Brain tumour patient raises 9k for hospital that saved him

Kind-hearted teenager, Jack Keylock, raised over £9,000 for brain tumour patients at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, following his treatment for a rare brain tumour in November 2014.

On 17 July the 19-year-old, with help from his family, organised a fantastic charity football day in Hay-on-Wye at Hay St Mary’s football ground.

Jack said: “I decided to raise money for the Giles’ Trust, which supports brain tumour research at QEHB, after the fantastic care I received as I underwent treatment for a rare brain tumour.

“I was treated under the care of Professor Cruickshank and his team on ward 407.

“I have always been extremely thankful for everything that has been done for me. Birmingham has become a second home, and many of the staff who cared so well for me have become like extended family. I really wanted to provide a meaningful thank you to all those who looked after me during my complex treatment.”

The charity event involved a fete with plenty of attractions to keep families, friends and groups of all ages entertained, and the football team included ‘Youngsters versus Veterans’ with Jack’s father and younger brother, George, acting as captains. In total, the day raised a brilliant £9,067 which was kindly donated to the Giles’ Trust.

Cathryn Worth, Senior Fundraiser at QEHB Charity, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Jack and his family for their selfless fundraising for the Giles’ Trust. I’d also like to congratulate them for putting on what sounded like a really fantastic event!

“The Giles’ Trust was set up by England cricketer Ashley Giles and his wife Stine, following Stine’s successful treatment to remove three brain tumours at QEHB. Continuing under the care of Professor Cruickshank at QEHB, money that is donated to the Giles’ Trust will be directed to world class brain tumour research here in Birmingham.

“Jack’s extremely kind donation will help to benefit many patients in future – thank you.”

If you’d like more information about how QEHB Charity supports patients, please go to www.qehb.org or call 0121 371 4852.