In March of this year, Luke received the devastating diagnosis of a stage 4 glioblastoma, following the discovery of a brain tumour, at the age of just 35
A Co Down women's hiking group are raising funds to help fund a vaccine which gives hope for a longer life for the son-in-law of one of their group after he was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour.
The diagnosis comes with a truly bleak prognosis as the average glioblastoma survival time is 12-18 months – only 25% of patients survive more than one year and just 5% of patients survive more than five years. They are hosting a Luke's Loop walk on Sunday, 24 September on The Fallow Line, a newly opened route exploring the beauty of the Mournes between Hilltown and Rostrevor.
"If the vaccine doesn't become an option then the funds will be used for bucket list experiences. Surprisingly he is in good form and knows the odds and what he's facing. He's trying to keep upbeat but obviously the treatment is taking its toll on him and leaves him feeling nauseous and tired at times."
Maria and Fidelma started the Hiking Hens group after taking part in Cairnuary, an initiative introduced by a local doctor, Henry McLaughlin. It had participants walking from Kilbroney Park to the summit of Slieve Martin every day in January.
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