Charlotte added:
“Jack has been amazing, with fantastic support from his lovely girlfriend Lucy, and his father and I are incredibly proud of how he has dealt with the situation. The tumour is not going to go away – there’s nothing we can do. He is continuing to learn to adjust to the changes in his life, including regular scans to monitor the tumour for growth. If that happens, there’s the option of radiotherapy treatment. Nevertheless, he’s totally focused on finding work in film & TV production.”
Coincidentally, long before Jack’s diagnosis, Charlotte has been a trustee of The Misses Barrie Charitable Trust which has been awarding grants since 2009 to Brain Tumour Research. The charity has four Centres of Excellence across the UK working to find a cure, including one at the University of Plymouth.
She said:
“Since suddenly finding myself in the position of mum to a brain tumour patient, I am proud to say The Misses Barrie Charitable Trust, which had already granted more than £12,000 to Brain Tumour Research over the years, has committed to awarding the charity with £7,500 each year for the next three years to fund vital research.”
After touring the lab, Charlotte and Jack placed tiles on the Wall of Hope, recognising the fundraising support granted by the Misses Barrie Charitable Trust, as well as honouring Jack’s diagnosis and life with a brain tumour.