23-year-old Newhaven dad tragically dies after brain tumour battle

A young Newhaven dad has tragically lost his battle with cancer.
By Jennifer Logan
Published 13th Jan 2021, 11:26 BST
Updated 13th Jan 2021, 11:32 BST
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Morgan Sandalls, 23, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) brain tumour in November, 2019, after he started having seizures.

He died peacefully on Sunday, January 10, his family has confirmed. 
Morgan, who was a gas and heating engineer, underwent surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy in his fight against the disease.

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But at the end of last year, he was tragically told the tumour had grown and he had just weeks to live.

Morgan Sandalls with his son, Riley, who is now aged two. Picture: Brain Tumour ResearchMorgan Sandalls with his son, Riley, who is now aged two. Picture: Brain Tumour Research
Morgan Sandalls with his son, Riley, who is now aged two. Picture: Brain Tumour Research

Morgan’s family are fundraising for Brain Tumour Research, inspired by Morgan.

They took part in a ten-mile Santa Dash last December – Morgan on a mobility scooter – to raise funds for research to find a cure.

If anyone would like to make a donation to the charity, visit www.braintumourresearch.org/donation, quoting Morgan & Elisha Sandalls as your inspiration.

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