In October 2025, at 25 years old, I experienced a migraine that caused a sudden loss of vision. Thanks to the incredible attention to detail of the medical professionals involved in my care, thorough checks were carried out. While my eyesight was confirmed to be healthy, neurological concerns were identified — and my brain tumour was discovered early, despite me being otherwise completely asymptomatic.

I underwent my craniotomy in January which I decided to do awake. I am incredibly grateful for the team with me that day making the most challenging day of my life feel manageable.

During my recovery, I’ve spent time educating myself about brain tumours and their impact, and I’ve been shocked and frustrated to learn just how little funding this devastating disease receives — despite being the deadliest cancer in adults under 40. Underfunding leads to under-research, and long waits for scans and results. For so many people diagnosed with a brain tumour, time simply isn’t a luxury we have.

Therefore, I will be running the Great North Run for The Brain Tumour Society, alongside my sister Katie. Running with her will be incredibly special — she was the person who ensured I never felt alone in the months following my diagnosis, and the person who brushed my hair after surgery, ensuring that none of the pain I felt was ever isolating.

By fundraising, I hope we can be part of real change — giving brain tumours the research they urgently demand, and patients the lives they deserve to live.