Mum walks tall in fightback from brain tumour surgery

ATayside mum who was warned she may never walk again after being diagnosed with a brain tumour when she was 39 weeks pregnant has completed a 2k fundraiser.

Ashlie Lamb took on the personal marathon to thank the sports club that helped her get back on her feet after major surgery left her on life support for weeks.

Ashlie, from Redgorton near Perth, had her daughter Amelie by emergency Caesarean in March last year, hours after doctors found a brain tumour which had been causing her to suffer double vision and sickness.

The 28- year- old went back into the operating theatre at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee to have the tumour removed six days later.

Following the procedure, doctors said she may never walk again but one year on Ashlie has completed a 2k charity walk as part of her fightback.

In doing so, she has raised more than £5,000 for the athletics club that has supported her in her recovery.

Her husband, Daniel Lamb, said: “We are really proud of Ashlie and she has come so far.

“T here was a lot of support for her – socially distanced, of course.

“Each of the bubbles cheered her on.”

Ashlie completed her personal challenge on Tuesday evening at the Perth Strathtay Harriers track, where coaches have helped her learn to walk again. She is also receiving speech therapy.

Daniel says Ash lie’ s fundraiser was challenging but her determination allowed her to keep going.

He said: “Ashlie did three laps and took a rest and did the other two laps after that.

“It was pretty good – the weather was good. It was as perfect as it could be.”

He added: “It was hard but achievable.

“She is really knackered now.”

Ashlie’s efforts were praised by the team at Perth Strathtay Harriers, who have supported her every step of the way.

Club chairman Jim Hunter said :“Ash lie completed her challenge in front of her cheering Harriers family.

“It was lovely to be part of.”

Daniel said the Harriers pride themselves on welcoming and supporting all of their members.

“They are rea l ly encouraging of people who might need it”, he said.

“They are always open to new members. Those guys are amazing at supporting people.”

Ashlie’s fundraiser is still open for anyone who wants to donate through her GoFundMe page.

HUMAN SPIRIT: Left: Ashlie Lamb is urged on by husband Daniel and her mum and dad, Graeme and Jayne Nugent. Right: Daughter Amelie at the track where her mum completed her challenge. Pictures by Gareth Jennings and Mhairi Edwards.

Determination shows as Ashlie takes on the course.