A YOUNG Largs skateboarder who battled a brain tumour has completed an epic month-long challenge to help fund research into the disease.
Innes Donaldson was only 17 years old when he was diagnosed with a benign craniophrayngioma brain tumour after being ill for months.
Since then he has had two surgeries and radiotherapy to remove the tumour and prevent it from returning.
As previously reported in May, the now 20-year-old has set out to raise funds for a charity that is close to his heart - Brain Tumour Research.
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The charity ran a '200K In May Your Way' challenge, with those who signed up being asked to cover 200 kilometres in the space of a month through walking, jogging, running, cycling, swimming or a combination of some or all of the five.
The former Largs Academy pupil explained that the challenge had a deeper meaning because he was incredibly lucky enough to ring the bell near the end of last year to signify the end of his treatment. Not everybody will be able to experience that same luck.
By the end of May, he successfully completed 204 kilometres by cycling and walking around Largs and raised £1,444 for the charity who are dedicated to funding research and raising awareness of brain tumours.
He said: "I can't believe I completed the challenge, but also raise deeper awareness of a very important cause that isn't spoken about enough, especially in younger people.
"Overall, I found it quite enjoyable but I figured out quickly that running is not for me. The challenge itself went very smoothly which I am incredibly thankful for. My family and friends were nothing but supportive which makes this challenge easier.
"I am definitely thinking about doing a challenge similar to this again."
Now he wants to give a special message to the Largs community who helped him raise the money.
He added: "I just want to add a huge thank you to everyone for all their continued support and donations. It really means a lot to me.
"The money that you have donated will help save and improve the quality of life to the people affected by brain tumours."
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