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Mum with 12-month prognosis seeks German treatment
6 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A mum-of-two diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour is fundraising for treatment.
- She needs £150,000 for immunotherapy treatment in Germany.
- Over £80,000 has been raised in less than a week through donations.
A mother of two, Emma Ward, aged 47, is courageously fundraising to travel to Germany for life-saving immunotherapy treatment. Diagnosed with a grade-four brain tumour in March, Mrs. Ward has already undergone surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, but her prognosis is a limited 12 to 15 months. She hopes the German treatment will shrink the tumour and extend her life.
Mrs. Ward, from York, expressed her strong desire to live longer for her daughters and husband, stating she cannot "leave my future to chance when there is a real opportunity and a solution." The community has shown incredible support, raising over £80,000 towards the £150,000 target in just under a week, demonstrating a significant outpouring of generosity.
Despite the grim diagnosis, Mrs. Ward remains optimistic and has returned to work part-time. She aims to travel to Germany in January or February, planning a special Christmas with her family before embarking on this crucial treatment journey. Her determination highlights a powerful will to fight for more time with loved ones.
