A BRAVE Malton teenager has received a double boost as she prepares to see in 2012.

Laura Robertson-Tierney, who was diagnosed with two aggressive brain tumours last April, has been given the fantastic news that her treatment has been successful and the tumours have stopped growing.

And she has also seen the fundraising appeal set up by the 17-year-old top £6,000, with people of all ages backing Louby’s Lifeline and further events planned for the new year.

Laura’s mum Emma said her daughter, known as Lou, still had a long way to go and faced months of gruelling rehabilitation.

“Although her latest test results have been positive, her paralyis and main nerve damage makes even the simplest day to day things a challenge,” she added.

Emma said the team at Leeds were continuing to monitor Lou but were amazed at her progress.

“We have received the news that her treatment was successful and has stopped all the tumours,” she said.

“Ependymomas are difficult and can come back at any time but the team is delighted at the results.”

The money raised by Louby’s Lifeline will help patients across the county through the Brain Cancer Trust in Yorkshire.

Fundraising co-ordinator Carol Robertson said the funds were a great boost to the charity.

“We will be talking to Emma and Laura to see if they would like the money to go towards something specific,” she added. “For example, we buy iPads to use with speech therapy software. They make a huge difference to patients but at £600 not everyone can afford them.”

Carol said it was fantastic that people had been inspired by Laura.

“It is wonderful that, when someone is in this awful situation, the community pulls together to support the family as best they can,” she said.

“Many of the fundraising events have been organised by young people. Her friends have been motivated by the strong, healthy Laura they knew to do something to help other people.

“May I say a massive thank you to everyone who is a part of Louby’s Lifeline. You are doing an incredible job and I think you are all just fantastic.

“On behalf of brain tumour patients across Yorkshire, thank you so much – the difference you are making to people’s lives is wonderful.”