Hull mum to raise funds for vital research after daughter dies of brain tumour
Emma Whitfield will be taking part in a step challenge next month
A Hull woman is taking part in a challenge to funds for vital research after her daughter suffered from what’s been named ‘the deadliest form of childhood cancer.’
Today marks eight years since the death of Evie Kean who died from an aggressive brain tumour.
In March 2013, Evie was diagnosed after suffering a seizure at Penhurst Primary School in Hessle
Her mother, Emma Whitfield will be taking part in the Brain Tumour Research charity’s 10,000 Steps a Day in February Challenge.
Emma, who's mum to Riley Gray, 11, and Lottie, 12, said:
“Evie didn’t have any worrying signs like headaches or vomiting.
“Following a biopsy, we were given the devastating news that the type of brain tumour she had was a DIPG, the deadliest form of childhood cancer.
"Exactly 10 months later, on 13 January 2014, Evie passed away.”
" “What Evie had was incurable, but through research it will one day be curable. We won’t get anywhere without research so it’s crucial that I take part in this challenge.
“Today (13 January) is the eighth anniversary of her death so I will go to see Evie at the cemetery, and the kids and I will have her favourite tea spaghetti Bolognese.”
Matthew Price, community development manager at Brain Tumour Research said:
“We’re really grateful to Emma for taking on this challenge for us as it’s only with the support of people like her that we’re able to progress our research into brain tumours and improve the outcome for patients like Evie who are forced to fight this awful disease.
“The best part of the 10,000 Steps a Day in February Challenge is that you can fit your steps in with your everyday life.