Ross Riley

Ross's page in Memory of My Son Oscar Riley

Fundraising for The Brain Tumour Charity
£2,849
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Event: Hackney Half Marathon 2021, on 26 September 2021
In memory of Oscar Riley
Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of children and teenagers in the UK. Early diagnosis can reduce long-term disabilities and save lives.

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On the 26th September (rescheduled from 2020), I will be running the Hackney Marathon. My son, Oscar, sadly passed away on Christmas Eve 2019 from an undiagnosed bran tumour at the age of 2 years old. 

I will be running for HeadSmart who raise awareness for early diagnosis of brain tumours & fund ongoing treatments. The money raised is incredibly important to ensure other families don't have to experiance the pain and loss that myself and my family have suffered.

I also will be running for StrongMen who tackle emotional and mental health issues brought about by the sufferring from bereavement. StrongMen have supported my in getting myself back on track and not rumbling down a dark hole mental wellbeing. Being able to talk to someone else who is going through the same feelings as you has been invaluable to me. Knowing that you are not alone, and feel you can talk is incredibly important. 


The Brain Tumour Charity is the world's leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally. Committed to saving and improving lives, were moving further, faster to help every single person affected by a brain tumour.We're set on finding new treatments, offering the highest level of support and driving urgent change. And were doing it right now. Because we understand that when you, or someone you love, is diagnosed with a brain tumour a cure really can't wait.

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About the campaign

Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of children and teenagers in the UK. Early diagnosis can reduce long-term disabilities and save lives.

About the charity

The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally. Committed to saving and improving lives, we’re moving further and faster to help every single person affected by a brain tumour. A cure really can’t wait

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