Thu Jan 02 06:58:30 UTC 2025: ## Local Man Braves Arctic Conditions for Brain Tumour Research

**Tromsø, Norway – January 2nd, 2025** – Jesse Walklin, 31, of Islington, is taking on the PolarNight Half Marathon in Tromsø, Norway this Saturday, January 4th, to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research. The grueling 13-mile race, which will see him navigate snow and ice in temperatures as low as -10°C, is a tribute to his mother, Caroline, who passed away five months ago at age 61 from an oligodendroglioma.

Walklin, a recruitment director, is joined by colleagues Craig Duncan, Freya Bull, and Mike Jones in the challenging race. He previously raised £25,000 for the charity by running the TCS London Marathon in a full brain costume. “Mum saw pictures and videos of me running London, but this time I won’t be able to go home and show her what we achieved,” he said. “I never knew about brain tumours before my mum was diagnosed.”

Walklin’s preparation for the PolarNight Half Marathon has involved specialized training to combat the extreme cold, including purchasing cleats for his trainers and practicing layering techniques. Brain Tumour Research has praised Walklin’s dedication, describing his commitment as an inspiration. Donations can be made via his JustGiving page. The charity also announced its upcoming “10,000 Steps a Day” challenge in February and expressed hope for a record-breaking year in fundraising.

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