"I had a seizure at the gym then suffered a horrifying diagnosis at just 21"

Isaac Wilton, a young man who collapsed with no warning during a gym session, has been handed an awful cancer diagnosis. The 21-year-old had an unexpected seizure in April, which led to an MRI and CT scan revealing a grade 4 glioblastoma (GBM), —a type of brain tumour.

Reflecting on the terrifying incident, Issac, from Leicestershire, said: : "The seizure at the gym came completely out of the blue. I felt totally normal, then suddenly, I'm lying in a hospital bed about to have MRI and CT scans. Next thing I know, I'm being told I have an aggressive brain tumour, which I never thought would happen to me at just 21 years old."

Glioblastomas typically have an average lifespan of merely 12-18 months post-diagnosis. Isaac has bravely undergone chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments and surgery in May to remove the tumour, reports Leicestershire Live

Despite ongoing chemotherapy, his family is rallying support, raising £162,000 for innovative immunotherapy treatment which could potentially harness Isaac's own immune system to combat the cancer by using the tumour to develop a vaccine.

Today, Isaac set off on a 13-mile journey from Leicester City's King Power stadium to Coalville clock tower in an effort to raise additional funds. "I chose the King Power because Leicester City Football Club means so much to me," said Isaac.

"I've grown up supporting them, and this way, I can link something I love with my battle against this terrible disease. Ending at Coalville Clock Tower is also significant - I want to finish this walk surrounded by the wonderful people and place that I call home."

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The courageous Leicestershire lad hopes his fundraising efforts and his story will increase awareness about brain tumours and the research required to combat them. You can find Isaac's fundraising campaign page here.

Isaac further stated: "The treatments aren't cheap, but I know they give me the best chance. That's why I'm doing this walk. I might be in pain, I might be tired, and I might need a wheelchair, but I'm going to keep going because I'm fighting for my life. My advice to others going through something similar is to surround yourself with amazing people who lift you up and stay strong, even when it's tough."

Ashley McWilliams, Community Development Manager at Brain Tumour Research, said: "Isaac's courage in facing such an aggressive disease is truly inspiring. "His fundraising not only helps him access life-saving treatment but also raises vital awareness about the urgent need for more brain tumour research, which currently receives just 1% of national cancer research funding. Increasing this is crucial to finding a cure.

"I picked the King Power because Leicester City Football Club means so much to me,".