Helloooo!

I am lucky (or unfortunate depending on your take on life!!) enough to have gained a ballott place in this years' London Marathon!!!!

But who can run the worlds greatest marathon without raising money for charity!!

I am raising for Anna's Hope, below is the story of why, written by Jos, Adams mum.

Adam was diagnosed with a brain tumour when he was 4 years old, in spring of 2008. Children with brain tumours seem to cope amazingly, but it is often the parents who shoulder all of the worries and that is where the Neuro Oncology nurses funded by Anna’s Hope have been invaluable. Every new treatment or test or operation which has to be done is of extreme concern when it involves “interfering” with the brain, and the long term affects can be severe, even when a child survives the tumour. Being able to talk through the proposed treatment with a specialist nurse is very reassuring and means that we can be positive with Adam at all times.

When staying in hospital the Neuro Oncology nurses spent a lot of time with us and when we are at home, they are always there on the end of a phone for advice and as someone to off-load worries to. It is so reassuring to talk to someone who has seen other children go through what your child is facing and I know they are very proactive in helping children with their rehabilitation as they have often asked us how we accessed various services and support for Adam, so that they can share the information with other parents.

Anna's Hope is a small charity set up by the parents of Anna who they sadly lost to a brain tumour (click on the link to your left for more information). An event like the London Marathon is often what keeps the smaller charities going. Your donation is important.

Thank you, Anita x

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