During the summer of 2006, Lee began experiencing severe headaches. Due to Lee having a high profile role as a Financial Controller with Bonar Floors, and a busy home and social life, initially Lee put the headaches down to tiredness and stress. The headaches continued and Lee sought medical advice. This eventually led to Lee having an MRI scan in September. On Sunday 17 September 2006 whilst working at home, Lee suffered a brain haemorrhage. Lee was rushed initially to the Kingsmill Centre Sutton-in-Ashfield and then transferred to the QMC Nottingham where his consultant was waiting with the results of his MRI scan. The scan clearly showed a brain toumour located just above Lee's left ear. Lee's family were advised that Lee may not survive the transfer between hospitals and then that he may not survive the major surgery required imediately to remove the tumour. Lee was a fighter, who had a great love of life. Not only did Lee survive the surgery, but he was allowed home just a few days after. Unfortunatley the initial joy of Lee surviving the surgery was dampened when the results of a biopsy of the brain tumour confirmed that it was cancerous and very aggressive (glioblastama multiforme). Lee faced the diagnosis head on and immediately began radiotherapy followed by a course of chemotherapy. Lee even began working again when his treatment and its affects allowed. Lee began having regular brain scans to determine if the brain tumour had returned. Lee's optimism began to grow as scan after scan gave the news that he wanted to hear - no activity. In August 2008, a few short weeks before the second anniversary of Lee's original brain tumour, Lee had another routine scan. The scan revealed the devastating news that the brain tumour had returned. Lee underwent further major brain surgery and began a second course of chemotherapy. Unfortunately a scan in December 2008 halfway through Lee's course of chemotherapy, confirmed that the brain tumour had returned, which meant the chemotherapy wasnt working. In January 2009, Lee underwent further brain surgery to remove the tumour and also insert chemotherapy implants directly into the affected area. Again, unfortunately the treatment was unsuccessful and less than 8 weeks after surgery a scan confirmed that the brain tumour had returned again. The scan also gave the devastating news that the brain tumour had begun to grow inwards, making surgery a less viable option. After discussion with his consultant and family, Lee began a course of Avastin. This was considered the final attempt to find a drug capable of stopping or reducing the rate of growth of the tumour. Unfortunately the Avastin had no effect and the treatment was withdrawn. At 12.45pm on Monday 21 September 2009, Lee passed away at his parents home. Lee left his wife Jo, stepson Jordan (15) and son Freddie (4). Lee was an only child and passed away a few weeks after his 37th birthday. Lee's passing has left a huge hole in the lives of his family and friends. Other chapters within Lee's life story will highlight Lee's larger than life personality and love of life. His loss has deeply affected those close to him, and others in the local community. This was demonstrated when Lee was cremated, with over 300 attending the ceremony. I hope in telling Lee's story, it will help Lee's family and friends remember the tremendous courage he showed throughout his battle. I hope visitors to this site will also get a sense of the qualities of the man, his principles and also be inspired by the way he approached his illness. If this is achieved, it would be a fitting tribute to a great man, beloved son, loving husband, doting father and great mate. Chip