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Appeal launched for ‘warrior’ cancer battler mum Gemma Lee to help fund therapy

Gemma Lee, from Marton, has battled cancer for almost eight years and supplements her treatment with therapies which she believes are giving her more time

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 11:01 PM
Appeal launched for ‘warrior’ cancer battler mum Gemma Lee to help fund therapy
Key Things to Know
  • A fundraising appeal has been launched to finance alternative cancer therapies for Gemma Lee.
  • Gemma Lee is the wife of former Hartlepool United manager and Middlesbrough coach Graeme Lee.
  • Existing funds for alternative treatments, including hyperbaric oxygen and red-light therapy, depleted three months ago.
The Story in 60 Seconds

A fresh fundraising appeal has been launched to support cancer battler Gemma Lee, the wife of former Hartlepool United manager and Middlesbrough coach Graeme Lee. Gemma, who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in 2019, requires funds to continue alternative therapies after existing financial resources were exhausted three months ago.

The appeal includes a GoFundMe page and an event on October 16 at Whinstone View featuring prizes from Middlesbrough Football Club. The push for funding comes ahead of a crucial scan in November, following a recent checkup that revealed enhancement that could indicate inflammation or disease progression.

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