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A huge response to fundraiser for mum's cancer op
Wells Journal
|December 18, 2025
A UKRAINIAN woman living in Wells has had an overwhelming response to her fundraising campaign to raise funds for a cancer operation for her mum.
Siiara Nakhmetova is urgently fundraising for her mum Fatima (pictured right), whose ovarian cancer has entered a critical stage after almost 15 years of treatment.
Siiara's GoFundMe Page has already raised more than £6,000, with many people donating very large amounts of money, some as much as £1,000.
But she needs to raise £20,000 towards her mum's special operation in Turkey which is her only chance of prolonging her life.
The family have already paid thousands of pounds towards Fatima's treatment and now need help with this new operation which would provide great relief for Fatima and her family.
Siiara said: "My mom is the heart of our family. She is the most kind, empathetic and selfless person you could meet.
This story is from the December 18, 2025 edition of Wells Journal.
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