A woman from Ayrshire, Scotland, is about to complete her month-long challenge as part of our 10,000 Steps a Day in February fundraiser, in honour of her husband, a brain tumour patient who died last September.
Julie Ward, 50, who works for the NHS, is one of countless supporters across the country who have stepped up to complete 10,000 steps every day of this month in aid of Brain Tumour Research. The challenge comes almost three years after Julie’s late husband, Michael, began suffering from fatigue caused by a glioblastoma brain tumour.
Michael, a HGV driver, later suffered a series of seizures, eventually revealed to be a brain tumour with an average prognosis of 12 to 18 months. Despite more than seven months of treatment, Michael’s tumour continued to grow over both hemispheres and he died in September 2024 under hospice care.
Julie said: “Every day, I think about Michael and all the things we had planned to do together but never got to. I was inspired to support Brain Tumour Research as Michael believed in donating to charity. I hope that when people see me out on my walks, they stop and speak to me so I can spread the word and raise more awareness. I’m determined to keep his memory alive and do something positive in his name.”
To help Julie in that quest, you can donate to us via her 10,000 Steps a Day JustGiving page.
Tomorrow marks the final day of our 10,000 Steps a Day in February challenge – we have been stunned by the commitment and positivity Julie and thousands of others across the UK have shown this month.
We send our thanks to everyone who took part and donated. You have made an incredible difference to brain tumour patients everywhere.
Even though this fundraising challenge is coming to its conclusion, we are gearing up for Brain Tumour Awareness Month in March – with plenty more for you to be getting involved in.
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Published Thursday 27ᵗʰ February 2025.