Walk in memory of Rushden husband aiming to raise awareness and funds for The Brain Tumour Charity

Diane Devereux has hosted the Twilight Walk in previous years in Rushden’s Hall Park, a run, jog, walk or amble for about 4k maximum to raise vital funds for the world’s leading brain tumour charity.

This year’s event begins at 2.30pm, with the walk setting off around the park at 3pm.

Diane said: “I want to bring awareness of brain tumours to our community, and to show everyone how important the work of the charity is to improve treatment and find a cure through the vital research funded by them and us.

“I also want to highlight the support available for those with tumours and their families going through an extremely challenging time.”

Also at the event in Hall Park will be stalls, cake, tea and coffee, and a children’s challenge to win prizes. Representatives from the charity will also be in attendance, and local station, Beat Route Radio will be broadcasting live throughout the day.

The Twilight Walk is in memory of Diane’s ‘wonderful’ husband Dean, who was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2021, and sadly died in August 2022 at the age of 53.

Diane added: “The event will keep Dean’s name in mind and remind us all of what a wonderful man he was. He was a very happy and caring man. Once met, always remembered.

“He was diagnosed with three aggressive tumours which quickly took his mobility and caused many other issues for him but he never complained or felt sorry for himself. Over the 14 months until his death he continued to care about me and supported me through my chemotherapy treatment.

“He was a brilliant father to our three children and a great friend to many people right up until his condition prevented him.

“He has left a huge hole in our lives and will be forever missed.”

To register for the event, and to reserve a t-shirt, email [email protected] for more details.