Determined Mum Takes on Second Major Challenge for Brain Tumour Charity

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Dominique Nicholson, a mother of two from Bagworth, is once again taking on a formidable challenge for the Brain Tumour Charity, less than two years after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. In 2020, she raised over £1,600 by walking around Thornton Reservoir, but this time, she is undertaking the equivalent of two Olympic triathlons in and around her village, consisting of 3km of swimming, 80km of bike riding, and 20km of running. The challenge is a testament to her resilience and determination to help others affected by brain tumours.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dominique Nicholson, a 32-year-old mother of two, was diagnosed with a grade II meningioma, a type of brain tumour, in 2020, just weeks after giving birth to her second child.
  • She underwent successful surgery to remove between 97 and 99 per cent of the tumour, leaving a scar from the middle of her forehead to her right ear.
  • Dominique will need regular brain scans for the rest of her life to monitor her condition, but she remains determined to help others affected by brain tumours.
  • So far, she has raised over £1,600 for the Brain Tumour Charity through her 2020 challenge, and she is calling on people to donate what they can to support her new challenge.
  • Dominique's challenge will consist of completing the equivalent of two Olympic triathlons in and around her village, with the support of family and friends.
  • She uses exercise as a relaxation and aid to her mental health, helping her cope with the emotional challenges of her diagnosis.

Statistics:

  • £1,600: the amount raised by Dominique Nicholson for the Brain Tumour Charity in 2020 through her walking challenge.
  • 3km: the distance Dominique will need to swim as part of her Olympic triathlon challenge.
  • 80km: the distance Dominique will need to bike as part of her Olympic triathlon challenge.
  • 20km: the distance Dominique will need to run as part of her Olympic triathlon challenge.
  • 97-99 per cent: the percentage of the tumour removed during Dominique's surgery.
  • 2: the number of years since Dominique's diagnosis and initial challenge.
  • 1: the number of operation carried out on Dominique to remove the brain tumour.

Sources:

  • "A mum diagnosed with a brain tumour weeks after giving birth to her second child is taking on a second major challenge for charity." - An article on an unknown online news outlet.
  • "Dominique Nicholson, from Bagworth, raised money for the Brain Tumour Charity by walking around Thornton Reservoir - until lockdown intervened and she had to walk around her village on her own." - An article on an unknown online news outlet.
  • "Dominique was given the news about her cancer after suffering a series of headaches throughout and shortly after her second pregnancy." - Dominique Nicholson in an interview.
  • "The surgery, which was on the same day as her elder daughter Freya's graduation from nursery, was a success, removing between 97 and 99 per cent of the tumour." - Dominique Nicholson in an interview.
  • "I count my blessings every day," - Dominique Nicholson in an interview.
  • "Friends and family can't keep up with me as I try to make every day special for me and my kids." - Dominique Nicholson in an interview.
  • "Dominque will need regular brain scans for the rest of her life, but is determined to ensure others do not become suddenly ill with a brain tumour like she did." - Dominique Nicholson in an interview.
  • "Donations to Dominique's fundraiser can be made online at: justgiving.com/fundraising/dominique-nicholson1" - Dominique Nicholson's fundraising page.