Claire Fundraises for Albie Sugden Foundation at Leeds Abbey Dash

Claire will be completing the Leeds Abbey Dash on the 30th November this year to raise funds for the Albie Sugden Foundation.

The Albie Sugden Foundation is a charity that lies very close to Claire’s heart, as Albie is her nephew, and who sadly passed away at two years old.

“He’s left a huge gap in all our lives.”

In October 2022, Albie was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain tumour. Despite multiple brain surgeries and chemotherapy rounds, Albie passed away in October 2023.

Sadly, Albie’s story isn’t unique. Five children every day are diagnosed with cancer in the UK. Each year 16,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with a brain tumour, 500 of those are children.

“So, it’s for Albie and the many children like him that are the beating heart behind the foundation. They are the reason that we strive to do better, the reason we want to improve the lives of children with cancer and people with brain tumours.”

“We do it for them.”

Oncology treatment for children is incredibly hard, and life during treatment can be incredibly difficult for children and their families.

For Claire, this cause is deeply personal.

“I was diagnosed with a low-grade glioma, and having gone through brain tumour treatment myself, I know firsthand how brutal and draining it can be. I simply cannot imagine facing that kind of battle as a child.”

“Albie was so incredibly brave and always full of light and joy right up till the end of his life.”