Alex Dawson was told his condition is terminal but is determined to help others.
A man living with three cancerous brain tumours is taking part in the Great North Run on Sunday.
Alex Dawson, from North Yorkshire, underwent surgery in 2020 but was later told his condition was terminal. He has endured a year of chemotherapy and 12 rounds of radiotherapy but said he was determined to complete the 13.1 mile route. Mr Dawson said: "I'm nervous but I am really looking forward to taking part for such an important cause."The Red Arrows perform a flypast as runners cross the Tyne bridge during the AJ Bell Great North RunHe has set himself the target of raising £88,975 within the next seven years - one pound for each of the 88,975 people who the charity says are diagnosed with a brain tumour every year.
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