My Mum Ann
On the 26^th July 2020 we lost our beautiful mum to brain cancer.  My mum was fit, healthy and only in her 60's.  My mum showed no signs of illness until it was too late and within three months, she was taken from us.  What makes this even more cruel is that it happened during the Covid-19 pandemic which meant that she was unable to have any visitors by her bedside for four weeks whilst she was deteriorating.  My mum went through a number of major operations in a very short space of time but unfortunately, she never even made it to her treatment date.

Walks of Hope
In memory of my mum I will be walking three miles around Rother Valley on Saturday 26^th September 2020, starting at 1pm.  Each mile represents each month that she lived knowingly with this disease and demonstrates how short a time this is.  I would love for as many of you as possible to join me on this walk and it would be great to come with the whole family, including the dog. 

My sisters will also be taking part in similar walks on the same day in Essex and Stoke-on-Trent. 

Donations
It would be lovely if you came and joined me on the walk and donated £5 to the cause.  However, please feel free to donate what you can afford, whether that is more or less.  Please make sure you also tick the gift aid box so that we get that extra money in!  If you are unable to attend on the day then you are still able to support the Walks of Hope which raise much needed funds into the research of brain tumours and brain cancer by clicking the donate button now. Go on what are you waiting for!

Brain Tumour Research
Until recently I knew very little about brain tumours or brain cancer but feel that if I am going to start fundraising for such a much-needed cause then I should share some information in order for more people to gain awareness.  

Brain tumour research has only ever received 1% of the total national cancer research spend.  In 2002/03 brain tumour research received just £967,000!!!  This has increased to £15 million in the last 15+ years and for the first time has increased to 2%.  It is still a huge shortfall compared to other cancers which have a higher survival rate which is why this fundraising is so important.  Brain Tumour Research is campaigning for investment in research in to this devastating disease to rise to £35 million per year in order to increase the chance of survival.  Currently only 12% of brain tumour patients survive beyond five years!

Please click on the link for more information and if you agree please sign the petition. 

https://www.braintumourresearch.org/campaigning/brain-tumour-research-petition

If you're still reading this right to the bottom thank you very much, your time and money is appreciated. xxxxx