Grace, aged 11 from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, will be running this year's Junior Great North Run on 7th September 2024 to raise funds for the children’s brain tumour charity Tom’s Trust. The Junior Great North Run is the biggest kids’ running event in Britain, with thousands of children taking part in the 4km sprint along the iconic River Tyne.

Grace was just one when she was diagnosed with a medullablastoma brain tumour in December 2014 after having difficulties with her balance. The tumour was successfully removed, and six months of chemotherapy followed. Grace was given the all-clear in August 2015, but the tumour returned in November 2015. Grace had surgery again but unfortunately not all the tumour could be removed, which resulted in six-weeks of cranial and spinal radiotherapy and six months of chemotherapy. The impact of Grace’s treatment has left her with learning difficulties, and emotional and behavioural issues. She has however shown great resilience and spirit. It will be this spirit that will drive her along those 4km. During this difficult time Grace and her family have been supported by a Tom’s Trust psychologist at the Great North Children’s Hospital.

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