I’m Mol - I live within inoperable Brain Tumour on my optic nerve. I am still currently on watch and wait (hopefully for longer) but I’ve lost many friends to this type and many other tumours. So many young lives have been taken and we deserve better care and research - The Brain Tumour Charity gives us a chance of that happening.

I live in Wales where there are massive health inequities. So I am currently a young ambassador for Wales at the charity to ensure that Welsh Young lives - all lives - impacted by a brain tumour have the same chances as anywhere else in the country.

Whilst I am well enough I’ve pledged to do as much as I can to ensure that research funds are heightened, because currently Brain Tumour has only got 1% percent of national cancer funding from the government despite being the biggest cancer killer of under 40s. Charities are relied upon to make this research happen so that people like me get to live longer. The charity also provides incredible support through counselling and programs like the young ambassadors to help combat the loneliness and isolation that comes with a diagnosis. I wouldn’t be here without The Brain Tumour Charity today and it’s for funds like these raised that that’s the case.

ABOUT THE TEAM:

Mel and Mol, 2 girls 2 brain tumours, are currently both Young Ambassadors for The Brain Tumour Charity, both living with glioma (brain tumour).

They began "The GlioBabes" podacst to form a new community, and a safe space to talk about difficult topics where people can feel seen and heard.

After 5 successful seasons and travelling the UK with the podcast, they've decided to create "The GlioGang" - inspired by our guest, and third GlioBabe, Richard - "your community needs to walk with you".

So join this safe, and inclusive team were we can support each other, coming together as a community, to help find a cure sooner.