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Skydiver Honors Late Father with Charity Jump for Brain Tumors

1/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Tianna-Marie Shellard, 27, will complete a 10,000-foot skydive to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity.
She honors her father, John Powell, who died from an aggressive brain tumor at age 44 after a rapid health decline.
Shellard notes the randomness of brain tumors and that both her father and Lauren were healthy before their diagnoses.
Through the fundraising, she aims to raise awareness and support families facing similar challenges.

History

Historical Context

The National Cancer Act of 1971, signed by President Richard Nixon, allocated $1.5 billion to enhance cancer research and established the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a key player in this effort. This act marked the beginning of a national "war on cancer," significantly influencing ongoing initiatives like Tianna-Marie Shellard's fundraiser for The Brain Tumour Charity, which aims to support families affected by brain tumors.

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Story summary

Tianna-Marie Shellard, 27, will complete a 10,000-foot skydive to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity.
She honors her father, John Powell, who died from an aggressive brain tumor at age 44 after a rapid health decline.
Shellard notes the randomness of brain tumors and that both her father and Lauren were healthy before their diagnoses.
Through the fundraising, she aims to raise awareness and support families facing similar challenges.

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