Edward's Story

‘100 strikes at cancer’ (aka ‘100 strikes’) is inspired by the determination of Edward Simpson as he kicks his way toward raising £100 k for Brain Tumour Research.

Edward launched '100 strikes against cancer' following his own diagnosis and treatment for a brain tumour. He went through multiple operations, high-dose radiotherapy and months of chemotherapy cycles. His courage and strength throughout this ordeal were extraordinary. He never moaned or complained........but instead focussed on how he could use his own horrific experience to help others. And so 100 strikes was born.

Launched on the day of his final operation (August 2021), Edward aims to raise £100 k for Brain Tumour Research through taking 100 penalty kicks at 100 different locations. Sometimes with only jumpers for goal posts......sometimes as half-time kicks at major football grounds, each kick is a major achievement for a boy who came out of surgery unable to walk or talk.

Brain cancers are the biggest cancer killers of children and adults under 40, yet historically, only 1 % of national cancer spend has been on this devastating group of diseases. This group of cancers is so under-funded that large amounts of money are required if we are to improve the treatments on offer and help those who will face this diagnosis in the future.

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