Mother-of-four from Bradford told she has a couple of years to live

Ashleigh Ellerton, 27, who grew up in Low Moor, was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer earlier this year.

Having met in Bradford city centre, Ashleigh has been married to Simon for over a decade and the couple devote their time to children Bella, nine, Rory, eight, Brody, seven, and Luca, three.

Her husband recalls the first time he heard the news and what impact it had on his young family.

Ashleigh sadly lost her hair when she underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy (Image: UGC)

"I just went numb and stopped talking," he told the Telegraph & Argus.

"It has been horrendous. It has been really tough for the whole family.

"We have just had to be honest with all of the kids.

"Three weeks ago, (Ashleigh's most recent) treatment failed.

"We are trying to hold on to her for as long as we can. The doctors have said it could be one or two years.

"We are crossing our fingers hoping the next treatment will work."

The former Hill Top School and Appleton Academy pupil was first diagnosed with grade two inflammatory breast cancer when she was 24.

After a series of scans and biopsies, Ashleigh underwent gruelling chemotherapy and radiotherapy and a single mastectomy where her right breast was removed.

She was then given the all-clear but unfortunately, weeks later, she fell ill again.

During the surgery to remove her gallbladder, doctors found the cancer had spread to her liver and brain.

"Ashleigh just takes it all in her stride," Simon said.

"She is unbelievable. She keeps saying 'I will not let this beat me, I will go on my own terms, I will not let this control me.'

"I try my hardest to stay happy for her but there are times when I struggle. I am starting to crack."

Ashleigh wants to make memories with her children (Image: UGC)

Family and friends have organised a charity evening with live music at Low Moor Working Men's Club on December 16.

Ashleigh, who now lives in Bridlington, hopes to carry out charity work to help other cancer sufferers who are leaving young children behind.

Her mum Stephanie Allsopp has set up a GoFundMe account for the family to help them create memories.

The fundraiser has amazingly almost reached its £5,000 target.

Simon added: "We have been blown away by the support we have received from the local community.

"We just want to create special memories. Hopefully, we can go to Disney and have a few family holidays."

On the page, Steph said: “My eldest daughter Ashleigh has been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.

"She was diagnosed with breast cancer at 24. She had a mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone treatment but unfortunately now at 27, the cancer has come back.

"Ashleigh has four beautiful babies aged nine, eight, seven and three so we are asking for donations to provide them with days out, weekends away and holidays so they can make precious memories with their brave, strong, warrior mummy.

"I won't lie, I am devastated that I will lose my daughter but I'm more devastated that my grandchildren will lose their rock, their provider, their comfort blanket, their one and only mummy.

"Please, please help make these next few days, months and hopefully years the best we possibly can for my brave warrior princess.”

Those making donations left some lovely messages for Ashleigh.

Wren Living Our Breast Lives said: "We must support our fellow stage four thrivers.

"Please make beautiful lasting memories with your children and I will pray that this second line of treatment does exactly what it’s intended to do."

Paul Madgewick added: "I hope you get to have a nice holiday break with your lovely family. Best wishes to you all."

"We are always here for you all," said Joanne Robertson.

Rachel Webster said: "Here's to making some wonderful memories together. All my love to you all."

Louise Hassell added: "Wishing you all the best, from one Mum to another."

"Praying for you and your gorgeous family," said Jodie Ansell.

Jodie Smith said: "I hope you make some fantastic memories."

Joanne Weatherall added: "Hope you make lots of happy memories."