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Richards’  London Marathon in aid of  The Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust For those that don’t know me I am a television camerman and over the last 10 years I have suffered with two brain tumours so I know from personal experience the trauma it causes to the sufferer and their families and friends.   After my first operation I woke up with my left side paralysed and was sent home for Christmas with a wheelchair that I was determined not to use and it never came out of the car. During the weeks that followed I had to learn to balance and walk again. This was especially hard as I was a freelance cameraman so no work no money.  Also  my wife, Trudi was expecting our first child any day. We managed to get through this with the help and support from our fantastic family and friends. For 8 years we carried on and began to believe it was all behind us. However in early 2008 I had a couple of sleep seizures and was back in hospital having scans. Unfortunately we had the dreaded news that I had a recurrence of the tumour. When I had my second operation I also found out that this was of a higher grade which would need radiotherapy causing me to lose my renowned 70's hairstyle...!! together with my driving licence.  A major blow to someone that relies on a car for work. I now have my licence back but unfortunately not my hair.        This experience has been life changing for both myself and my family. I have decided to try and give something back and show that with a totally positive attitude you can face the challenges life throws at you.  So for that reason, even though I am not a runner I aim to take on the massive challenge and run the Virgin London Marathon in 2012, in aid of the Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour  Charity <a href="http://braintumourtrust.co.uk/">http://braintumourtrust.co.uk/</a>.  The Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to brain tumour research and providing information and support to patients, carers and their families. The Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Charity receives  a proportionally smaller share of government research funds than other cancer illnesses and relies heavily on the generosity of sponsors to continue offering assistance to people who are living with brain tumours.  Anything you can give towards supporting this worthy cause would be greatly appreciated. Please also pass on this link to anyone you think might like to make a donation.    Thanks.  Richard

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