Who? My name is Tom Tucker and I have cancer.

What? In January 2004, I was diagnosed with a brain tumour and several months later a significant portion was resected from my head. I now undergo frequent check ups to monitor the development of the remaining tumour. Following my first post operative check up in December 2004, I wanted to become more proactive by helping raise awareness and charitable donations to fund brain tumour research and treatment initiatives. As a result T4T began. All funds raised will be donated to appropriate organizations for research to help find a cure for brain tumours.

Where? In 2005 I raced in Ironman events in Australia, Canada and the United States. All events were successfully completed and helped raise awareness and donations to help find a cure for brain tumours. The plan in 2007 is to ride in the 2007 Tour of Courage.To see photos of the ride please click here.

Why? One in three people will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime. Due to advances in cancer detection and treatment almost two out of three cancer patients now survive. Even though brain tumours represent a small proportion of all cancer cases, unfortunately the survival rate is very low. It is the leading cause of cancer death in children and one of the most difficult adult cancers to treat.

How? Click below to:
- make a tax deductible donation to the My page at the Tour of Courage site

- or, e-mail Tom.