Category: The Lewis Moody Foundation

I have recently finished the Cotswold Way, 102 mile walk starting from Chipping Campden down to Bath with a great friend Wayne Hoyle. We did it in stage’s for many reasons, mainly due to my regular chemotherapy mixed in with covid etc.. It was a challenge with many ascents and descents that I was never […]

Due to Covid, the trip had been postponed twice in 2020 and 2021 but finally the time had come…. Armed with all the essential information, kit and belongings, not to mention three years of hard training in the Gym, I was ready for the 10-day challenge. Making my way to the airport I was excited […]

Back in 2014 The Lewis Moody Foundation’s journey began and, looking back, we couldn’t be more proud to say that we’ve raised over £2million for research into brain tumours and funding for vital support services for those impacte by this awful disease. We couldn’t have done this without our community and although this is a […]

June 2021 – Update So, I am now on my 17th and final round of my chemotherapy. You would think this would be a time to celebrate. A time of happiness and excitement, however, it is quite the opposite. I know that sounds negative and almost ungrateful in a way, something that definitely isn’t me. […]

“Living with a person after brain surgery for a tumour is like living with a person who has suffered a brain injury. They are very different people, but… and this is a big but.. they are still the same person inside. Ian doesn’t want to be treated any differently, he is still my Ian.” In […]

Routine eye checks.  When to have them, what to expect and how they help Tackle Brain Tumours. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a backlog of patients requiring eye treatment, as well as a reduced capacity for routine care. This paired with patients anxiety at returning to the opticians, means that many people are missing the […]

Every day with my husband really is precious and right now the charities that bring us hope for the future are in desperate need of support. “Matthew is not only my husband but he is my best friend. When I was told the crushing news that he had a Grade 4 Glioblastoma I knew I […]

Life challenges you. Some challenges are chosen. Some are not. Over two years ago one of the hardest challenges I have ever had to face took the floor from under me. One of my closest friends became unwell. She was to and fro from doctors for a while trying to decipher the cause of the […]

Oliver Highway was diagnosed with a Grade 4 Glioblastoma (GBM) in 2012. Glioblastoma’s are some of the most devastating types of brain tumour, with average survival time being just 12-18 months, with minimal treatment options. Just 5% of patients survive longer than 5 years. Oliver is one of this 5%, now in his 8th year […]

Funding support to improve lives- the new Relationship Counselling Service Sharing a strong, healthy relationship with your partner has numerous proven health benefits. And that’s something that’s particularly important when you or your loved one have been diagnosed with a brain tumour. And so, we are proud to announce, that thanks to the incredible work […]

7 years since Joss passed away, dad Graeme takes on a new challenge, in his memory, to #TackleBrainTumours. Joss Rowley Stark was an inspirational young man and one whose bravery and strength had a huge impact on Lewis’ life and The Foundation’s creation. Their story began in 2012 when Lewis received a letter from Joss’ […]

Ambassador Oliver Highway discusses how coronavirus has impacted him and his family and how he is coping during this time. My name is Oliver Highway and I am an Ambassador for The Lewis Moody Foundation. To those that may not know, I was diagnosed with a Grade 4 Glioblastoma in 2012 and my brain tumour […]

Despite knowing Lewis for 20 years (along with his work for the Foundation), Mark Spoors had never managed to take part in one of the challenges. That all changed in 2019 when he completed the Lewis Moody Mega-Tri. Not only did he push himself way outside his comfort zone, he also raised money for an […]

So, you’ve decided to beat the Bath Half. Great news! It’s a wonderful half marathon that also gives you a whirlwind tour of the beautiful, historic city. But, there’s far more to the Bath Half than sightseeing. As fun as the race is, you need to put the work in if you want to reach […]