In an inspiring act of bravery, Cleethorpes teenager Kayleigh Jolley, aged 14, will be stepping outside her customary boundaries as she makes plans to participate in the forthcoming Race for Life event. The purpose of her involvement is to generate financial support for the charity Cancer Research UK. Despite battling Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and anxiety, which make the intensity of crowds and volume of noises troublesome, the spirited youngster remains resolute in challenging her fears and cultivating her confidence.
Kayleigh’s personal journey commenced at the tender age of seven after she was diagnosed with ADD. Her mother, Susan, remembers the preliminary indications that led to the diagnosis, referring to Kayleigh’s struggles around grasping everyday dangers and boundaries. It is worth noting that Kayleigh’s twin sister is diagnosed with ADHD and is currently awaiting an autism diagnosis.
Kayleigh is courageously taking bold steps towards her independence. A case in point is her recent ventures of bravely walking alone to the local shop, demonstrating her blossoming confidence. Prompted by an initiative set out by her school to raise money for good causes, Kayleigh decided to run in the local Cleethorpes event. Her motivation is to assist a family friend living with terminal cancer.
Susan couldn’t be prouder of her daughter’s decision. She said, “Kayleigh wished to push her own boundaries and undertake a task that genuinely tests her limitations. It represents a major milestone for her to confront her fears so decisively.”
With the race day looming, Susan is full of eager expectation and pride, as her hopes for her daughter to overcome her anxieties whilst championing such a noble cause grow. She said, “To witness her achieving this will be simply amazing. Regardless of the result, the bravery she’s shown makes me enormously proud.”
Any support for Kayleigh’s Race for Life fundraising endeavour would be highly appreciated as she bravely confronts her own personal battles while trying to make a positive difference.
This story originated from Grimsby Telegraph, then was adapted by The Lincoln Post for local readers.
