Alexa + Evangeline Hastings are running the Dublin Marathon for Brain Tumour Research – In Memory of Our Uncle Nicky fundraising for Brain Tumour Research in Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025

On Sunday, 26th October, we will be running the Dublin Marathon in memory of our wonderful uncle Nicky, and in support of Brain Tumour Research. Growing up, we were incredibly lucky to have Nicky in our lives. He was a strong, determined, and endlessly encouraging presence. Looking back, we now realise just how much he instilled in us, an unwavering drive, resilience, and a deep belief in our potential. If we weren’t on the tennis or squash court, or at the driving range, chances are we were running shuttles in the racquetball court; pushed not by pressure, but by his belief that we could always give more. Nicky never doubted us. He supported, taught and encouraged us every single step of the way in everything that we did, especially where sport was involved. In July 2016, Nicky was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour. In the three months that followed, he showed unimaginable courage, strength, and hope. His fighting spirit and positive outlook never wavered, and he remained a constant light through the darkest of times. We are running in his memory, and we would be so grateful for any donation you can make to support Brain Tumour Research. Your generosity will help fund vital research and bring us closer to a cure. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.

About Brain Tumour Research

Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, yet historically just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease. Brain Tumour Research is determined to change this! We are the only national charity in the UK focused on finding a cure for all types of brain tumours through campaigning to increase the national investment in brain tumour research to £35 million per year, while fundraising to create a network of seven sustainable Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence across the UK.

About Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025 Fundraising Campaign

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