A 27-year-old woman has reminded people ‘to love everyday to its fullest’, after she was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Alexis Camber, who is from Aylesbury, penned an emotional Facebook post on Tuesday, June 15, which explained that after suffering a ‘random seizure’ in March of this year, she was diagnosed with the tumour that led to a 12-hour crainiotomy.
In her post, she also revealed that thanks to ‘the most incredible doctor’, part of the tumour was dissected and that she ‘incredibly survived paralysis and brain death on the operating table’.
Alexis' Facebook post
As many of you know, my world was turned upside down in March this year after a random seizure lead to a Brain Tumour...
Posted by Alexis Camber on Tuesday, 15 June 2021
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Following the news, three of Alexis’ friends have set up a Just Giving page to raise funds for the Brain Tumour Charity, where they will collectively run 500km throughout July.
Alexis, who recently got married, said: “I am proud to say I am here to fight another day but to also remind you to love everyday to its fullest.
“Do what you want today as tomorrow isn’t guaranteed.
“Skinny dip, climb a mountain, eat cake for breakfast, tell someone you love them.
“Do it all while you can.”
The current target is to raise £1,000 for the charity, with £873 being donated so far.
A screenshot from the Just Giving page
An excerpt from the Just Giving page reads: “Alexis is a huge inspiration to us all and has dealt with this obstacle with incredible bravery.
“The surgery, treatment and recovery times needed to deal with this diagnosis are challenging to go through, but despite this, she is doing her all to raise awareness on her Instagram page, spread positive messages and making us proud every single day.
“We're not runners by any means, but this is a challenge we are willing to face, and any donations would be hugely welcomed.
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“Alexis, this is for you & your amazing husband, family and Olive.”
The Brain Tumour Charity is the world's leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally, and according to Brain Tumour Research, more children and people under the age of 40 die from the illness in the UK than any other form of cancer.
To donate to Alexis’ cause, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/july-500-km-brain-tumour-charity.
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