Improve the diagnosis of brain tumours

I'm raising money in aid of Charlotte's BAG charity and every donation will help. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause.

I am currently developing genetic tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumours and was lucky enough to receive some funding from Charlotte's BAG charity. Their funds have kick-started a project to see if it is possible to get a genetic diagnosis of brain tumours just by analysing the fluid surrounding the brain. This fluid is easily accessible and carries much less risk compared to removing tumour tissue.

I am running my first half marathon on 4th September 2022 at The Big Half Event in Central London and thought it would be good to run for the charity, hopefully raising more funds to support similar projects.

Charlotte’s BAG is one of the only UK charities focusing on raising funds for research into, and awareness of, glioblastoma multiforme. This very rare and currently nearly always terminal form of brain cancer can affect anyone of any age. However, the plasticity of the brain as it develops during adolescence means that enormous changes are taking place, making any treatment for glioblastoma even more challenging.

Brain cancer treatments have not progressed significantly since 1990, when temozolomide was first introduced. Brain cancer is significantly underfunded, with only ~1% of annual spending going towards research into cancers of the brain. This is one reason why there has been so little progress to date, unlike other cancers which have had massive investment and as a result seen survival rates increase dramatically.

Charlotte Eades died from glioblastoma in February 2016, just a week after her 19th birthday – but before her death Charlotte made a difference to thousands of other young cancer sufferers.

Why Charlotte’s BAG? BAG stands for Battle Against Glioblastoma, and Charlotte was a major handbag aficionado! We are committed to self-funding, meaning that EVERY penny raised goes towards research.

Please donate or, if you are unable to, please share this fundraiser. It means a lot.

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https://www.charlottesbag.com/