Fundraiser launched for Doncaster mum battling cancer for third time
A funding page has been set up for the mum of four
A fundraising drive has been launched for a Doncaster mum of four battling cancer for the third time.
Daughter Stacey and her three siblings have set up the page for their mum Janice Rooks, who is battling stage three lung cancer.
The 65-year-old from Scawthorpe has already previously fought against cervical cancer and breast cancer.
On the funding page, which you can donate to HERE Stacey said: “Our mum has recently been diagnosed with stage three lung cancer.
“She had cervical cancer at just 30 years old, then faced stage four breast cancer several years ago. She beat both, and now she’s facing another difficult journey.
“Despite everything she went through with her previous cancers, this is the first time she has ever had a GoFundMe page.
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“As her four children, we want to ease some of the financial pressure so mum and dad can focus on her treatment and recovery.
“Her treatment plan involves chemotherapy, radiotherapy, other treatments and surgery to remove part of her lung. It won’t be an easy or quick recovery, and she’ll need time, rest and support.
“Our mum and dad have always worked hard and been self-employed. Dad still has no choice but to work to keep everything going, when he wants to be beside num, looking after her when she’s weak, poorly from treatment and recovering.
“We’re hoping to raise £5,000, primarily to help with everyday living costs and allow dad to take time off work to care for mum without the added worry of bills. Any amount raised will help ease that pressure.
If enough is raised after those essential costs are covered, and mum is well enough with her medical team’s approval, we’d love to put something towards a well-deserved break together.
“Her care and their everyday needs will always come first.
Our mum and dad have always given to others. They would do anything for anyone, and we feel they deserve a little of that kindness back.
“We can’t fight this battle for our mum, but we hope we can make the road a little easier for them both.”
“Third time fighting cancer—we’re hoping with everything we have that this is the last time she ever has to face it.”