DAVID Beckham is paying a heartfelt tribute to a dear friend who was diagnosed with brain cancer.
Baroness Tessa Jowell revealed the terrible illness on her 70th birthday and died on May 12, 2018.
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In the UK, there are approximately 5,500 brain-related and intracranial tumor deaths every year. That’s 15 per day.
The NHS states that there are many factors that can increase your risk of developing brain cancer. This risk increases as you age.
Baroness Jowell was a key player in the delivery of the London 2020 Olympics and served as culture secretary.
For the 10th anniversary of the event, a newly cut version of Danny Boyle’s Opening Ceremonies will be shown in hundreds of cinemas across the UK.
Golden Balls along with Denise Lewis and other celebrities are asking people to #turnupforTess this July 27.
All ticket sales will go to the T.essa Jowell Foundation.
Jess Mills, her child, was created in her memory to help raise awareness. This is the largest form of cancer that kills children under 40 in the UK.
Former Olympic torch bearer, Becks said: “As a close friend of Tessa, it is my honour to help support her family foundation to deliver her final campaign – to transform NHS brain cancer care in Britain.
“Tessa was absolutely key to bringing the Olympics to London, with all the incredible memories that brought, and I cannot think of a better way of honouring such a wonderful person than by supporting a cause she cared so passionately about. Please donate if you can.”
Tessa became the first person to talk about the illness publicly in September 2017.
Former MP for Dulwich & West Norwood stated that she was “not afraid”& wanted to make people aware of the reality of cancer.
She demanded a change to the rules of the NHS so that patients with cancer can take on the risk of receiving new treatments.
In a moving speech in the House of Lords on January 25, she spoke of suffering seizures in a taxi.
She had a brain tumour removed and was now receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
These are the 6 signs that brain cancer is.
Brain tumours can strike anyone at any age. Talk to your doctor if any of the symptoms are present.
These are six signs to be aware of.
- Headaches
- Vomiting
- Seizures
- Weakness
- Vision and speech problems
- Changes in behaviour
“In the end, what gives a life meaning is not only how it is lived, but how it draws to a close,”She spoke.
On May 13, 2018, her death was announced.
Jess Mills (CEO of Tessa Jowell Foundation, and the daughter of Tessa), stated that despite the fact that brain cancer is the most deadly form of cancer in the UK and has been for decades, the treatment options and advancements in research have not changed.
She continued, “Mum believed passionately and that this could, must, and would change.”
“So it is with great pride that all the funds raised from this event will go to fund our NHS Tessa Jowell Centres of Excellence, that will ensure all children and adults with brain cancer can receive world class care, in their local NHS hospital.”
Text TESSA to 70470 to donate just £5 or go towww.tessajowellfoundation.org.ukto find out more