Katie was born in September 1992 and soon followed the familiy tradition of supporting Chelsea FC, often going to watch them with parents Debbie and Martin, and older brother, Tom.
   
    She always enjoyed helping other people and that is why after her death, at the age of just six, her family and friends were determined to keep her name alive in the most appropriate way possible.
   
    Katie was first taken ill at Christmas 1997 and the following month she was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma brain tumour which had also spread to her spinal cord.

    She was taken to Newcastle General Hospital where she underwent a six-hour operation to remove the main tumour and, over the following months, received intensive radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment.

    Throughout her ordeal she showed tremendous courage, character and bravery and in October 1998 she had a clear scan.

    Sadly, however, she was taken ill again the following Christmas and died in March 1999.

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