Jenny’s husband has decided to take on the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge to help assist for vital research into brain tumours

Published 19th March 2024 by Money Matters Direct

On Saturday 18th May 2024 Adrian, will be raising vital funds for The Brain Tumour Charity, the UK’s leading charity dedicated to fighting this devastating disease, by taking part in the Jurassic Marathon Hike. 

Last November Jenny finally had her surgery after suffering for a number of years, but things didn’t quite go according to plan. She has slowly been recovering at home, after being in hospital for longer than expected. 

The love and support she has received from some of her family and her friends has been fantastic, but also what I’ve received from family, friends and colleagues has been great too, everyone has been very supportive. The choir she is involved with have agreed to fundraise for this charity so it only seemed right that I try and do something. So, in a moment of lunacy, I’ve signed up to do a marathon hike along the Jurassic coast. 

Any money raised will go straight to this charity, if you are able to donate there is a collection box in the office at Money Matters or please follow the link below for my just giving page.  

https://www.justgiving.com/page/adrian-brothers-1704895444182

Below is a bit from the Brain Tumour Charity explaining everything that I can’t. They have been a great source of information and support for us both before and after the operation.  

CFR/Gina quote: Gina Almond, The Charity’s Director of Fundraising, said: “We are extremely grateful for all the efforts made by our fantastic fundraisers and wish them all the very best.   

“Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of the under 40s and, unlike other cancers, survival rates have not improved over the last 40 years. We are leading the way in changing this and truly fighting brain tumours on all fronts through our work. It’s through the efforts of people like Adrian that we can change these shocking statistics in the future and bring hope to the thousands of people who are diagnosed with a brain tumour every year.” 

The Brain Tumour Charity is the UK’s largest dedicated brain tumour charity, committed to fighting brain tumours on all fronts.   
They fund pioneering research to increase survival and improve treatment options as well as raising awareness of the symptoms and effects of brain tumours to bring about earlier diagnosis.   

The Charity also provides support for everyone affected so that they can live as full a life as possible, with the best quality of life. 

Find out more: https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/

About The Brain Tumour Charity 

Registered Charity in England and Wales (1150054) and Scotland (SC045081)

We are the Brain Tumour Charity and we understand that when you, or a loved one, is diagnosed with a brain tumour, a cure really can’t wait. Every day 32 people in the UK are diagnosed with a brain tumour, yet changes in survival rates have barely improved in 40 years compared with other cancers, investment in research is low and diagnosis is still taking much too long. That’s why we’re working faster and going further to beat brain tumours sooner. A cure can’t wait. 

Find out more at: thebraintumourcharity.org 

Members of the Association of Medical Research Charities, The Information Standard, The Helplines Partnership and the Fundraising Standards Board 

Brain tumours – the facts 

  • Brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40
  • Over 12,000 people are diagnosed each year with a primary brain tumour, including 500 children and young people – that’s 33 people every day
  • Over 5,300 people lose their lives to a brain tumour each year
  • Brain tumours reduce life expectancy by on average 27 years – the highest of any cancer
  • Just 12% of adults survive for five years after diagnosis
  • Brain tumours are the largest cause of preventable or treatable blindness in children. Childhood brain tumour survivors are 10 times more likely to suffer long term disability than well children.  This accounts for 20,000 additional disabled life years for all the children who are diagnosed each year
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