Thirty -two -year -old Graham McKie died only seven months after he complained about severe headaches at Christmas. The doctors later diagnosed with glioblastoma 4. Grade. This is an aggressive form of brain cancer, informs
“He was my generous and caring brother,” He recalls his sister Sharyn, who has been helping with his family to collect money to research this disease.
Shortly after Graham was diagnosed with a serious illness, Sharyn got engaged. The wedding date was moved so that her brother could participate. Despite the side effects of treatment, he wore a traditional Scottish kilt. “It was a special day and the fact that there was Graham meant everything to me,” said Sharyn.
The family remembers him as a man who remained strong even in the most difficult moments. He helped his sisters, carried them, helped with the household, and has always been a support.
Sharyn, along with friends, joined Glasgow Kiltwalk and They raised almost 3000 euros for glioblastoma research. The money went to the new Scottish Center for Research on Brain Tumors, which was created in cooperation with universities in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Glioblastoma is one of the most aggressive brain tumors, no Only 1 % of the total financing of cancer research is for brain tumor research.
“One learns to live with sadness, but the feeling of loss will never disappear. We miss the birthday, Christmas, on family occasions. I didn’t even hear Graham’s diagnosis about glioblastoma. I know today that this is one of the biggest killers of young people,“ adds Sharyn.
