After being diagnosed with a brain tumour as a child, I always knew I wanted to help people and fundraise for a common goal. As a young adult and recent graduate, I still feel the same way. That is why on Monday 27th November from 8pm to 10pm I will be holding a fundraising event for The Brain Tumour Charity at the iconic Cereal Killer Café in Camden Market. Today brain tumours remain the biggest cancer killer of those under 40. A harsh reality that affects hundreds each year. We now live in a world with modern technologies and developments in research being achieved every day, yet so many young people and adults suffer and live with the severe impact of having a brain tumour, whilst also dealing with side-effects and other health conditions. When I received my diagnosis as a child, I would not have thought I could have achieved half the things I have done. I mean not every day is easy, and sometimes it can feel like I take two steps back for every step forward - but, in all honestly, it’s the work of the Brain Tumour Charity that means people can receive a diagnosis quicker, get better support and overcome barriers easier. However, this won’t happen overnight; not without your help. That is why we need to continue fundraising and working together to fight brain tumours. Right this second, life expectancy of those with a brain tumour is on average 20 years less than someone without – the highest of any cancer. That is why fundraising for The Brain Tumour Charity is so important. They predict that at least 102,000 children and adults are living with a brain tumour in the UK today. It means that almost 11,000 people are diagnosed each year with a primary brain tumour, this figure includes around 500 children and young people. My event will consist of live music from up and coming performers, who have recently take the leap into following their passion for music. There will also be a raffle with the opportunity to win signed photos from celebrities such as Toff from Made in Chelsea and Karl Pilkington from An Idiot Abroad. Other raffle prize donations include two adult weekend tickets to Bournemouth 7s – the world’s largest sport and music festival. The event has also been sponsored by Drink Zeo, who have donated a range of drinks for each guest who attends. All this while you enjoy a cereal cocktail! So, if that’s not enough I don’t know what is! Tickets are priced from £24 - which includes a donation to the charity, after event costs have been accounted for. If this seems like your type of event, then please visit the link below to find out more and buy your ticket today! With your help we can defeat brain tumours. Thank-you. Tickets are available to purchase here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-night-in-november-tickets-36498355564 Statistics taken from - https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/get-involved/why-we-need-your-support/the-statistics-about-brain-tumours/
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AuthorBrain tumour survivor. Ambassador, campaigner and co-founder of #IFightFor Archives
January 2019
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