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Man's Fight Against Terminal Brain Cancer Inspires Local Fundraising Efforts

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Richard Walker, a 51-year-old father of two, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), on New Year's Eve, the same day he turned 51 and celebrated his ninth wedding anniversary. Despite his diagnosis, Richard remains determined to find a cure and is fundraising to support Brain Tumour Research. Employees and customers of four Lloyds Bank branches will participate in the charity's Wear A Hat Day fundraiser on March 25, aiming to collect £2,740, which represents the cost of a day of research at one of the charity's 'Centres of Excellence'.

Key Takeaways:

  • Richard Walker was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) on New Year's Eve, the same day he turned 51 and celebrated his ninth wedding anniversary.
  • He began experiencing severe pain at the back of his head in September 2021, which worsened over time, and resulted in him losing peripheral vision and requiring assistance from strangers to seek medical help.
  • Richard had three CT scans and two MRIs to assess the tumour, which revealed it was the size of a satsuma and attached to his optic nerve, deemed inoperable due to the risk of further damage.
  • He is currently undergoing a six-week course of radiotherapy and will tour the four Lloyds branches on March 25, organized by bank manager Louise Pardoe, as part of Wear A Hat Day.
  • The fundraiser aims to collect £2,740, which represents the cost of a day of research at one of the charity's 'Centres of Excellence'.
  • Richard's family, including his wife Lucy and children Max (8) and Evie (16), are supporting him throughout his journey.
  • Richard's story has inspired others, and people can donate to the fundraiser at justgiving.com/fundraising/Louise-Pardoe.

Statistics:

  • Richard was diagnosed with GBM on New Year's Eve, December 31.
  • He began experiencing severe pain at the back of his head in September 2021.
  • He had three CT scans and two MRIs to assess the tumour.
  • The tumour was the size of a satsuma and attached to his optic nerve.
  • The fundraiser aims to collect £2,740.
  • The charity's "Wear A Hat Day" fundraiser supports brain tumour research.

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