Walk of Hope is our annual national event raising money to bring hope to brain tumour patients and their families.Every September, hundreds of supporters join Brain Tumour Research Walk of Hope events taking place across the UK or organise their own walks in their community, set up fundraising pages and make donations to help find a cure for brain tumours, which kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer.More than 3,000 people took part in 2023, raising an incredible sum of more than £300,000 to support our vital work.This year, our walks will take place in London, Motherwell, Torpoint, Chatsworth House and Ellesmere, or you can once again organise your own Walk of Hope wherever you want

My wonderful husband and father to our son, Jim Cope was diagnosed with a glioblastoma in February 2024 and we lost him on 22nd August. This short timeline should paint a picture of the implications of this diagnosis. He fought an incredibly inspiring battle but was thwarted in his efforts due in large part to the lack of knowledge and research around this most cruel of diseases. The standard treatment available is often ineffective due to the sheer challenge of dealing with cancer that is located in the brain

I am asking for support to raise awareness of the urgent need for much better research so that the outcomes for others facing this battle can be much more positive

Thanks for reading and do donate and or join me at Paddington Rec on Saturday 28th September