A foundation set up in memory of a Southampton physiotherapist who died from a rare cancer called angiosarcoma has donated over £10,000 to Sarcoma UK.
Angiosarcoma is a rare type of cancer that develops from the cells lining the blood vessels. It is so rare that it accounts for only 0.05% of all cancers.
The Kirsty Louise Streek Foundation is a grant-giving charity that supports organisations dedicated to those with multiple sclerosis, cancer and sarcoma. The grant to Sarcoma UK presented this week is the first for the foundation.
Kirsty Louise Streek was diagnosed with angiosarcoma in 2017. After an operation, she was deemed cancer-free. On top of this, she was also diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. In 2022, Kirsty’s sarcoma returned, and she died in October that year at the age of 32.
Kirsty’s mother, Sharon Williams, and her husband, Kent Streek, visited Sarcoma UK’s office in Islington to present a cheque for £10, 231 to Director of Fundraising and Communications, Kerry Reeves-Kneip. The money has been earmarked for the Sarcoma UK Support Line.
In a statement, the foundation said: “Kirsty went into every appointment with a list of questions and concerns that she would accumulate in-between her check-ups; it was not known to her that this service was available; therefore, we want to help Sarcoma UK by raising awareness for the helpline! Just that one question answered could take some pressure away or provide some reassurance.”
Kerry said: “We are so touched by this donation from the Kirsty Louise Streek Foundation that will help the Support Line work with sarcoma patients and their families.”
Sarcoma UK is currently funding research into angiosarcoma to improve treatment outcomes for patients diagnosed with the disease.
Lear more about Kirsty and the Kirsty Louise Streek Foundation.
