This article tells the poignant story of Jessica Pardo, a remarkable 17-year-old athlete from Warwickshire, who sadly passed away from a glioblastoma brain tumour in January 2021. Despite facing challenges with Autism and ADHD, Jessica excelled in sports, particularly rugby and football. The piece details her brave journey from diagnosis to her acceptance of a terminal illness. It also highlights how her mother, Sarah, is honouring Jessica’s legacy by establishing the Jessica’s Promise charity, dedicated to supporting children in sports, and by organising the annual JessFest.
You can link to the full article here: We promised Jessica she would never be forgotten