Jessica Melvin

Walk of Hope 2023 for Aaron

Fundraising for Brain Tumour Research
£800
raised of £100 target
In memory of Aaron Wharton
Aaron's Army
Campaign by Brain Tumour Research (RCN England and Wales 1153487, Scotland SC046840)
Aaron was the most inspirational boy. He heartbreakingly, lost his 3 year battle to a high-grade brain tumour in April 2023, aged 7. He was, and remains, our golden superhero. With a loyal following of family & friends rises 'Aaron's Army'.

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Lillie will be raising money in memory of one of her closet friends, Aaron. Aaron sadly lost his battle to cancer in April this year. Aaron is very much missed and talked about each and every single day in our home. 💫

Lillie, Harry and myself will be completing a 5km walk around Ellesmere Lake to raise much needed funds for Brain Tumour Research this September. 

Any donations would be amazing, I know every single penny would be very much appreciated 💜💜


One in three people know someone affected by a brain tumour. Wherever you are and however this devastating disease has touched your life, we are calling on you to take part by joining (or organising) a Walk of Hope in your area.Step forward on Saturday 30th September and raise vital funds and awareness to find a cure for all types of brain tumours.It's time to put your best foot forward and help make Walk of Hope 2023 bigger and better than ever.Together we will find a cure.

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About the campaign

Aaron was the most inspirational boy. He heartbreakingly, lost his 3 year battle to a high-grade brain tumour in April 2023, aged 7. He was, and remains, our golden superhero. With a loyal following of family & friends rises 'Aaron's Army'.

About the charity

Brain Tumour Research

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RCN England and Wales 1153487, Scotland SC046840
Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer. Just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this disease. We are a leading voice calling for support and action for research into what is called the last battleground against cancer.

Donation summary

Total raised
£800.00
+ £146.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£800.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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