Brain Tumour Research Fundraiser

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Hi All,

I was diagnosed with a brain tumour (Astrocytoma) in November 2022 on the day of my 37th birthday, the most unwelcome present I could have wished for. I had successful surgery in March 2023 and whilst I still feel the effects that this disease caused me, I'm determined to try and make a difference in this world in some small way. I therefore decided to complete the National 3 Peak Challenge to raise vital funds for Brain Tumour Research. I will be doing this in May 2024 (starting with Ben Nevis on 24th May). I will be joined by 4 excellent friends (1 of which is also a Valiant and the other 3 are regrettably Stoke fans - but we'll let them off on this occasion).

Whilst I refuse to be a statistic, the diagnosis and survival rate are alarming - with only 12% of those diagnosed with a brain tumour surviving beyond 5 years - as a father to two young children, this is heartbreaking and a difficult one one to take. We very rarely hear of brain tumours or fundraising for brain tumours but yet they are the biggest cancer killer and only 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been put towards brain tumours since 2002. 

If you'd like to read my story or kindly donate to a fellow valiant, you can do so on my just giving page below. The company I work for also match my fundraising £4£ which will be of huge benefit to. When using Justgiving, they do ask for a small donation to them for their services but this can be customised to pay as much or as little as you like - so please don't let that put you off.

Gary's fundraiser for Brain Tumour Research - National 3 Peak Challenge

WWW.JUSTGIVING.COM

I will also share the story which was put together by Brain Tumour Research and shared with the Sentinel - just so you can see that I truly am a Valiant:

Stokie dad's 'parenting headaches' turn out to be something far more sinister - Stoke-on-Trent Live

WWW.STOKESENTINEL.CO.UK

Thank you all for taking the time to read my story and thank you in advance if you have donated or shared my story. 

This post has been pre-approved by Rob F. 

thanks,

Gary

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A huge thank you to those that have donated which I assume is from OVF followers (obviously I know Rob is but I can only assume the other two are as well) - Rob F, Mart and Glenn Oliver.

Thank you so much, your generosity is greatly appreciated  

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Thank you Smithie for your donation, much appreciated.  

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Donated gaz all the best mate 

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Thank you very much @Packmoor_vale. If Danny Clayton is on here, thank you for your donation too mate 👍👍👍

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Or is packmore Vale you Danny. If it is - then thank you to Andy N67 👍👍

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47 minutes ago, maccapvfc said:

Thank you very much @Packmoor_vale. If Danny Clayton is on here, thank you for your donation too mate 👍👍👍

No worries mate

Wish u and your family all the best 

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Thank you Jean for your donation - much appreciated. 

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Thank you @Lornelounger and the anonymous donator too for your very kind donations. 👍👍