A MOTHER-OF-TWO continues to raise money to help fund a life-saving operation following an endless battle with tumours.

Roxi Cox, of Lliswerry, Newport, was diagnosed with a condition called peripheral arteriovenous malformation at the age of 11. She has been fighting it ever since.

The condition causes tumours to grow between her arteries and veins, and can lead to heart failure.

The 27-year-old underwent an amputation above the knee in 2016, in an attempt to end her suffering.

But, heartbreakingly, the tumours have since returned.

Mrs Cox said: “I was 11 when my mum noticed I was limping.

“My leg just kept swelling and we couldn’t understand why it was happening.

“I went for a scan and had a lump on the back of my calf removed. It was then they told me I had the disorder.

"I think we all knew that the risk of amputation was possible eventually, but it was still a big shock when it happened."

Since then, Mrs Cox has been told she requires a further operation - which is only available in America.

Along with friends and family, she has been fundraising to help pay for the procedure.

The mum - who has just been accepted in the University of South Wales for an adult nursing degree - says she does not yet know the exact amount she needs to raise, but a consultation alone will cost upwards of £1,000.

So far £13,000 has been raised through fundraisers, with another event set to take place on Friday at Ringland Labour Club.

Speaking about the amount raised so far, Mrs Cox said: “It’s brilliant. We couldn’t ask for anything better really. I’m very grateful to everyone who has donated.

“I’m in college at the moment and it’s going really well, and I have been accepted for an adult nursing degree so I’m looking forward to that.”

The labour club event will feature live band The Connections, a buffet and a raffle with a variety of prizes.

Tickets are £10 per person.

To buy tickets, call Gaynor Cox on ‭07728 397112.