RACHEL Sene donned a papier-mache brain for Sunday’s Eynsham 10k and fun run.

Ms Sene, 22, from Abingdon, was diagnosed two months ago with a rare circulatory disorder in the brain called an arteriovenous malformation (AVM).

Along with 15 friends, running as the Brain Team, she raised £2,144 for the Butterfly AVM charity, which supports research into the condition.

Ms Sene, who works for the careers service at Oxford University, said: “It was really enjoyable and a really good atmosphere.

“It was quite difficult and I didn’t make it easy for myself by wearing a papier-mache brain and a big cycle helmet made to look like a brain.

“It’s a charity close to my heart and it’s great to have my friends supporting me.”

To make a donation, see justgiving.com/thebrainteam

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