# From Brain Tumor to Everest | Leeds News

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Podcast: [Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leeds-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573170)
Published: 2026-07-05T19:13:20+00:00
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Matt Carpenter, a 36-year-old event medic from Hull, is preparing for his toughest challenge yet—scaling Everest Base Camp next May—to prove that a brain tumor diagnosis doesn’t define your limits. Diagnosed in 2018 with a non-cancerous tumor that caused brain injury, radiation scarring, and even Type 1 diabetes, Matt turned his adversity into purpose. He’s raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, tackling his 13th Tough Mudder in a gorilla costume (with pie-to-the-face stakes), and chasing his dream of becoming a paramedic—now studying at the University of Hull. His mission? To show others that life after diagnosis isn’t over—it’s just beginning. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aa4404251d72b834

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