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On the 24th of September myself, Sylvia Claypole, Chris Brookes and Ian Spencer will be taking part in the Ben Nevis challenge in aid of Brain Tumour Research in which we all will be aiming to raise £500 each with a total of £2000. 

On 20th August 2021, my and Sylvia's son Tom age 39 was diagnosed with a Grade 4 Glioblastoma Brain Tumour. Tom is undergoing chemotherapy ( Temozolomide) and has undergone six months of radiotherapy. It has proven to be a very difficult and arduous journey so far and throughout his treatment, it has become very apparent that so little money is raised for Brain Tumour Research and shockingly, less than 1% of all cancer charity income is set aside for this horrendous disease. 

People under 40 years old are more susceptible to brain tumours. Therefore, we are undertaking numerous challenges to aid, assist and raise awareness for the Brain Tumour Research Charity and do our part in helping fight this disease. There are over 150 forms of brain tumour with Tom's being amongst the most severe as far as survival rate. 

I and Tom's family and friends would like to ask for help in any way possible please, either by donation, sponsorship or simply any means of financial assistance to enable us to reach our target for this important and worthy cause. 

Previously I have completed a virtual cycle from John O Groats to Lands End and my wife Sylvia has also completed a wing walk challenge, raising an impressive £8676 all in aid of Brain Tumour Research. We have plans for more fundraising events in the next few years.

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