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. This is unacceptable!

The Scars No One Sees

The Interview with the Gardian

The Interview with NIU

When I was told I have a tumour in my brain 9 years ago I didn't flinch, wasn't upset or surprised even; I was just determined to get in the gym and escape it all. The doctors, my friends and family were all pushed away. I wanted, I needed to train harder than ever, as if the diagnosis was my world cup. I was never told to get fitter or stronger. It was second nature turning adversity into training... working my body so hard that my mind was numb.

Waking up from the 10 and a half hour successful surgery I was left paralysed down my right side and unable to think or speak. I never ever felt like I wouldn’t get back, never felt like i would fail, never gave up the belief that id be back to being me. I didn't realise that being the fittest and strongest I've ever been would enable me recover faster. At first, yes it was draining and exhausting mentally more than physically. Then it was physically tough, however my mind was strong and it never ever felt like I was going to quit or give up. With help from staff from the Molly Lane Fox ward, my surgeon and his team, my family and friends I became addicted to being fitter, stronger and tougher everyday.

My advice to anyone going through adversity of any kind whether it be mental, physical, financial, anything... ask people for help. Open up to the people you trust. Never ever let someone else determine your fate. I'm now loving life and helping other become fitter, healthier, stronger. Its cliche to say but life is precious, so do what makes you healthy and happy