Bozeat Man Runs 7 Marathons in 7 Days for Brain Cancer Research

Alex Trivino, whose father-in-law Trevor Davies was diagnosed with brain cancer in February 2021, took on the 184-mile challenge to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research. The challenge began with a race in Llangollen, Denbighshire, and concluded a week later in Richmond, southwest London.

So far, Trivino has raised over £5,000, enough to fund a full day of research into the disease, with more donations still coming in. His goal was driven by a personal connection, as his father-in-law has been battling glioblastoma (GBM), a highly aggressive brain tumor.

Trevor, who is 66, had experienced seizures for years, initially thought to be caused by low blood pressure, before being diagnosed with GBM. He has since undergone both radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Alex shared that when he first proposed the idea, his wife thought he was "crazy," but he emphasized the lack of treatment options for patients with brain cancer. Though Trevor has surpassed the typical life expectancy for GBM patients, which is 12 to 18 months, the family is aware that the disease can progress at any time.

Despite being an active member of a running club in Milton Keynes, Alex had never taken on such a demanding challenge.

He began training in January, preparing to run 26.2 miles daily for seven consecutive days, aiming to complete each marathon in under six and a half hours.

Reflecting on the experience, he described how difficult moments during the final marathon almost caused him to doubt if he could finish.

"Around mile nine, I started feeling the strain from the week, and I wasn’t sure how I’d get through the remaining 16 miles," he said. "But then I reminded myself why I was doing it: the important funds we’ve raised and the positive impact it will have on brain tumour research."

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