A pamper evening has raised more than £4,000 towards a brave mum's medical treatment.
Claire Diss, 34, of Hamlet Road, Chelmsford,is undergoing specialist treatment for a form of Lyme disease in Washington DC, which could cost more than £60,000.
Mrs Diss, who is married to Colin, 33, and has a two-year-old daughter, Emilie, was diagnosed by a Lyme disease specialist in the United States with advanced chronic Lyme neuroborreliosis after UK testing failed to detect the condition and is now living in America while she undergoes treatment.
Her family and friends held a pamper and shopping evening at the Essex County Cricket Club, in New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, and were delighted when more than 100 people.
Her sister, Laura Butler, 32, of Hadfield Drive, Chelmsford, said: "It was lovely to see so many people come together to support the event and support Claire.
"I was overwhelmed with how many people we had attend and how well the event went.
"It was an emotional night which concluded with a message from Claire being read out thanking the attendees, stall holders, people who donated raffle prizes and all those who have shown support in any way."
Donate to Claire's fund by visiting gogetfunding.com/support-for-claires-battle-mndlyme-disease/
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