The heartbroken sister of a woman who lost her life to a rare cancer on Monday is determined to help prevent others suffering from the same devastation.
Samantha Livingstone’s sister Melissa passed away on Monday surrounded by her family. She was just 36.
Now Samantha says she will continue to support the fight for research into sarcomas cancers.
These cancers develop in the supporting or connective tissues of the body such as muscle, bone, nerves, cartilage, blood vessels and fat.
Samantha said: “After battling sarcoma cancer, our wonderful and beautiful Melissa lost her fight this morning.
“Melissa passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home.
“At only 36, she was a warrior to the end. She leaves behind her beautiful daughter Rose, who will fill this darkness with light.
“The cancer she had was extremely rare and more research is needed into how to defeat this terrible disease.
“In lieu of flowers please support our efforts to raise money in her honour for The Boom Foundation. Thank you to all our friends and family for their love and support throughout this time.
“Also a massive thanks has to go to the amazing nurses, NHS and Hospice and Marie Curie staff who looked after Melissa - and gave both her and us comfort at this time.
“With little known about the cancer Melissa had, there are limited treatments.
“More vital research is needed. I would like to support this foundation who supported my sister during this time.
“There are around 3,800 new cases of sarcoma diagnosed each year in the UK.
“And seven years ago The Boom Foundation was set up in Northern Ireland, the first charity dedicated to supporting patients suffering from sarcoma, this rare form of bone and soft tissue cancer.
“Half of the funds raised go to Sarcoma UK towards vital research; the rest supports those affected by sarcoma in Northern Ireland.”
Samantha hopes to raise £2,000 for the charity and donations can be made by clicking here.
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