Family's Mount Snowdon challenge amid son's brain tumour battle

Family and friends of a Doncaster dad diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour are to take on a gruelling climb of Mount Snowdon.

Jordan Brough, aged 27, was diagnosed in 2025 - and is continuing to fight the disease.

Mum Nerina Rylance has organised the climb which will take place on July 21.

She said: “We will be taking on the challenge to raise vital funds and awareness for brain tumour research and support.

“In July 2025, our lives changed forever.

“Jordan suffered a seizure and an MRI scan revealed a 5cm tumour, which we initially believed to be a low grade, benign Glioma.

“However, after undergoing an awake craniotomy, he received the diagnosis, a grade 3 Astrocytoma - incurable brain cancer.”

Brain tumours are the leading cause of cancer related deaths in children and adults under 40 in the UK.

Every year, over 5,300 people lose their lives to this devastating disease, yet it receives just 1% of the national funding allocated to cancer research.

Added Nerina: “Since then, Jordan has shown so much strength and resilience.

“He has completed 33 sessions of radiotherapy and is now undergoing a year of oral chemotherapy, alongside regular MRI scans every three months.

“Throughout it all, he faces this journey with courage, determination, and hope. He inspires me everyday.

“This climb is to raise awareness, help fund critical research, and support families facing similar battles. It’s about striving for better treatments and, one day hopefully a cure.

“We would be incredibly grateful for any support you can give, whether that’s making a donation or sharing his story, Every contribution, no matter how small, truly makes a difference.”

You can donate to the appeal for Jordan here - https://shorturl.at/h8lAs