Inspirational LJ

For Adam Johnson and his mates making up “Team LJ”, this year’s Big Three Trek carries a deeply personal meaning.

Adam, alongside Mark, Chris, Troy, Michael, Shaun and Tim, walked this year for Adam’s son, Liam, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour after more than six months of unexplained illness and multiple misdiagnoses.

The 2026 Trek marks two years since Liam’s diagnosis was confirmed as a Medulloblastoma on his sixth birthday.

Adam and Erin sat down with Emma Lawrence from Channel Nine to share their story ahead of the NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round.

Donate today & help beat brain cancer

Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children, and adults aged under 40 in Australia, yet alarmingly very little is known about brain cancer, its causes or how it is treated.

That’s why we need your help. Every dollar helps in the fight against brain cancer. Your donation will go towards vital research to improve patient treatments and, hopefully, find a cure one day.

All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

Donate today, help beat brain cancer

Brain cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in children, and adults aged under 40 in Australia, yet alarmingly very little is known about brain cancer, its causes or how it is treated.

That’s why we need your help. Every dollar helps in the fight against brain cancer. Your donation will go towards vital research to improve patient treatments and, hopefully, find a cure one day.

All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

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