The founder and chief executive of the Joshua Wilson Brain Tumour charity has died.
Dawn Fidler, passed away at home earlier today aged 44.
A family statement, from Dawn’s sister Katy Barker, read: “On behalf of our Parents.
“It is with a broken heart that I announce the death of our beautiful sister Dawn Fidler.
“She was an incredible force of nature, driven by the love for her son.
“She was a kind, loving and charismatic woman loved by all that met her.
“She will forever be loved and cherished by her family and friends. Life just won’t be the same.
“We ask that you respect our privacy at this time.
“It’s not goodbye, just a see you later. Love you x”
Fidler formed the charity in 2013 and continued to be the charity’s chief executive to date.
Her son known as ‘Super Josh’ was diagnosed in 2004 with a brain stem brain tumour and after he ‘defied all odds’ sadly passed away in November 2014, aged 14.
Greater Manchester Night Time Economy Adviser, Sacha Lord tweeted his tribute, describing Dawn as a ‘true campaigner’
Lord has been a patron of the charity for a number of years.
His tweet read: “There aren’t enough adjectives to describe how sad I am to hear we’ve lost Dawn Fidler today.
“Her fight and passion was unparalleled. Honoured by the Queens Award of Excellence.
“A true campaigner. We’ve lost an angel.
“She is now with her son, Josh”
Fidler has been given numerous awards for her charity work, including The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service and the Bury College Honorary award.
Deputy Leader of Bury Council, Cllr Tamoor Tariq added on Twitter: “This is shocking & sad news for people in Bury & further afield.
“The work Dawn did to speak up for families with childhood brain tumours and post-surgery disabilities was exemplary.
“Experiences with her son Josh led her to found @SuperJCharity, they’ve done amazing work”
The charity aims to give help and hope to children and their families who have brain tumours.
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