Overview

• George Wade, 41, was diagnosed in 2024 with two astrocytoma brain tumours, one of which is a grade four tumour the size of a tennis ball.
• He underwent five surgeries, including an eight-hour debulking procedure complicated by a brain bleed, and six months of chemotherapy.
• Despite his life-limiting condition, Wade ran his fastest marathon time of 3 hours and 16 minutes at the London Marathon in April 2025.
• His efforts raised over £19,000 for the National Brain Appeal, supporting neurological research at University College London Hospital.
• Wade is currently managing a recurring skin infection and undergoing three-monthly scans to monitor the progression of his tumours.