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A young athlete from Anglesey who tirelessly campaigned for research into brain tumours before she died continues to be remembered for her bravery and courage.

Lucy Beesley, from Marianglas, was diagnosed with glioblastoma at the age of 19 - an aggressive brain tumour that became incurable and eventually took her life in March 2017.

Before the 25-year-old's battle came to an end, she raised thousands for research into the disease, as well as funds for those who supported her during treatment.

In tribute to her work, her memory and what she stood for, her mum, Sue Beesley family and friends continue to raise funds for research into the disease and for those who supported her daughter - a former International Island Games runner.

She recently held the Lucy Beesley Shield Day event at Bangor Tennis Club, which saw a fundraising tournament take place between the team and Bangor University's club.

(Image: Sue Beesley)

Mrs Beesley also presented a shield to Kevin Patey, captain of the tennis club, on the day - created to reflect Lucy's "strong and spirited desire to live her life with energy and passion".

The memorial piece is now on display at the Bangor Tennis Club house.

Speaking to North Wales Live, Mrs Beesley, said: "Soon after Lucy died, we decided we would have a shield in memory of her.

"Lucy felt very strongly about the under-funding of brain tumour research so the whole ethos of the shield is that is reflects her strong and spirited desire to live her life with energy and passion.

(Image: Sue Beesley)

"That underpins it all really and that was reflected in the fun of the tournament.

"It was important to promote that because it reflects the way she led her life.

"We vowed that we would continue to fundraise to perpetuate her memory and what she stood for."

The event, which saw the Bangor Tennis Club win for the third annual year, raised £200 for brain tumour research.

"Every year we donate to a different charity that is related to the support she received during her illness," Mrs Beesley added.

"Lucy was very spirited and active. She always knew that her brain tumour was very serious but she was determined to pack as much into her life as she could.

(Image: Sue Beesley)

"She was always as positive, passionate and energetic as she could be and as a result of her illness, she raised thousands of pounds for a number of charities.

"She did have a period when she was in remission which enabled her to travel a lot. She couldn't have packed much more into her life."

Glioblastoma - the most common cancerous brain tumour in adults - is the same disease Labour MP Tessa Jowell battled before she died in May last year.

Following Ms Jowell tireless campaign for better funding, treatments and recognition for the disease, a new treatment in the form of a fluorescent 'dye' which helps doctors target brain tumours is now being rolled out across the NHS.

An open day will take place for children at the Bangor Tennis Club, off Siliwen Road, on Saturday May 25 between 1 - 6pm.

The Tennis Club is keen to welcome new members of all ages and abilities and coaching is available if needed. For more information,contact suzybeeanglesey@gmail.com .