Fundraising walk takes place at Loughborough College to raise money for member of staff with brain cancer

Tuesday, 6 May 2025 16:27

Over £20,000 has currently been raised.

Fundraising walks have taken place at Loughborough College to help raise funds for a member of staff with an aggressive and cancerous brain tumour.

Gilly is an Academic Coach in the Sixth Form at Loughborough College.

On the website Gilly Kicks Cancer it says 'To give myself the best chance of survival, I need to raise an overwhelming £250,000 for targeted therapy or immunotherapy which is not available on the NHS.'

Listen to Gilly Entwistle here:

To help towards the target staff, pupils and the community walked for 5 or 10km starting at Loughborough College.

Over £20,000 has currently been raised.

Listen to Neil Entwistle, Gilly's Dad, here:

Link to Gilly Kicks Cancer website

https://www.gillykickscancer.com/

More from Local News

Leicestershire recycling centres launch ReHome Zones for unwanted household items

All 13 household waste recycling sites across Leicestershire now have ReHome Zones, allowing residents to give unwanted items in good condition a second life instead of sending them for disposal.
Hinckley Leisure Centre Car Park to be closed for one day

Hinckley Leisure Centre Car Park to be closed for the day on 20th October 2026 for large steel sections to be delivered for the next stage of the improvement works
Van driver found guilty of trying to rape woman near M1 services

A van driver has been found guilty of attempting to rape a woman near services on the M1 earlier this year.
Hinckley and District Poppy Appeal holds tribute to the fallen at Triumph

Veterans, local dignitaries and members of the public gathered at the Triumph Motorcycle Experience in Hinckley this morning 17th October 2026 for a special event organised by the Hinckley and District Poppy Appeal.
Crimestoppers offers £1,000 reward to help find wanted Nuneaton man

A reward of up to £1,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Jayden Bailey, who is wanted on recall to prison and for breaching a slavery and trafficking risk order.
Police investigate seven courier fraud reports across Leicestershire

Police are urging residents to warn older relatives, friends and neighbours about courier fraud after seven reports across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Victims are being targeted by callers pretending to be police officers or bank staff.
Hinckley Banking Hub to open in December

A new Banking Hub for Hinckley town centre is expected to open in December, bringing face-to-face banking services to the town.
Castle Car Park in Hinckley to close for lighting improvements

Castle Car Park, behind Jaspers, will temporarily close from Thursday evening (15 October) while lighting columns are replaced. The car park is expected to reopen on Saturday (17 October).