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Terminally ill mum Aimee Willett of Sittingbourne flooded with offers for help after being diagnosed with terminal cancer

Dozens of individuals and businesses have offered to help make a terminally ill mum’s wedding dream come true.

The KM Group has been inundated with calls and emails from those touched by Aimee Willett’s story.

They include wedding planners, florists, car companies, professional photographers, venues plus cake makers from Ashford, Rainham, Rochester, Gillingham and Aylesford.

Aimee Willett, who has terminal cancer, with sons Kaleb and Charlie
Aimee Willett, who has terminal cancer, with sons Kaleb and Charlie

A fundraising page has already raised almost £5,000 and has now doubled its initial target to £10,000. It can be found on this link.

The mum of two was diagnosed with cervical cancer in December last year following her first smear test at the age of 25, which is when screening starts.

But in June another tumour was found – and this time it was inoperable.

While she has been told she will be here to enjoy this year’s festivities with her two sons Charlie, eight, and Kaleb, three, the longer-term prognosis is less clear.

Speaking out about her tragic circumstances in the hope of encouraging other women to attend their cervical screenings, she said she was determined to make this Christmas the best one ever by taking her sons to Lapland UK.

She also revealed she had drawn up a bucket list, which includes marrying partner Michael Bond, 26.

Aimee Willett has written a bucket list - including marrying her partner
Aimee Willett has written a bucket list - including marrying her partner

It was the latter which prompted the outpouring of public support.

Her other wishes include seeing the Eiffel Tower light show, a trip to Disneyland Paris and taking part in Race for Life.

Miss Willett, of Charlotte Street, Sittingbourne, said: “My phone crashed on Wednesday with all the calls.

“It’s been overwhelming, mental. I never thought this was going to happen. People offering [all this], it’s lovely, it’s beautiful.

“It’s been overwhelming, mental. I never thought this was going to happen. People offering [all this], it’s lovely, it’s beautiful" - Aimee Willett

“But it’s got the message out there to raise awareness which is the only thing I really wanted.”

The 26-year-old former Sittingbourne Community College student, added: “The best they can do is give me some time.

“I am bitter about it. I would like to see the age lowered. I think 25 is too old – especially if a girl has had a child at a young age.

“The biggest thing for me now is for people to be more aware.

“If you experience anything that’s not normal, go to your doctor and get it checked out and when you get a letter asking you to go for a smear test make an appointment straight away and keep it.

“I always thought it would never happen to me because I was young, but cancer doesn’t pick an age group.”

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