A former cab driver who was diagnosed with brain cancer is preparing for a month-long walk to raise money to charity. 

Danny Mulcahy, 50, from Pokesdown, Bournemouth, has challenged himself to walk 10,000 steps a day in February for charity Brain Tumour Research. 

The father of two was diagnosed with a grade two astrocytoma in 2017 after he suffered a seizure. 

Forced to retire after a 15-year career as a black cab driver, he has undergone multiple surgeries, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. 

He said: “I’ve been told that any further treatment on my tumour could cause life-changing injuries including loss of speech.

"As I wait to have my check-up scan from this cycle of treatment, life is a little uncertain but I am remaining positive. It’s been seven years since I was diagnosed and I’m still here fighting.”

Danny, who moved from London to Bournemouth after his diagnosis, has raised £500 for his fundraiser so far. 

While tough to deal with, Danny believes there is a lack of awareness around the life-altering illness. 

He said: “Dealing with a brain tumour has been tough but what’s been even harder to get my head around is the lack of investment into research the disease compared to some other cancers.”

Brain tumours are reported to kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer. 

However, just one per cent of national cancer research spend is allocated to help fight it. 

Katrina Jones, head of community fundraising at Brain Tumour Research, said: “We’re really grateful to Danny for taking on the 10,000 Steps a Day in February challenge as it’s only with the support of people like him that we’re able to progress our research into brain tumours and improve the outcome for patients who are forced to fight this awful disease.”

Brain Tumour Research is a driving force behind increasing national annual spending of £35 million. 

It hopes their efforts can help improve survival rates and patient outcomes. 

To donate or find out more information, visit Danny's Facebook donation page.