Alnwick family take on Great North Run to raise over £6,000 for brain tumour charity

Peter Lindley lived in Alnwick for 17 years, working as a teacher in Ford and Etal and Wooler for over a decade, before moving to Thailand in 2019.

However, in October 2024, shocking scans revealed a tennis ball sized brain tumour growing in his head.

Doctors operated to get what they could of the tumour out but, four days later, he was diagnosed with a grade four glioblastoma – which there is currently no cure for.

Known for his positive and adventurous spirit, Peter moved home and decided to take on the Great North Run alongside his daughter Kitty and son George to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity.

Kitty said: “My dad being diagnosed with his brain tumour in October 2024 came as a big shock to our family.

“He was a fit and healthy man who has a huge zest for life, always taking on new adventures.”

Peter completed the iconic half marathon once before back in 2016 however, when his health deteriorated, his wife Steph stepped in to take his place in this year’s race.

“Taking on the Great North Run together felt like the perfect way to show our support to Dad whilst raising money for a charity that means so much to us,” Kitty explained.

"When things got tough through the run, we thought about everything Dad has done for us, the incredible life he has had and the strength and positivity he continues to show every single day.”

Only 1% of the governments cancer research spending goes to brain cancers, despite brain tumours killing more children and adults under the age of 40, than any other cancer.

The Lindley family have now raised an incredible £6118 to fund vital research and raise awareness of the disease.

"We've been completely overwhelmed by everyone's generosity and kindness,” Kitty added.

"To have raised over £6100 is amazing and we are so grateful for all the love, cheers and support shown.

"It made an already emotional day even more special.”

Further donations can be made here.