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Hi, I’m Meghan. Just two months ago, I was a final-year university student with my whole life ahead of me, excited to graduate this July alongside my loving parents — especially my dad, my biggest supporter through everything.
In March 2026, my dad suddenly became unwell with left-sided weakness and expressive aphasia. We feared he had suffered a stroke, but scans revealed multiple lesions in his brain. A few weeks later, we received the devastating diagnosis: Glioblastoma.
There are truly no words for hearing that the person you love most has an incurable and aggressive brain cancer.
My dad was a fit, healthy, kind man who spent hours every day walking his best friend — our border collie. Growing up, it was always me and my dad, and he has been the most incredible father, supporting me through everything in life, right down to still waking up early to call me to make sure I got up for university on time.
When my dad was first admitted to hospital, despite everything happening to him, all he wanted to do was tell people what university I attended, what I studied, and how proud he was of me. One of his biggest wishes is to watch me walk across the graduation stage this July.
My mum and I are completely devastated.
While my dad is due to begin radiotherapy, treatment options available through the NHS for Glioblastoma are sadly very limited. We are desperately hoping to explore additional treatment, specialist care, and other options not available through the NHS, which may help give us more precious time with him. Every moment matters to us now.
As a final-year student, there is very little I can personally do financially to help my family. I would give every penny I have for my dad, but it is only a fraction of what treatment and support may cost.
It is heartbreaking that Glioblastoma receives so little research funding despite how devastating this disease is for families.
Any funds raised will go toward supporting my dad and our family during this incredibly difficult time, including access to further treatment, specialist care, travel costs, loss of income, and the wider impact this diagnosis has had on our lives.
If you are able to donate anything at all to help my dad, my family would be endlessly grateful. And if you cannot donate, even sharing this page or helping raise awareness of Glioblastoma would mean so much to us.
Thank you so much for reading. <3 xxx
In March 2026, my dad suddenly became unwell with left-sided weakness and expressive aphasia. We feared he had suffered a stroke, but scans revealed multiple lesions in his brain. A few weeks later, we received the devastating diagnosis: Glioblastoma.
There are truly no words for hearing that the person you love most has an incurable and aggressive brain cancer.
My dad was a fit, healthy, kind man who spent hours every day walking his best friend — our border collie. Growing up, it was always me and my dad, and he has been the most incredible father, supporting me through everything in life, right down to still waking up early to call me to make sure I got up for university on time.
When my dad was first admitted to hospital, despite everything happening to him, all he wanted to do was tell people what university I attended, what I studied, and how proud he was of me. One of his biggest wishes is to watch me walk across the graduation stage this July.
My mum and I are completely devastated.
While my dad is due to begin radiotherapy, treatment options available through the NHS for Glioblastoma are sadly very limited. We are desperately hoping to explore additional treatment, specialist care, and other options not available through the NHS, which may help give us more precious time with him. Every moment matters to us now.
As a final-year student, there is very little I can personally do financially to help my family. I would give every penny I have for my dad, but it is only a fraction of what treatment and support may cost.
It is heartbreaking that Glioblastoma receives so little research funding despite how devastating this disease is for families.
Any funds raised will go toward supporting my dad and our family during this incredibly difficult time, including access to further treatment, specialist care, travel costs, loss of income, and the wider impact this diagnosis has had on our lives.
If you are able to donate anything at all to help my dad, my family would be endlessly grateful. And if you cannot donate, even sharing this page or helping raise awareness of Glioblastoma would mean so much to us.
Thank you so much for reading. <3 xxx
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