 hours of finding out the diagnosis.
Hayley was referred to the Walton centre and 9 weeks later, had the tumour removed. We are delighted to say it was a successful operation and they removed everything.Hayley now has yearly scans, which will continue for the next ten years.
Hayley began seeing our lead Mental Health Counsellor Phil a few months later, and with his support through the counselling, she was able to get through what she describes as the worst few months of her life ( She also lost her nan, who she was extremely close too around the time she started having counselling sessions).
Hayley continues to attend sessions now, and is thriving. To celebrate her recovery and the support she has received from us, the fundraiser is her way of giving back and raising money for the Standing Tall Foundation.
It was a fantastic night and Hayley and her family now want to make this an annual event!
Massive thanks to everyone who donated and supported us, it really means a lot.
All proceeds from the night will go towards providing help to people like Hayley, and many others in need.
Mental Health 
Housing & Benefits Support 
Wellbeing & Addiction Support