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Young Stroke Survivor to Lead Luton Town as Mascot
7 Apr
Summary
- A 12-year-old boy will be the mascot for Luton Town at Wembley.
- He is a stroke survivor recovering from a brain tumour.
- Doctors recently cleared him of needing further treatment.
Kayden Douglas-Imasuen, a 12-year-old Luton Town fan, will serve as the team's mascot for the English Football League Trophy final at Wembley Stadium. This follows his recovery from a stroke that occurred during surgery for a brain tumour. Doctors recently confirmed he requires no further treatment after undergoing chemotherapy at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.
His journey to this moment began with physiotherapy and music therapy at Keech Hospice, where he met Luton Town players. The club maintained contact, ultimately offering him the mascot role. Kayden, who is also managing sight impairment and some paralysis, has prepared for the stadium's atmosphere by bringing ear defenders.
Kayden's mother, Lizzy, shared that his brain tumour was discovered in August 2024 after an optician noticed signs of raised pressure during a routine eye exam. This diagnosis came after several visits to a general practitioner who had not identified the issue. The early detection by the optician was critical, as Lizzy believes it likely saved Kayden's life. Tumours affecting the brain and central nervous system are the second most common childhood cancers in the UK.
