Community's incredible response as £216,000 raised for Retford woman Faith
A staggering sum of £216,000 plus has been raised overnight by people in Retford, Worksop and the wider community for a young woman they have taken to their hearts.
Following her second desperate plea for financial support, Faith Hinitt of Retford now hopes her second stem cell transplant will take place today, June 19, after she was told that financial constraints may prevent it from going ahead.
Faith, 27, has acute myeloid leukaemia, and raised money through Gofundme for a second stem cell transplant after the NHS said they could not fund it earlier this year.
In an emotional video yesterday, Faith, who was prepped and ready for her procedure today, asked for support as she had been told the transplant may not go ahead due to potential spiralling costs involving aftercare.
The response late yesterday and overnight from the community has been simply incredible. resulting in the sum raised topping the £200,000 mark.
This morning, Faith will present for her treatment that she says is her 'last chance to live' in the hope that it will go through as planned.
Faith has been documenting her journey on social media, following the initial wonderful response from the community in March this year, that raised £140,000 to allow her treatment.