Why I’m fundraising...
If it hadn’t been for my surgery on Valentine’s Day 2024, doctors wouldn’t have discovered STIL—pre-ovarian cancerous lesions—in both of my fallopian tubes. That operation may have saved my life. I’m still under the cancer pathway and due for my final consultation on Wednesday 3rd September in Bristol, where I’m hoping to hear I no longer need PET/CT scans. I know how lucky I am—so many people are diagnosed late because the symptoms mimic endometriosis pain. That overlap is dangerous, and it’s why awareness and early intervention matter so much.
That's why I’m taking part in the Cardiff Half Marathon 2025 to raise funds and awareness in aid of Target Ovarian Cancer, the UK's leading ovarian cancer charity. They target what’s important to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives – that means symptoms awareness, life-saving early diagnosis, better treatments and support for everyone affected by ovarian cancer.
Please support my fundraising, and together we’ll transform the future for everyone diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
My Updates
Fundraising with curry!
Thursday 2nd Oct My mum has generously donated her talents for my fundraiser Share
3rd update
Monday 8th Sep
SURGERY SAVED ME
Tuesday 2nd Sep If it hadn’t been for my surgery on Valentine’s Day 2024, doctors wouldn’t have discovered STIL—pre-ovarian cancerous lesions—in both of my fallopian tubes. That operation may have saved my life. I’m still under the cancer pathway and due for my final consultation on Wednesday 3rd September in Bristol, where I’m hoping to hear I no longer need PET/CT scans. I know how lucky I am—so many people are diagnosed late because the symptoms mimic endometriosis pain. That overlap is dangerous, and it’s why awareness and early intervention matter so much. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
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Nicky A
£60
Christine Harker
Well done from the Harker family. Looking forward to the curry!
£32.23
Steve Taylor
£21.84
Julie R
Well done Jakia for your positive outlook and raising money for such a good cause, oh and thank you for all the lovely cakes!
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Gabi
You got this, lots of love xx
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Kim Boyd
Good luck Zak!
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Lorraine Clarke
£21.84
Jakia Hussain
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
£10
Sarah Luty
Good luck Zak 🎉🏆🏅xx
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Siobhan Taylor
£237.24
Cake And Work Treasure Table
Money from cake stall and treasure table
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Li Chin
Well done Jakia and thank you for supporting an important cause
£30
Emma Williams
Your an inspiration Zak and a kind, friendly person
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Dave
Amazing curries, thank you!
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Milly Swanston
£60
Frances Ferguson
Looking forward to your Mum’s food, Zakia!
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Rumaana Hansrod
£6.11
Suze Maskill
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Anonymous
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Caitlin Wild
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Dave Mcgrath
Feeling hungry!
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Nadia Hussain
£21.84
Kate Nichol
£60
Anne Gardiner
Well done Jakia. We will enjoy the curries !
Doing an amazing job as always, you inspire me every day! Love you lots xx