A fitness blogger from Balham will be spinning towards a brain tumour cure as she leads a charity class in memory of a close friend.

Amy Jones, who is known for her motivational fitness posts on Instagram, is supporting the Brain Tumour Research charity in tribute to her friend Phil Blackmore who died from the disease in 2016.

With more than 11,000 followers, Amy is hoping her social media community will help to raise awareness of the fact that brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer.

Despite this fact, historically just 1 per cent of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease.

To raise funds for research, Amy is also hosting a charity spin class on Saturday, February 23 as part of the charity’s On Yer Bike campaign.

Taking place at Digme Fitness in Fitzrovia, the event will see up to 60 people join Amy for a BEAT spinning class, where they will cycle in sync with each other and the music.

Amy said: “I’m really excited for this event as it’s for a cause extremely close to my heart. Phil loved his fitness, taking part in the Etape du Tour, triathlons and marathons, so this seemed like a great way to honour him.

“Please come along and join in the fun if you can. Everyone who joins will get a coffee shot on arrival and an espresso martini after the class from Beanbag Coffee, plus refuel from Pho Restaurant and goody bags to take home.”

Phil Blackmore was diagnosed with a low-grade brain tumour in August 2016 at the age of 31 and his sudden death, just weeks later on New Year’s Eve, has inspired Amy to raise funds and awareness for research into brain tumours.

Janice Wright, community fundraising manager for Brain Tumour Research in London, said: “Thank you to Amy for organising this event as part of our On Yer Bike campaign. The spin class sounds like great fun and we’re really pleased that it has already raised more than £700.

“Phil’s story reminds us that brain tumours are indiscriminate and can affect anyone at any age. What’s more, they kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer yet, historically, just 1 per cent of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease, and Brain Tumour Research is proud to be changing this.”

To make a donation to Brain Tumour Research via Amy’s fundraising page, go to https://onyerbike.everydayhero.com/uk/amy