I was diagnosed in October 23 with a brain tumour, something i knew very little about and was soon to be thrust into a world i had very little control over. Thankfully it was deemed possible to operate and remove the tumour which was successfully conducted in December 23 at St George's hospital in London. Post surgery my tumour was confirmed as a subependymoma, a 5cm x 6cm bulk that sat in my brain that had only given me grief the past few years but likely has been with me a lot longer. I am now very much in the recovery phase post surgery, dealing with the side effects of the operation which includes double vision, poor stabilty and a very sore neck!

I see this challenge as vital in the continued research and fight against brain tumours for everyone affected but also selfishly as a focus for myself, to help with my recovery and allow me to raise funds for a fantastic cause.

I'm taking on this brand-new challenge Brain Tumour Research and will complete a distance of 200k in May to raise vital funds and awareness to help find a cure for brain tumours. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease since records began in 2002. Brain Tumour Research is determined to change this.They are the only national charity in the UK focused on finding a cure for all types of brain tumours through campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK.

Thankyou for reading and anything you may be able to donate.