Browsing Archive: May, 2011
Posted by Heather Othick on Monday, May 9, 2011,
I am going to the hospital/ward where Ellie had her operations tomorrow, for the first time since she died. My stomach is churning just thinking about it. BUT, this is for a really good cause; it's to find out how we can make sure that the paediatric oncology patients that are treated there get information about Ellie's Fund.
So it's time for me to begin a new relationship with Leeds' General Infirmary. And this time I hope, a more positive one.This time I will be giving something to the hospi... Continue reading ...
Proud mum of 3; I brought Phil and Ellie up alone after their Dad and I spilt up in 1996. I later met Jason and he moved in with the 3 of us in 2002.
We've been married since 2004 and have a daughter together.
I worked for 17 years in a bank until I left to have my youngest. She was born with a cleft lip and palate and research into helping her communicate led me to buying a franchise for TinyTalk, baby sign language classes. Ellie was a big part of that - coming to classes when she was on chemo; she loved helping out. I pressed pause on the business in August 2008 to become Ellie's full time carer.
Whilst I was at the bank I was the regional charity fund raising organiser - so when Ellie asked to raise funds to 'give something back' I had an idea where to start. She had a natural flair for it - and together we have helped to raise over £25 000, starting in June 2007 when local people raised £4000 in one night for us to have a family holiday.
I am extremely proud of all my children, and my family; how they all handled Ellie's illness.
And very proud to be Jason's wife. Through all of this he has been my rock.
