Maya Tohid

Maya's 100Km Running Challenge for Young Lives vs Cancer

Fundraising for Young Lives vs Cancer
⭐️ 2024 GoCardless JustGiving Awards Finalist
£10,656
raised of £1,000 target
Young Lives vs Cancer

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We help families find the strength to face everything cancer throws at them

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2024 GOCARDLESS JUSTGIVING AWARDS FINALIST – PLEASE VOTE FOR ME

In June 2023, at just 12 years old, my life took an unexpected turn when I was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour. Just days after my diagnosis, I underwent a brain surgery. The surgery successfully reduced the tumour size, the doctors were not able to remove the tumour as it sits in a very delicate location in my brain. That is why I needed proton beam radiotherapy to prevent further growth.

While many would understandably focus solely on their recovery and treatment, I had a different plan. My radiotherapy treatment coincided with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (September), inspiring me to embark on a challenging journey.

At that time I decided to run 100km while receiving 28 sessions of tiring medical treatment to raise money for my chosen charity, Young Lives vs Cancer. This charity help families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. But every day 12 more children and young people hear the devastating news they have cancer.

During the challenge, I faced rigorous treatment, facing extreme fatigue, and contending with numerous side effects, including headaches and nausea. But I persisted, declaring “I believe strong is the new beautiful and cancer has picked the wrong girl”.

I managed to run about 92km before becoming extremely unwell and being admitted to the hospital, where I underwent my second brain surgery shortly after. Not one to leave tasks unfinished, I asked my dad to step in and run the last 8 km on her behalf.

All in all, I raised £10,319 for Young Lives vs Cancer during this challenge.

Now I am excited to announce that I have been shortlisted for the 2024 Just Giving Award in the Teen Fundraiser of the Year category! And that is why after 8 months, I have decided to reopen this page.

Please VOTE FOR ME and consider making a DONATION. Your support means the world to me!

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About the charity

Young Lives vs Cancer

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At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. But every day 12 more children and young people hear the devastating news they have cancer. We’ll face it all together – but we can’t do it without you. Visit www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk

Donation summary

Total raised
£10,656.00
+ £1,150.56 Gift Aid
Online donations
£10,656.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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