Last year, our family’s world shifted pretty sharply when my sister Joanna was diagnosed with a Grade 4 Glioblastoma, an aggressive and life-limiting brain tumour.

Since then she’s had major brain surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and is now pursuing specialist immunotherapy treatment through her Brainstrust appeal.

There isn’t much I can do about the diagnosis.

But I can run 300km.

In April, I’ll be running the full Coast to Coast route — roughly 300km in 3 days, self-supported, carrying my own kit across the Lakes, Dales and North York Moors.

I’m joining Joanna’s fundraising team with my own page, raising money directly towards her appeal under Brainstrust to help fund her specialist treatment and associated medical costs.

It’ll be a long three days. That’s kind of the point.

If it raises money and keeps momentum behind her appeal, it’s worth it.

If you’re able to donate, thank you. If not, sharing the page or following along is just as appreciated.

Cheers

Sam

Joanna James and the appeal Joanna's Journey, is a restricted income fundraising partnership with, and under the umbrella of brainstrust, a Charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as Charity No. 1114634, and registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator as Charity No. SC044642. brainstrust are providing administrative and fundraising support to this appeal, and others of a similar nature. brainstrust does this to help people access novel therapies and treatment more easily and safely.

Brainstrust’s mission is to help people in the UK to feel less afraid, less alone, more confident and more resourced following a brain tumour diagnosis. Gift Aid recovered, surplus funds, and funds that are not applied for the primary purpose of this appeal will be used for public benefit to help others diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Brainstrust registered office: 4 Yvery Court, Castle Road, Cowes, Isle of Wigh