The family of a 19-year-old from Peterborough have launched a fundraising campaign after she was diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive form of brain cancer.

Ella Moroney (19) has been diagnosed with a Grade 4 left frontal lobe atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumour.

Ella’s family have been told that this form of cancer usually only affects children under the age of five and that her consultant has never in fact encountered her type of cancer, due to how rare it is.

Her journey so far has seen as undergo major surgery to remove a large tumour from her frontal lobe and she will soon begin an intense seven month minimum course of chemotherapy and radiotherapy at UCL Hospital in London.

She is currently receiving care at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge but will need to travel to London for lengthy chemotherapy and proton therapy, which her family have been told will last until at least October.

Ella’s brother Charlie said: “No ones deserves to have this happen to them. As a family, we are now facing significant costs for travel, ongoing medical expenses, and essential equipment such as a wheelchair, which Ella will need as her treatment progresses. We are asking for any support you can give during this incredibly difficult time.

“Every single donation, no matter how big or small, truly means the world to us and will go directly towards helping Ella through her fight.”

In order to raise further funds, Ella’s family will be putting on a series of fundraising events.

On Saturday (April 11), Charlie has arranged a football tournament at Powerleague in Stanground, with spectators welcome and on Sunday (April 12) The Whittle pub in Stanground will host a family fun event. This will include a bake sale, bouncy castle and much more entertainment. The pub hosting the event in support of Ella as she worked there prior to her diagnosis.

To support the Moroney family’s efforts to help Ella, visit www.gofundme.com/f/medical-costs-travel-costs-wheelchair-costs.