Gerald Dickens

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Fundraising for Brain Tumour Research
£2,061
raised of £3,000 target
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Event: Oxford Half Marathon 2022, on 16 October 2022
In memory of Sheila Woodruff
Brain Tumour Research

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RCN England and Wales 1153487, Scotland SC046840
We fund long-term, sustainable research to find a cure for brain tumours

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I have never run any kind of race before, let alone a half marathon, but this year I have entered the Oxford Half in order to raise much needed money for Brain Tumour Research.  

On the 16th April this year my sister-in-law, Sheila Woodruff, died as a result of a brain tumour that had been diagnosed eighteen months before. It has been a desperately sad, hard, difficult time for her whole family, but as a result of the medical treatment she received during this time Sheila was able to enjoy periods of stability enabling her to spend treasured time with those she loved so dearly.

However, there is currently no cure for the particular type of tumour.

On behalf of her husband Martin, their three sons and all of Sheila's family, I would like to raise money for Brain Tumour Research
in her memory and ensure that the search for answers is continued.

I know that we are all bombarded with requests from multiple charities, all superb and worthwhile, but if you can donate to this special cause I would be very grateful.

The event is not until October, so I have plenty of
time to train and you have plenty of time to contribute!

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Brain Tumour Research

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RCN England and Wales 1153487, Scotland SC046840
Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer. Just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this disease. We are a leading voice calling for support and action for research into what is called the last battleground against cancer.

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Total raised
£2,060.99
+ £166.25 Gift Aid
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£2,060.99
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£0.00

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