The family of an Angus woman hope her death can increase awareness of a brain cancer charity.
Jill Allen, 51, died last week after a battle with glioblastoma, which is the most aggressive malignant primary brain tumour.
The Letham Primary School teacher had raised £2,500 since September last year for Brain Tumour Research following her terminal diagnosis.
Husband Laurence, 53, said: “Brain Tumour Research operates out of Buckingham and we want to raise awareness of the problem with funding.
“Brain cancer continues to receive less than 1% of the cancer research budget, yet brain tumours kill more than any other form of cancer. There will be a collection for the charity at Jill’s funeral on Thursday.”
Mrs Allen, who was mum to Matthew, 22, and Hayley, 25, was diagnosed with brain cancer shortly after complaining of feeling ill in February last year
A scan found a tumour the size of a small orange pressing on her brain and an operation was carried out to remove it just three days later.
The surgery removed 95% of the tumour and she underwent two further operations but the latest one in June left her with mobility issues.
She decided she was not going to have any more operations following the surgery and chose to return home and let nature take its course.
Brain Tumour Research was launched in April 2009 to raise awareness and funding for scientific research into brain tumours and improve outcomes for patients.
It is the only national charity in the UK dedicated to granting 100% of its funds to continuous and sustainable scientific research into brain tumours.
Sue Farrington-Smith, director of Brain Tumour Research, said: “Every day I hear from people whose lives are being devastated by this disease, whose treatment is falling short, who are living without hope for a cure.
“Action needs to be taken now, by the government, the larger cancer charities and the general public. We can’t afford to wait a year, let alone 10.”
Mrs Allen planned her own funeral before she died and the service will take place at Parkgrove Crematorium in Friockheim on Thursday.