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Brave Doctor Josie sails into Island on funds voyage

By Emily Pearce

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

 

Brave Doctor Josie sails into Island on funds voyage

Top, from left, Josie and Roger at East Cowes Marina with cancer specialist Prof Geoff Pilkington and director of Brainstrust Helen Bulbeck. Bottom, Josie after her operation.

A DOCTOR, sailing around Britain to raise funds for brain tumour research after being diagnosed with a tumour herself, was welcomed in Cowes by members of Island charity Brainstrust.

Josie Phillips, 27, and her husband, Roger, from Norwich, hope to raise £20,000 through sponsorship.

Helen Bulbeck, of Brainstrust, said: "We are truly inspired by Josie’s bravery and strength in the face of her brain tumour. Her journey shows real strength of character and gives other patients and their families hope in a time of sadness."

Reporter: emilyp@iwcpmail.co.uk

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