Jennifer Scott

Jen's On yer bike for Brain Tumours 2015

Fundraising for Brain Tumour Research
£6,562
raised of £500 target
by 101 supporters
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In memory of Paul Halfpenny
Brain Tumour Research

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RCN England and Wales 1153487, Scotland SC046840
We fund long-term, sustainable research to find a cure for brain tumours

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On yer bikes, started as a small thing and grew to a way of celebrating Paul’s enthusiasm for a good time and bringing people together. On yer bikes 2015 will be no different, bringing hope for a cure  to the many people affected by Brain Tumours.

Paul kept all of us, medical staff included, amazed by his strength of character and determination to live his life for as long as he could. 2014 alone racked up a few hospital admissions, escaping hospital for his birthday party, a stay in hospice for symptom control and taking the mickey out of every District Nurse, Macmillan contact, hospice at home and social services carer we were so very lucky to meet.

In June 2014, Paul’s quality of life deteriorated and it was time to move to the hospice where Paul had decided he would spend his final days (nearly two weeks as it transpired.) Those final weeks were filled with love, friendship, his minions bedding, custard(!), laughter, stories and a few tears.  Paul was set free from this horrible disease on 20th June 2014.

The date of this event is special too, we would have been celebrating Paul’s 38th birthday, you can’t buy him a pint this year but you can donate and remember the good times.


About the charity

Brain Tumour Research

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RCN England and Wales 1153487, Scotland SC046840
Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer. Just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this disease. We are a leading voice calling for support and action for research into what is called the last battleground against cancer.

Donation summary

Total raised
£6,561.70
+ £1,534.08 Gift Aid
Online donations
£6,561.70
Offline donations
£0.00

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