In January, Sarah Holden was diagnosed with a rare pineal cystic brain tumour the size of a grape that, without being surgically removed, will kill her.

“Every neurosurgeon has said it was inoperable,” the 35-year-old said.

But in May, Ms Holden received a glimmer of hope.

“Dr Charlie Teo said that I fit the criteria for surgery. That was the only hope I’ve had since January,” she said.

The leading Australian neurosurgeon is one of only a handful of neurosurgeons in the world able to perform surgery on Ms Holden.

“Dr Teo said he has performed 100 of these surgeries and never had a problem,” she said.

Despite being heartbreakingly close, Ms Holden needs $100,000 for the surgery and she is quickly running out of time.

“It’s frustrating and it makes me cranky that it all comes down to money,” she said.

“It’s so damn unfortunate. My health is deteriorating rapidly and if I don’t undergo surgery soon, my cystic tumour could at any point end my life.”

Ms Holden said the scariest thing is not knowing if she will be there for her four young girls.

“I don’t want my kids to lose their mother,” she said.

“I want to be their mum, I don’t want this thing to win.”

If you can help her, please know that any amount, large or small will make a difference. On her bad days and weeks it might take her some time to reply to you but if you would like more information, please contact me at  sarahjholden83@gmail.com