The Karen Trust

Heres is Kirsten's in story in her families words

Kirsten was born early hours on the 13^th July 1973 at home in Northview, Chilton Moor. A beautiful daughter of the late Joan and Robert. Kirsten was the second child of four, before her, Justine and followed by brother Robert and also her youngest sister Keilly.

Kirsten’s parents moved around Houghton but never left and their final family home together would be in Otterburn Crescent. Kirsten had a happy childhood and shared lots of memory's with her siblings

From dressing up with her eldest sister and forever friend Justine. Her early morning paper rounds with brother Robert which was always followed by breakfast at their Grandma Bettys. Being older than Keilly, Kirsten took her under her wing and Keilly throughout her childhood was her little sidekick.

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Sharon contacted us last year, living on the Isle of Wight Sharon was finding it increasing difficult to visit her family on the mainland, we arranged for a travel pass which enabled her to see her family whenever possible.

Sharon's Words

Dear all at the Karen Trust.

It's been a year this New Year's Eve that I was diagnosed with terminal secondary breast cancer of the spine, skull , femurs , liver and a mass on my sternum to name a few.

Devastated !!! But still here and fighting. At the time I felt very lonely and cut off from all my grown up children who live on the mainland .I live on the Isle of Wight, the most expensive stretch of water to cross on the planet for the distance I think.

I can only say a huge thank you for getting the ferry passes for me. I have visited friends and family and just the thought that I can if I'm able has been a huge comfort. So once again a great big thank you to the Karen Trust.

Kind regards Sharon. Bless you all!! Xx

Thank you to the Karen Trust, myself & Rob had the most fabulous time at Luton Hoo, weve made some amazing memories that I can treasure forever, We can't thank you enough

Gill xx