In 2018, I underwent an awake craniotomy to remove a golf-ball-sized Grade 2 glioma brain tumour. The years that followed presented me with numerous challenges, both physically and mentally.

Last June, I found out that the tumour had started to return. I always knew this was a possibility, but hearing the news when I did was completely unexpected. In August, I underwent surgery for the second time.

After everything I’ve been through, I understand first-hand how vital research, support, and hope are when facing a brain tumour diagnosis.

March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month, and each year the charity holds a 10 km Twilight Walk event. This year, I have decided to walk 40 km in a week beginning with a 10 km walk on 21 March — the same day The Twilight Walk event is taking place in London.

Brain tumours are the leading cause of cancer death in the under-40s, yet research remains one of the least funded areas. That has to change. I want to raise money for a charity that does so much for the brain tumour community — funding vital research and providing crucial support to those diagnosed, as well as their families and friends.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help make a difference. Please donate whatever you can afford and help fund life-saving research.

Thank you so much for your support — it truly means more than you know.

A Cure Can’t Wait.