Glenn Campbell, a Scottish BBC presenter, bravely participated in a 5K Santa run despite his diagnosis of an incurable brain tumor. He shared an uplifting message on Instagram, thanking his supporters and encouraging others to donate to Brain Power, a charity supporting brain tumor research.
Scots BBC presenter Glenn Campbell courageously battled a brain tumor and shared a heartwarming update with his followers on Instagram after finishing a 5K Santa run. Alongside various photographs from the run, the political editor expressed his experience: 'Santa fun run 5k completed'. He wrote: 'A lovely start to Christmas Eve, even if I was, er, last over the finish line. Loved being on the beach, with the waves lapping the shore and the Forth islands and North Berwick for a backdrop.
Great support team @clazzagardner @lizzie_cowan Thank you. And great to see @atholl.duncan at the end. Merry Christmas.' He further endorsed the cause close to his heart, writing: 'If you see anyone over the festive period looking for a good cause to support, tell them how Brain Power is fundraising to help @brain_tumour_research open a new centre in Scotland. Link in bio.' Since posting he has received a large amount of love and encouragement from fans congratulating him on his achievement, reports the Mirror. Top BBC news One fan reminisced before wishing him a Merry Christmas: 'Well done, I hope everyone had a good run. We used to spend Christmas and New Year in Scotland, miss those days, Christmas greetings,' while another wrote: 'Have a very happy Christmas and thank you for you and your family done to raise awareness and funding of a new research facility in Scotland. Best wishes for 2025.' Another supporter commended his strength, stating, 'Well done Glenn! Another 5km completed. Doesn't matter how long it took.' A further admirer expressed their best wishes: 'Well done have a wonderful Christmas'. A fifth individual joined in with festive cheer and gratitude, saying, 'Happy Christmas Glenn and Claire and well done to all who took part! And happy Christmas to Atholl and Emily.' The broadcaster, who is just 48, faced a life changing diagnosis of an incurable brain tumour just weeks after a bike accident hospitalised him in 202
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