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CARL PIDDINGTON RIP Carl Piddington was the son of the late Bill Tarmey, who played Jack Duckworth in Coronation Street, and Bill became our Patron after Carl’s brain tumour diagnosis.
Carl had treatment, including surgery to remove most of his lemon-sized tumour.
He later developed a second tumour and experienced seizures, sometimes up to 12 a day, but lived for nearly 10 years after his diagnosis. Sadly, Carl passed away in March. Like his father before him, Carl and his family campaigned tirelessly for Brain Tumour Research. They helped organise numerous events to raise funds and even appeared on the TV game show All Star Family Fortunes.
Carl was a Manchester pub landlord. He was a hard worker, a keen sports player and had been fit and healthy.
As Carl said: “The whole family, and many of our friends, have got behind us and helped raise thousands. One day in 2009, he had difficulty controlling It keeps us busy and motivated. I get angry about the lack of funding his hand. After a massive seizure and and, like my dad who was a Patron subsequent tests, Carl was told that he had an aggressive brain tumour and that it could of Brain Tumour Research, I will end his life within a year without surgery, or always do everything I can to raise awareness.” maybe five years with surgery.
Carl and Sandra presenting a cheque to Hugh Adams
28 Summer 2019 www.braintumourresearch.org
Our Head of Stakeholder Relations, Hugh Adams, became a close friend of Carl’s and paid tribute to him: “I knew Carl for nearly eight years. He faced his diagnosis with courage and the whole family raised vital funds and awareness.
“He was an inspiration to many. He made a difference and I am proud that I called him a friend.” Carl’s wife, Sandra, and the family continue to be stalwart supporters. We salute them and continue our fight in Carl’s memory.
To help us keep funding our Research Centres and campaigning for increased national investment to find a cure for patients like Carl, please consider setting up a monthly Direct Debit via our website www.braintumourresearch.org/ donate-now
