A Brighton mum with incurable cancer is turning to tech to leave a lasting gift for her teenage daughter and loved ones. Sophie Blake, 52, a former TV presenter known from Sky Sports, BBC, ITV and Eurosport, has battled stage four cancer for three years. Now, she’s focused on creating a digital memory bank to keep her story alive long after she’s gone.

From heartbreak to hope: Sophie’s mission

Sophie’s been wrestling with what she’ll leave behind for her daughter Maya, mum, nieces and friends. “I started scribbling in notebooks, but it was tough to keep up,” Sophie said. “Ideas changed, time ran out, and it was hard to piece it all together.”

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