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Strangford College, Newtownards

Strangford College to help Hollie

24th Oct 2018

To help Hollie students are asked to please wear one item of clothing in your house colour on Friday – you must wear your uniform, this is not a non-uniform day.

We are asking everyone for a minimum donation of £1. Please give as generously as you can, any money you give in will go directly to Hollie’s family.

Hollie's story

Hollie, who is 13, was a very happy, healthy and sporty young girl until approximately a year ago when we noticed a gradual decline in her health and ability. The resulting tests and MRI identified a rare brain tumour - Hypothalamic Hamartoma.

The uncontrolled seizures and difficulties in her cognitive learning and memory have had a catastrophic impact on her life, particularly as a teenage girl with her whole life ahead of her."

There is a curable brain surgery but unfortunately this is not available in the UK on the NHS," added her mother.

"We refuse to accept this and after our own research, we have recently been given the good news that Hollie is a suitable candidate for surgery in Texas Children’s Hospital, USA.

"Without this surgery Hollie will never be able to lead a normal life and this is why we find ourselves in the uncomfortable position of asking for help as the surgery comes at a huge cost."

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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