Archie Goodburn meets prime minister over cancer funding
‘Give us a chance to fight’ Archie Goodburn is due to meet the prime minister today after his emotional plea for better brain cancer care and more research funding prompted a response from Downing Street. The Scottish swimmer made the appeal during an appearance on BBC Breakfast in August, calling on the government to appoint […]
2 weeks ago
Burnham invites Archie Goodburn after cancer plea
‘This has to change’ Prime Minister Andy Burnham has invited Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn to a personal meeting after the 25-year-old’s emotional plea for more brain cancer research funding. Speaking to BBC Breakfast through tears, Goodburn had implored the government to “give us a chance to fight for our lives”. Goodburn was diagnosed with inoperable […]
3 months ago
Swimmer with incurable brain cancer Archie Goodburn breaks down on BBC Breakfast as he issues emotional plea
He gave a heart-wrenching message to the prime minister Commonwealth Games swimmer and brain cancer activist Archie Goodburn broke down on BBC Breakfast this morning as he issued an emotional plea to Prime Minister Andy Burnham for more funding. The 25-year-old Scottish swimmer has become a passionate advocate for increased focus and funding on brain […]
3 months ago