Chris Russell, from Kilmarnock, became extremely unwell after medics diagnosed him with a form of testicular cancer called a germ cell tumour in March. Test revealed the 38-year-old had a 10cm tumour.
Chris Russell(Image: Supplied)
A Scots dad was left unable eat after being diagnosed with a 10cm cancerous tumour.
Chris Russell, from Kilmarnock, became extremely unwell after medics diagnosed him with a form of testicular cancer called a germ cell tumour in March. Test revealed the 38-year-old had a 10cm tumour that had developed in his abdomen.
Chris was put through gruelling chemotherapy treatment at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Glasgow. He has now completed chemotherapy and is awaiting a scan before surgery to remove the tumour.
As Glasgow Live reports, he celebrated the major milestone by taking part in the Off the Beatson Track in Glasgow alongside his parents, partner Louise and children Poppy, Brae, Pippa and Remi.
They were also joined by his sister Kerys Hamilton, her partner with even the family dog Bailey tagging along for the 10k walk this month. Together they have already raised an incredible £5,350 for Beatson Cancer Charity.
The whole family are taking part.(Image: Supplied)
Kerys said: “We are so proud of Chris and everything he has come through this year. To have him walk beside us at Off the Beatson Track feels amazing. He’s always been the sporty, competitive one in our family, so it was really difficult to watch him so unwell and unable to do the things he loves. To now celebrate him finishing chemotherapy by doing this walk together is really special.”
She added: “When Chris was in hospital we first heard about Off the Beatson Track and said straight away we wanted to do it. The Beatson haven’t just cared for Chris – they’ve saved his life. We’ll never be able to thank them enough, but taking part in this event is our way of giving back.
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“The support has been overwhelming. We raised over £1,000 in the first hour of setting up our page, and to now have passed £5,000 is incredible. Everyone has been behind us, and we can’t wait to be part of such a positive, uplifting day.”
In its 12th year, Off the Beatson Track welcomed more than 20,000 participants, who walked over 124,000 miles – turning Glasgow’s west end yellow in support of people facing cancer. The 10k route on Sunday, August 24, started at the Riverside Museum, heading past The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre on Great Western Road, through Kelvingrove Museum, and returning to finish at the Riverside. Once across the finish line, walkers were encouraged to enjoy the festival village, with live entertainment and food stalls for all ages.
Sponsored by Allied Vehicles, this fun-filled day is fully accessible and suitable for everyone, with music, family entertainment, and a feel-good atmosphere throughout.
Maisie McCormick, Community Fundraising Manager at Beatson Cancer Charity, said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating our 12th Off the Beatson Track event this year. We’re so grateful to everyone who has taken part over the years – some families have been with us since the beginning, so we hope everyone will get behind the celebrations this year and join us. Every single person who signs up is allowing us to support more cancer patients and their families over the years to come, and we cannot thank you enough for that.”