Patrick's cousin, Rosie Clare

By William Clare, Rosie’s father.

Rosie Clare was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma brain tumour in December 2004 and underwent surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy over an 18-month period. It is now approaching five years since she finished her treatment and Rosie, 14, is happily enjoying school with her friends. It is very exciting to see the recent breakthrough by a research team at Newcastle University, funded by SDBTT, which will allow doctors the opportunity to tailor treatment to the severity of a medulloblastoma tumour, thereby reducing side effects and improving survivability. SDBTT is widely recognised as being instrumental in making the UK a leading research centre into paediatric brain tumours.

SDBTT offered invaluable patient and family support to us during her illness and Rosie’s cousin Patrick (24) will be cycling with friends from Land’s End to John O’Groats over 10 days starting on 29th August in support of the charity.

Please follow the below link for details of how to sponsor him; all support would be much appreciated.

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/patrickowenlejog2010

On Sunday 12th September between 3pm and 6pm, the Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire will play host to the third annual Terry Fox Run. The 5km run will loop around the beautiful grounds of the hotel, where runners will experience the spectacular setting of Dogmersfield Park.

To complement the run, the Four Seasons Hotel is treating everyone at this exciting event with a mini-spa area, dedicated kids corner and delicious BBQ prepared by Chef Pannier. With a raffle taking place offering the chance to win such prizes as a stay in the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Chicago and a night’s stay at the Four Seasons Hotel in Canary Wharf, this is an indulgent event not to miss out on.

With all the proceeds being split equally between the Terry Fox Foundation and Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust, this is a fantastic way to support cancer research.

You can register online here for the run now!

See the full news story for details.

This year’s 10-mile run will take place on 10th October 2010, and will mostly involve running along footpaths and bridleways, with only a small section on a public road.

Click here for an entry form that includes further details, and here for a sponsorship form.

Runners at the 2009 Shaun Lee Johnstone Run

 

Jake’s Red Balloon Ball is planned for 23rd October 2010 at 7pm at the Manchester United FC ground in Old Trafford.  The event has been organised by David Kershaw, who lost his son Jake to an undiagnosed brain tumour aged just 2 years old.  The event will raise funds for the SDBTT Jake Lucas David Kershaw Fund and the Francis House Children’s Hospice in Manchester.

The occasion will have a black tie dress code and will include dinner, auctions and raffles.  Click here to download a poster for the event.  Tickets cost £50 per person and are available NOW, so please contact David on 07846 832414 to book.