A Plymouth woman who lost her husband to a brain tumour has traversed 84 miles along Hadrian’s Wall in aid of Brain Tumour Research.
Helen Davies lost her husband Martin after a battle against three glioblastoma brain tumours. After he began losing his balance, the retired British Naval Officer who had been in “excellent health” was given a prognosis of three to 10 months.
Despite an aggressive treatment regime, the tumours continued to grow and Martin became increasingly frail and forgetful. Helen said: “I faced the reality that the vibrant, active man I knew would soon be taken from me.
“In all the pain and suffering, he never once complained. When told he had already received the maximum dose of morphine, his only response was, ‘That’s a shame, never mind’.” Martin died in February 2024 at the age of 63.
Martin had himself walked the same historical monument after retiring in 2016 (above), and Helen felt it would be the perfect way to honour his memory and make a difference for brain tumour patients. Along with close friend Ann Marie, Helen recalled her husband’s “incredible strength and resilience” and committed herself to completing the walk herself earlier this month (7ᵗʰ April).
She concluded: “Martin had so much left to give. He was such a wonderful man, and I’m determined to keep his memory alive by raising awareness and funds for research that can one day save lives."
You can help Helen change the outcome by donating to her Brain Tumour Research JustGiving page.
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