A Bridgnorth woman's fundraising group has raised £12,600 for the Brain Tumour Research charity.

Alison Lilley and her children formed "John's Crew" in honour of her late husband John, who died from glioblastoma brain tumour in May 2023.

Mrs Lilley said: "John was the best husband. We had 40 happy years together, 38 as a married couple.

"John’s plan was to retire at the age of 60 so that we could go on a world cruise – instead he was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour."

It was Mr Lilley's battle with brain cancer that has spurred the family to contribute to finding a cure.

The Lilleys' fundraising efforts have included a family Walk of Hope, a firewalk, and an abseil, while Mr Lilley's niece, Gracie Kelly, took on a Jump for Hope skydive.

The funds have been raised in memory of Alison's husband John Lilley who died of a brain tumour in 2023The funds have been raised in memory of Alison's husband John Lilley who died of a brain tumour in 2023 (Image: Brain Tumour Research)

The RAC in Walsall, where their son Daniel is a product manager, has pitched in, choosing Brain Tumour Research as its charity of the year, which has already raised more than £3,000 through various events.

On July 10, Mrs Lilley, Daniel and his wife Tilini visited the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at Queen Mary University of London.

There, they discovered how their contributions were assisting the endeavour to confront glioblastoma.

Daniel said: "Sadly, it's too late for Dad, but I hope the money we've donated is life-changing.

"It is heartening to hear from the scientists about the work being done in their quest to find a cure, which can't come soon enough."

Louise Aubrey, community development manager for Brain Tumour Research, said: "We’re really grateful to Alison, Daniel and Tilini and all who support John’s Crew for their incredible support and generosity.

"We hope the Lilley family’s visit offered useful insight into our efforts to find a cure."

Brain tumours take more lives of children and adults under 40 than any other cancer.

This fact motivates charities like Brain Tumour Research to appeal for more funds for sustainable research.

They push for a national annual spend of £35 million to speed up patient outcomes and bring survival rates closer to other cancers such as breast cancer and leukaemia.