Festival of Life Aims to Raise Funds for Woman with Rare Cancer

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Lisa Capstick, the organizer of the first Festival of Life at Biggins Farm in Bedlam, is holding the event to raise money for her friend Tracy Ashby, who was diagnosed with stage four cancer in 2020. Tracy's cancer has metastasized to multiple areas of her body, and she has been told she cannot receive the newly-licensed drug capivasertib through the NHS. Instead, Tracy will have to pay for the treatment privately. The Festival of Life aims to raise funds for Tracy's treatment and has attracted widespread support from the community.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tracy Ashby, a 52-year-old woman, was diagnosed with stage four cancer in 2020, which has now metastasized to her sternum, hip, femur, spine, and lung.
  • Tracy was told she cannot receive the newly-licensed drug capivasertib through the NHS and will have to pay for it privately.
  • Lisa Capstick, Tracy's friend, organized the Festival of Life at Biggins Farm in Bedlam to raise funds for Tracy's treatment.
  • The festival will feature live music and DJs, a wellness tent, reiki healing, tarot readings, stalls, raffles, and other fundraising activities.
  • The money raised will be used to help fund Tracy's treatment and potentially save her life.
  • Tracy has been overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness shown by people and businesses donating prizes and time to make the event a success.
  • The festival aims to become an annual event to raise awareness and support for people suffering from long-term illnesses.

Statistics:

  • Age of Tracy Ashby: 52
  • Year of diagnosis: 2020
  • Number of areas affected by cancer: 5 (sternum, hip, femur, spine, and lung)
  • Number of tickets available on Skiddle: Admission wristband £20, with all proceeds going to Tracy's treatment fund
  • Event duration: 11am - 11pm
  • Tickets can be purchased on Skiddle.com by searching for Festival of Life

Sources:

  • Organiser Lisa Capstick, quoted in the article
  • Tracy Ashby, quoted in the article
  • "Skiddle.com", for ticket purchases
  • "Festival of Life" event page on Skiddle.com, with details on the event date and time.