The family of a Criccieth girl diagnosed with a rare foot tumour after it was mistaken for a wart have walked up Snowdon for charity. As reported last week, Nansi Alys was three when mum Leila noticed a lump on Nansi's toe. Doctors said it was a wart, but the lump grew.
Leila persisted until 2022 when a different doctor believed the lump was a tumour. In 2023, Nansi had surgery to remove it. Tests revealed it was a desmoid-type fibromatosis (DF) - a rare type of intermediate soft tissue tumour.
Aberdyfi rescue team's fundraiser gets off to great start thanks to Mach business Tywyn drop-in clinic will offer help with hearing aids Your weekly horoscope with Russell Grant Appeal for farmers to get involved in green beef project The family received help from Sarcoma UK. As thanks, on 17 August, Nansi's family climbed Snowdon, raising over £1,300 for Sarcoma UK in their five hour climb. "I’ve never gone up Snowdon before, so if I was going to do it, it had to be for a good cause – and what could be better than raising money for Sarcoma UK?" said Leila.
"It was a beautiful day. To begin with, I did struggle, but it was amazing. All I had in my head was ‘I’m doing it for Nansi.
’ "I’m over the moon we’ve been able to raise this much. The family’s fundraising page can be found at ..