Jaz has been moved to a hospice, please send her and Jess' post there

Jazmine
Acorns Children's Hospice
350 Bath Road
Worcester
WR5 3EZ
United Kingdom

C/O 33 Prince Harry Road
Henley in Arden
West midlands
B95 5DD
United Kingdom

NB: this is a forwarding address for the Pal, we do NOT disclose home addresses

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Jaz L's Parents/Guardians

Jade

Jaz L's Siblings

Jessenia 21/07/2006 Pepper pig, Dora the explorer, Cbeebies.

Jaz L's Interests

Making things arts/crafts, High School Musical, Hannah Montana, Hello Kitty, singing and dancing.

Jaz L's Favourite Colour

Purple

Is Jaz L able to read?

Yes

Is Jaz L able to use hands?

Yes

Is Jaz L visually/hearing impaired?

No

Does Jaz L suffer from any developmental delay?

No

Story written 2010

Jazmine was diagnosed with Ewings sarcoma at the age of 6. Her primary tumour was in her femur, but after completing a 18 week course of VIDE we discovered her cancer had spread to her lungs. She then went onto another course of chemotherapy facing the reality that her cancer was possibly terminal with the best case scenario being a hind quarter amputation.

However, Jazmine beat the odds stacked against her and the tumours on her lungs went, meaning she had a chance of survival. In April 2009 she had limb salvage surgery, and in November 2009 she had her first post treatment scan which revealed she was cancer free. We were elated!!

However on Monday 5th July, I discovered a lump on Jazmine's head, and on Thursday 8th July my worst fears were confirmed. Jazmine's cancer had returned and is incurable.

On Monday 12th July I had to have a conversation with my 9 year old daughter that no parent would ever want to have. I told Jazmine her cancer was back and she is aware of the situation that her cancer is terminal.

Jazmine has compiled a ‘bucket list’ of all the things she wants to do before she earns her Angel wings, and we plan to enjoy every single day that we have together.

Update 9th September 2010

Jaz is sadly deteriorating quickly and has been moved to the hospice today.

Update 5th September 2010

Just an update on Jazmine. She is much the same. Her pain meds are being increased on a 3 daily basis and she is staying in bed the majority of the time as she is very very tired.

Last night she got out of bed and came downstairs for something to eat and Teddy our dog got under her feet and she fell over. She hurt her back and Teddy is quite literally in the dog house now!!!

Jessenia is starting school on Tuesday. She was looking forward to starting school but as Jazmine won't be going back to school, Jess is now not so keen.

Anyway, thank you for all the post and parcels that have been coming through our door, it always makes the girls smile in the mornings.

Update 26th August 2010

I just wanted to say thank you again for all the post and parcels Jazmine and Jessenia have been receiving; I am very touched by people’s kind thoughts and generosity during this difficult time.

Jazmine and I got out of hospital on Tuesday evening. Her pain has been controlled now, her meds have been increased and she is very tired and sleepy all the time; however the pain that her cancer has been giving her is less frequent.

Update 7th August 2010

Thank you again for all the post and gifts that have been coming through our letterbox for Jazmine and Jessenia - it really makes a difference.

Update 23rd July 2010

Thank you to everyone that has been sending Jazmine and Jessenia post and gifts, it really is bringing a smile in the mornings. Jaz is being very sick at the moment and can’t keep anything in, which is worrying in case she ends up in hospital for IV fluids if she becomes dehydrated. Anyway, thank you everyone xxxx