A Radcliffe mum who lost eight stone will be running a half marathon for her friend’s daughter who has battled two cancers. Jenny Toole, 32, who is a full-time carer to her son Kristian Ince aged seven, weighed 21 stone when she was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia just before Christmas 2022. After this diagnosis, Jenny realised that she needed to lose weight once and for all for her own health and for her son.
Read more: Gemma Atkinson announces launch of new beauty range called Lil' Gems She said: “I didn’t follow a specific diet plan but simply cut out loads of things, eat a high protein diet and keep a close eye on calories, carbs and fats. “In April 2023 I started running and joined a gym, where I have a fantastic personal trainer. I decided to sign up to the Bury 10K to give me more motivation but also to help Elizabeth, who is an amazing child.
“No one should have to go through everything she’s gone through, especially at such a young age. She’s the bravest child I’ve ever met.” Read more: Bury nurse says MBE award is "an honour and a privilege" Elizabeth Grundy aged seven from Wythenshawe is believed to be only one of four children ever worldwide to have been diagnosed both neuroblastoma and acute lymphoblastic (ALL) leukaemia.
Elizabeth Grundy (Image: Public) She was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma at just ten-days-old and underwent chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell harvesting, seven operations and countless transfusions before she wa.