Take part in silent auction to help brave Leighton Buzzard mum prolong her life

Claire Shipp, 44, is inviting residents to take part in the online event, organised by her sister Lisa Smith, and support her goal of raising £100,000 for immunotherapy treatment.

And with prizes including boxing training with Frank Bruno, an evening with Elvis Impersonator Danny Graceland, and a professional flight simulator experience, it's not to be missed!

Claire, who was featured in the LBO during April, said: "I would like to say a massive thank you to everybody in the community who has come together to help me, whether it was a little raffle or a big danceathon

"I am just so, so grateful for people putting in the hard work, and for their continued support - emotional and financial."

Brave Claire was diagnosed with Grade 4 Glioblastoma in January and told her life expectancy, with current NHS treatment, was just two years.

At first, it was suspected that her symptoms - a numbness in her left hand and migraines - weren't anything serious.

However, on Boxing Day 2021 Claire had a seizure, followed by another on January 3, with an MRI scan revealing a brain tumour.

Claire said: "I ended up in a London hospital having awake brain surgery. They took out as much as they could but it has tendrills that go into parts they can't get to."

Courageous Claire is receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment, but is fighting for further options.

Thanks to her father's research, she is looking into immunotherapy (abroad), which could prolong her life.

"I want to see my son grow up and be there for him," said Claire.

The fundraising event is a 'Silent Auction', so from now until 7.59pm on September 15, please send in your highest bid to: [email protected].

For the auction: https://www.facebook.com/events/1046893085958813/?sfnsn=scwspmo

Auction prizes include:

Pub in the Park St Albans Festival tickets (Event on September 10)

Professional flight simulator experience donated by Claire Cossey

A night with Elvis, donated by Danny Graceland

Exclusive private chef service for four by Asaanii dining

Personal styling appointment at www.brookharris.co.uk

Signed John 'Gnasher' Scott darts shirt and used darts

Family photo session donated by www.teacup-pictures.com

Professional music mix donated by www.timrowkins.com

Handmade butterfly shawl designed by Marin Melchoir, made and donated by Vanessa Sutch

Handmade crochet shawl in 'raspberry' donated by Anna Bielecka

Handmade crochet shawl in 'winter sky' donated by Anna Bielecka

One-to-one gym session donated by Frank Bruno, donated by www.thefrankbrunofoundation.co.uk

Gold nutrition package from www.awakeninghealth.co.uk

If you would just like to donate and not take part in the auction, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/z4spzc-cancer-treatment-for-my-sister

Around £75,000 has been raised so far via the page and bank transfers to Claire.

Claire would like to say a huge thank you to the community, and to her mum and dad, Anne and Tony Smith, sister Lisa, husband Julian, her "rock", and her "brave" son, aged nine.

Leighton Buzzard NatWest bank staff are also completing a 22km sponsored walk for Claire this month.

Please go in store for details on how to support the event. There is a donation bucket there, too.

To follow Claire’s story, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/ClaireShippFundraiser