Dragon Boat Racing

Fighting for Theo is raising money for The Brain Tumour Charity
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Dragon Boat Race · 20 August 2017

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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We are inspired to take on this challenge on behalf of Theo who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour aged 2.  

Theo's Story


In many ways Theo is currently an ordinary 5 year old boy who loves Lego and football.  However 2 months after his 2nd birthday he increasingly became unsteady on his feet. When he stopped using his right arm so often, it was clear something was seriously wrong.  On 10th November 2013 aged 2 years and 2 months a CT scan revealed a 3cm brain tumour plus a cyst that resided deeply within his brain. The tumour was biopsied and he was diagnosed with a low grade glioma Pilocytic Astrocytoma or JPA).  Unfortunatly the tumour is too dangerous to remove, therefore Theo had to endure 18 months of chemotherapy which has many side effects.  However, majority of these tumours continue to repeatedly grow and require further treatment.  Currently Theo is doing great and 6 Monthly MRI scans monitor the tumour for any changes.

The Brain Tumour Charity have opened up a research centre specialising in children's brain tumours like Theo's.  Funds raised goes directly to supporting research to develop kinder treatments and supporting families whose lives have changed due to a brain tumour diagnosis. 

Event - Sunday 20th August 2017 

A team will be racing the dragon in order to support the charity by raising funds and awareness. Please see details of the event here:

https://www.readingdragonboatfestival.co.uk

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