Help Kim Oakhill Fight for Her Life

Kim's story....

Some people spend their lives lifting others up, never asking for anything in return. Our dear friend Kim is one of those extraordinary people — a devoted mum to three amazing children, a loving wife to Nick (who has recently undergone open heart surgery), and a woman whose kindness has touched countless lives. Now, she needs us.

Until recently, Kim was a Principal Clinical Scientist at Cambridge University Hospitals, dedicating her career to helping others live healthier lives. Beyond her profession, she has always given her time generously — volunteering in a finance role with the England Korfball Association, managing the England U17, U19 and U21 teams, having an active role in the running of Ely Vikings both playing and coaching and supporting young athletes on their international journeys. If someone needed help, Kim was there without hesitation.

In July 2025, Kim was diagnosed with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer, despite being a non-smoker. The cancer is advanced and inoperable, and due to a rare genetic mutation, the targeted treatment most likely to give her more time is not currently available on the NHS. After exhausting standard treatment options, private funding is now her only pathway forward.

This fundraiser is about one precious thing: time.

Time for Kim to continue being there for Alex, Josie, and Sam.

Time to stand beside Nick.

Time to make more memories with the people she loves.

And crucially time that will hopefully give medical science the chance to develop new treatments that may come to offer a cure.

Kim’s dream is heartbreakingly simple — to attend each of her children’s university graduations. With your help, we can bring that dream within reach.

Asking for help does not come naturally to someone who has spent her life giving back. Now, we have an opportunity to give back to her. If you are able to donate, please do — every contribution, no matter the size, moves Kim closer to accessing the treatment that could extend her life. If you cannot donate, sharing this page could make all the difference.

Alongside this appeal, we are establishing the Korfball Health and Wellbeing Foundation, created to improve the physical and mental health of players, coaches, managers, and officials within the korfball community. Initiatives funded by the foundation will include clinical and diagnostic support, mental health and recovery services, and nutritional and preventative wellbeing, amongst other vital areas.

The foundation will raise funds through both England Korfball Association and club initiatives and will operate with a minimum of five trustees and full governance to ensure transparency and lasting impact. Importantly, any surplus funds raised collectively for Kim will go directly into the foundation — helping others access critical support when they need it most. It is a legacy that perfectly reflects who Kim is: someone who continues to care for others, even in the face of her own fight.

Foundations unfortunately take a couple of months to set up but we are on it - watch this space - more details will follow soon. In the meantime, we will get going with this Just Giving page as time is not on our side. We expect Kim to need access to funds as early as May 2026.

Please help us give Kim the greatest gift possible — more time.

Thank you for your generosity, your compassion, and your support.