A consultant neurosurgeon working in Oxford prepares to raise funds for brain tumor research.
Jane Halliday, 37, who works at John Radcliffe Hospital, will be competing in the 26.2-mile TCS London Marathon on October 2, inspired by the brain cancer patients she supports.
The scientist, who grew up in Scotland and now lives in Oxfordshire, took an interest in running and wild swimming during the coronavirus lockdown.
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She has been selected to represent Team GB for the 35-39 year old squad in next year’s European Triathlon Championship event.
Jane at work.Photo credit: Oxford Medical Illustration
“This will be my first marathon,” she said. “I think my triathlon experience helps me in my training.
“Last year, I trained to run the distance of a marathon, but sadly my goal was to virtually finish, which I was unable to achieve due to a running injury.
“I am determined to run when the London Marathon resumes.”
Halliday was inspired by Nick Thomas, a 50-year-old meningioma patient from Abingdon who raised over £11,000 for charity last year.
Jane draws inspiration from her patients
Thomas was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2014 after experiencing changes in his vision. The next day he went blind in his left eye and went to an ophthalmologist and was referred to the hospital.
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His vision gradually improved over the course of six months, but despite investigations, it took Nick a year before he was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and Nick underwent six weeks of radiation therapy and is now undergoing regular surgery. I am being scanned.
Ms Halliday said:
“I told Nick I had applied for a place and he suggested I could run for charity. Within 30 minutes I was enrolled as part of the Brain Tumor Research team.
Nick and Matt Thomas at the 2021 London Marathon
“I am honored to be able to do my job and support the patients I see every day.
“It’s great to see patients overcome mental and physical challenges and get out of their comfort zones.”
Carol Robertson, National Events Manager, Brain Tumor Research, said:
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Jane in the operating room
“In addition to supporting patients through her full-time job and training for Team GB events, she uses her hobbies to raise awareness and ultimately fund important research to find cures for the disease. I am supporting.”
To donate, please visit: justgiving.com/fundraising/Jane-Halliday-Neurosurgeon
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This story was written by Gee Harland. She joined the team in her 2022 as Senior Multimedia Her Reporter.
Gee covers Wallingford, Wantage and Didcot.
Please contact her by email: Gee.harland@newsquest.co.uk
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