Ella Cromack is taking part in a 24-hour kick-athon to raise money for the fundraising space created to help fund her father’s treatment for cancer

Harlequins Women’s player Ella Cromack is taking part in a 24-hour kick-athon at the Twickenham Stoop on Friday 30th May, to raise money for ‘Give Simon Time,’ the fundraising space created to raise money to help fund her father’s treatment for cancer.

Ella’s father Simon was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma Brain Tumour, an incurable, highly aggressive form of cancer on 16 November 2023 and the funds raised from this challenge will help towards extending Simon’s life, so he will get to enjoy the important family moments every father should be able to experience.

Ella is aiming to kick 1611 conversions in 24 hours, with the number representing the date that Simon received his diagnosis. The money raised will help to continue funding the treatments for her father, which are currently working and helping to prolong his life.

Glioblastoma is an incurable form of cancer, but there are additional treatments that can help to extend Simon’s life beyond the prognosis he has received. These are not available on the NHS or in the UK, with the money raised from the kick-athon helping to fund these treatments.

 

For Ella, this challenge is about more than simply kicking the ball through the posts, as she looks to do something remarkable in support of her father.

“Completing this kick-athon challenge isn’t just about the ball going through the posts, it is about showing up for my dad, raising as much as I can, with purpose and turning this emotional and physical pain into power. Every kick will be for him, and every donation brings us one step closer to prolonging his life, in his fight against his Glioblastoma brain tumour.”

You can check in on Ella’s preparation for the challenge by following her Instagram page here. https://www.instagram.com/ellagracekicks/

If you would like to donate to Ella’s fundraiser, you can by clicking here.

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