A brain tumour patient is calling for people to join him in saying #NoMore to brain tumours.
Dad-of-two Sam Suriakumar is sharing his story as part of our Stop the Devastation campaign to help raise awareness of brain tumours, expose the history of underfunding for research into the disease, and encourage people to donate to help find a cure.
Sam was enjoying life as a fit and healthy father to two girls, aged six and four. Married to Sindhu, a GP, and working as a part-time recruitment consultant and musician, Sam was struck down with a seizure as he travelled on the Tube. He was diagnosed with a glioma brain tumour in February 2020 but its location and diffuse nature mean it is inoperable.
He said: “My diagnosis came out of the blue and made me realise that my family is more important to me than anything. My life changed dramatically as, overnight, it meant I couldn’t work and couldn’t drive. The idea that I wouldn’t be here for Sindhu and the kids was unthinkable. We live from scan to scan and although no-one knows what lies ahead for me, I am choosing to be positive. It’s important to me that people hear my story and I hope that it will make a difference. Without more investment in research there will never be the improvements in treatment that we so badly need.”
If, like Sam, you want to Stop the Devastation, please support our #NoMore social media campaign.
It’s so easy to join in. Simply share a selfie of your “stop hand”, donate £5 and tag five friends to do the same.
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