MARATHON FOR MUM

If you watched the London Marathon on TV and marvelled at the fortitude of the runners, it's not too late to support one determined Welshpool entrant in her fundraising efforts.

Lisa Andrew took part in memory of her mum Monica, who died just before Christmas. Her aim was to raise at least £5,000 for Brain Research UK.

Lisa, 32, who is internal sales manager at Morland in Welshpool, said: “My mum was diagnosed with a primary grade 4 brain tumour, called a glioblastoma, in March last year. It was not operable, so she was offered radiotherapy with chemotherapy medication. When scans revealed this had not worked, she made the brave decision to cease treatment and focus on enjoying time with her family.

“One of Brain Research UK’s current research priorities