Mark was playing rugby when during a tackle he suffered a seizure, he was taken to Blackpool hospital as that was where the match was taking place when it happened.

After several tests it came to light Mark had a brain tumour the size of a tangerine growing up there, Mark was cared for by numerous nurses and doctors and with in 8 weeks from the seizure on the pitch he was operated on in Preston hospital!

Mark is on the road to recovery and doing great, but without the knowledge and research that goes into finding out about brain tumours we may have been in a different situation.

Whilst at our last meeting in Preston with the consultant we donated a small amount of money I had myself raised from a ladies day previous and it got us thinking about trying to raise a bit more, the Sydney Driscoll Neuroscience foundation helps enhance neuroscience education and research, They have achieved a great deal in the treatment of head injuries, Brain and spinal tumours, strokes, cerebral haemorrhage, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease and Parkinson's disease.

So in February 2018 we are holding a black tie event with an auction of promises, already lots of donations have been given which is amazing, but we'd still like to keep raising more money along side this.

Thank you for your support and generosity we are forever thankful.

Mark and Amy x