Mother’s race for £250k to save life

From the Sun

A DYING mum of two is racing to raise £250,000 for a double lung transplant after health service bosses refused to pay.

Clarajane Penfold’s condition has been triggered by rheumatoid arthritis.

The NHS says docs cannot operate and it will not pay for a trip to the US where a surgeon has agreed to a transplant.

Clarajane and partner Shane, both 32, of Cranleigh, Surrey, have sold their chalet home, car, horses, jewellery and kids’ toys to raise cash.

Travelling people worldwide have given £550,000 but she still needs £250,000 more.

Clarajane, who will soon be too weak to travel, said: “People get boob jobs free on the NHS yet they won’t pay to save my life.”

An NHS spokesman said: “We have to consider how well a patient is likely to benefit.”