Story
💥 Guess WHO'S BACK!!!
After one of the best years I could have imagined, I’m absolutely buzzing to announce that I’m back fundraising — and this time, I’m taking on the biggest challenge I’ve ever faced.
The past year has been nothing short of incredible. Not only did I graduate with a First-Class degree, but I also won two university awards for my fundraising efforts — in a university of over 44,000 students. That moment was the proudest of my life, and it meant everything to see all the support i received.
As many of you know — and for those who don’t — in March 2023, I received the most heartbreaking news imaginable. I lost my best friend, Louie Palmieri, to an undetected brain tumour at just 18 years old. Nothing prepares you for something like that, especially at such a young age and it brought the toughest years of my life.
Grief is a lifelong process, but university gave me the freedom and space to begin healing. I will always say the biggest thank you to my university friends — without them, none of this would have been possible. They picked me up, kept me going through the darkest times, and are the reason I’m able to do what I do today.
I’m so grateful to everyone who has donated and supported my events in the past. To have raised over £7,500 for a cause so close to my heart is more than I could have ever asked for — but I’m not done yet...
🧠 My Big Brain Tumour Fundraiser — 2026
I’m thrilled to announce three major events this year:
🏃♂️ Manchester Marathon – 19th April 🏃♂️ Leeds Marathon – 10th May
Yes — two marathons just three weeks apart! 52.4 miles of pure determination, and I’d love absolutely everyone to come and cheer me on.
⚽ Charity Football Match – Sunday 30th August
LVP FC returns, and this year we welcome a new opponent: Manchester Met FC, made up of my university friends. It’s going to be huge, with people travelling from across the UK to play and support.
In my third year of fundraising, I’ve set a massive target of £5,000 — one I truly believe is possible. Hitting that goal will take my total fundraising efforts to over £12,500, which is more than I could have ever dreamed of.