A tragic event unfolded as a young woman passed away just weeks after her identical twin sister initiated a desperate fundraising effort to save her life. Caitlin Leggett, aged 24, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia last year and had received a prognosis of potentially six months left to live. In an effort to gather funds for potential life-saving treatment abroad, likely in the US, her sister Grace managed to raise over £120,000 through donations. Grace also left her job as a complex care personal assistant in Bristol to relocate to Cardiff to be closer to their family.
Tragically, only two weeks after the fundraising campaign began, Caitlin suffered a sudden and severe brain hemorrhage, followed by multiple strokes, leading to a rapid deterioration in her health. In a recent update on the fundraising platform, Caitlin’s family conveyed the devastating news of her declining condition.
Earlier this month, Caitlin, a resident of Cardiff, expressed her resolve to continue the fight for more time. At 24 years old, she shared her aspirations to experience life to the fullest, create memories with loved ones, and grow old alongside her twin sister. Caitlin emphasized her desire to explore all possible treatment options to ensure she does not miss out on the future they had envisioned together.
Caitlin’s battle with cancer began when she noticed a persistent rash that did not respond to various over-the-counter treatments. Following blood tests in April 2025, initially to investigate a suspected virus, she was urgently referred to cancer specialists who diagnosed her with acute myeloid leukaemia.
Despite her initial hopes of pursuing a career in the military, Caitlin underwent extensive chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant after her diagnosis. Initially, in December, doctors informed her that she had achieved complete remission. However, in May 2026, she received the devastating news of the cancer’s return and the unavailability of curative treatments within the current NHS options.
Grace, committed to supporting her sister, left her job to spend more time with Caitlin and launched the Save Caitlin fundraising campaign with a goal of raising £500,000 to facilitate overseas medical treatment.
In a heartfelt message on the fundraising page, Grace highlighted Caitlin’s determination to embrace hope for a brighter future and emphasized the critical need to secure funds for potential life-saving treatment abroad.