Kimberley Baggley, a 27-year-old teacher, initially dismissed a persistent headache as a migraine. However, a tingling sensation on her face led to a shocking diagnosis: a grade 3 astrocytoma, an aggressive brain tumor. After multiple visits to doctors and an eventual seizure, Kimberley underwent urgent surgery to remove 95% of the tumor. Her recovery has been challenging, with infections, sepsis, and delays in cancer treatment. Despite this, Kimberley has undergone 33 sessions of radiotherapy and 10 rounds of chemotherapy.

Her family, especially her husband Luke, has been deeply affected by her illness, and their young son struggled to understand the situation. Kimberley is now raising awareness for brain tumor research and supporting others with similar diagnoses, having raised over $9,000 for The Brain Tumor Support. Her advocacy is helping fund research into immunotherapy, offering hope for better treatments in the future. Kimberley’s story serves as a reminder of the importance of early diagnosis and the need for improved treatments for brain tumors.