September is National Childhood Cancer month.

Both Matina and I have experienced brain tumours affecting young people in our families. Sadly mine resulted in the loss of my beautiful, brave, funny and amazing son, on the 15th September 2018 aged just 15. This year in his memory and the hope that a cure can be found, we will be taking part in the Walk of Hope in Paddington Park.

Walk of Hope is our annual national event raising money to bring hope to brain tumour patients and their families.

Every September, hundreds of supporters join Brain Tumour Research Walk of Hope events taking place across the UK or organise their own walks in their community, set up fundraising pages and make donations to help find a cure for brain tumours, which kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer.

More than 3,000 people took part in 2023, raising an incredible sum of more than £300,000 to support our vital work.

This year, our walks will take place in locations including London, Glasgow, Plymouth and Derbyshire, or you can once again organise your own Walk of Hope wherever you are. Will you step forward to help find a cure in 2024?