Teenage Cancer Survivor Continues Keepie-Ups Challenge for Macmillan

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Isobel Hemmings, a 15-year-old girl from Essex, has been diagnosed with germ cell cancer and has undergone a successful operation to remove a tumour from her ovary. Despite being told she would be unable to play football for months during treatment and recovery, she started a keepie-ups challenge to raise money for Macmillan, a cancer charity. The challenge has taken a new twist with Isobel's chemotherapy treatment, but she has committed to completing 10,000 keepie-ups to continue raising awareness and funds for the charity.

Key Takeaways:

  • Isobel Hemmings, a 15-year-old, was diagnosed with germ cell cancer in May and underwent a successful operation to remove a tumour from her ovary.
  • Despite being told she would be unable to play football for months, Isobel started a keepie-ups challenge to raise money for Macmillan, a cancer charity.
  • Isobel has completed 7,000 keepie-ups so far and raised £1,900 for Macmillan.
  • Chemotherapy has made the keepie-ups more tiring for Isobel, who experiences fatigue and heavy legs.
  • Isobel's mother, Deborah, hopes that sharing her daughter's story will help others going through the same thing and increase awareness around germ cell cancer.
  • Thundersley Rovers Football Club, the local team that Isobel used to referee for, have been extremely supportive.

Statistics:

  • Isobel Hemmings is 15 years old.
  • She was diagnosed with germ cell cancer in May.
  • The tumour removed from her ovary was the size of a rugby ball.
  • Isobel has completed 7,000 keepie-ups so far.
  • She has raised £1,900 for Macmillan.
  • Isobel will have her final chemotherapy treatment on 26 December (Boxing Day).

Sources:

  • PA (Press Association) news agency.
  • Macmillan Cancer Support.