Derbyshire brain tumour patient hikes in hope of a cure

Oliver Timberlake 2 min read

A woman from Derby whose brain tumour symptoms were initially misdiagnosed as anxiety is organising a charity hike to fund vital research into treatments.

Jessie Mae Lambert, 27, was diagnosed last April with a cancerous astrocytoma after suffering seizures that her GP originally dismissed as panic attacks. After surgery removed 40% of the tumour, and a course of radiotherapy, Jessie has returned to full-time work as a Marketing Manager and is set to complete her first fundraiser for Brain Tumour Research – a 10-mile community hike along a route she loves.

Jessie said: “Since being diagnosed with a brain tumour and epilepsy in April 2024, I’ve always wanted to do something to give back and raise awareness. Now that things are starting to feel a bit more normal, I finally feel ready to do something positive and proactive. This hike feels like the perfect way to celebrate that.

“The route I’ve chosen is absolutely stunning. The last time I walked it, I found myself saying out loud, ‘Everyone is going to love this!’”

Along with requests for donations from hikers, Jessie is making sure that branded t-shirts and hats will be available on the day of ‘Jess’ Big Hike’, on 30ᵗʰ August, so that attendees can be aware of Brain Tumour Research – the only national charity focused on finding a cure for all types of brain tumours, and an organisation close to her heart.

Jessie concluded: “As someone living with a brain tumour, the statistics terrify me, but I also have hope in what organisations like Brain Tumour Research are doing to tackle the disease. Only together will we achieve that ultimate goal of finding a cure and saving countless lives every year.”

Donate to Jess’ Big Hike on GoFundMe or find out how you can help find a cure.

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