Overview

• Cate Jackson, a retired professional swimmer, was initially misdiagnosed with labyrinthitis before a March 2023 MRI revealed a meningioma brain tumour.
• Following surgical removal of the tumour and radiotherapy, Cate is under routine medical monitoring and has regained much of her normal life.
• Her daughter, Isobel Manna, completed an 83.7 km run on May 17, 2025, across the Jurassic Coast to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research.
• Isobel's efforts have raised over £1,000 for the charity, highlighting the need for improved detection, treatment, and awareness of brain tumours.
• Brain Tumour Research emphasizes the indiscriminate nature of brain tumours, with approximately 12,000 new cases diagnosed annually in the UK.