HELP US STOP THE BIGGEST CANCER KILLER OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS: Thank you for visiting our page.  Our son, Alec, was a gorgeous nine year old who made the most of every day until passing away peacefully in January 2008 from a brain tumour.  Before he died, Alec made us promise that we would try to stop this happening to others. This website unites the events that his family and friends have chosen to dedicate to the inspiration of his courage, humour and smile, in pursuit of our promise to our son.  We thank you all.

ALEC'S 21st: In August 2019, Alec would have been 21.  We celebrated his life by completing the last 21 miles of the South West Coast Path (started in 2007 while he was still alive). The Path has been an extraordinary experience, walking and sharing so many magical memories - we cannot thank all those that walked with us enough and we will never walk alone.  After finishing the walk, we celebrated Alec with a joyful and relaxed garden party at home with family and friends, followed by a church service.   Huge thanks to all those who joined us in those celebrations and are helping us fulfil our promise to our son!  

On 3rd July 2019 there was a 21 Point Charity Challenge kindly hosted by Manydown Tennis (Hampshire) in aid of Alec's Fund.  Thank you to all those who supported!

IN MARCH 2019, TEAM SAGARMATHA RAISED OVER £200k IFOR THE ALEC NORMAND FUND IN THE AMAZING CHALLENGE ‘EVEREST IN THE ALPS’ - AN INCREDIBLE EFFORT BY AN INCREDIBLE TEAM. ALL FUNDS WILL GO TO THE EVEREST CENTRE FOR PAEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH. 

10 YEARS ON: THE SUNFLOWER BALL : To mark this 10th year since he died, we fundraised for four vital projects, chosen for their potential to make a significant and lasting difference in the fight against brain tumours.   Thanks to your support, The Sunflower Ball, held on 12th May 2018 in the garden that Alec loved, raised over £240,000.  Thank you for changing the future for others and helping us fulfil our promise to Alec. 

2019 was Year 13 of the South West Coast Path  (630 miles of coastline) which Libby (my sister) and I set off to complete in manageable chunks.  We started at Minehead in September 2007 and then around Land's End (with the Olympic Torch) in 2012.  The walk has been a glorious and cathartic experience in the company of assorted family and friends.   We walked on in May 2019.  

Others have also raised funds in various ways over the years: our daughter's school (Cheam) has held Gift Fairs; our sons' old prep school, Elstree, does 'Banadana day' each year in Alec's memory and raised huge amounts through walks; and we have also done several cycle rides and (mini!) triathlons including Capital to Coast in 2014 and Nightrider in 2013. 

As the charity does not deduct admin costs from named funds, 100% of your donation will go to research. The Charity exists principally to find a cure for childhood and adult Brain Tumours through funding research and also offers support, hope and information to patients and their families.  Donating through this site is straightforward and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: the Charity will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 25% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.  So please sponsor any of us  - your donation is greatly appreciated. 

Many thanks from the Normand family and friends