JESS SOMERS

On December 3^rd 2017, Kirsten shared a post on Instagram, stating her recent diagnoses:

“On Tuesday I was diagnosed with Leukaemia (APL) and have started Chemotherapy today. This is by all no means a cry for sympathy because that’s not like me as you will be aware haha, but more so awareness to not ignore any symptom! I never go to the doctors so thank god for everyone pushing me to go over some unexplained bruising! I literally couldn’t thank all off my family, friends and work colleagues for all their support this last week. If anything I feel more lucky than unlucky. Just wanted to thank you all”.

Kirsten aged 23, Mum to Penelope who was aged 15 months at the time, sadly lost her battle against Leukaemia on December 25^th 2017. In her memory I am sharing her last wish to raise awareness against this terrible disease.