Young Adults Events

If you’re aged 16-30 and living with, or beyond, a brain tumour diagnosis, join us at one of our young adults events and meet others that understand.

We also have a range of young adult services to help young adults who are living with a brain tumour.

We truly understand that finding out you or someone close to you has a brain tumour is scary, lonely, and confusing. We are here to help you through difficult times. 

On this page:

• What to expect at our Young Adults events
• Young Adult events – online meet ups
• Please don’t worry about…
• Mary and Iona

What to expect at our Young Adults events

Everyone is welcome, we’re an informal and friendly bunch and the events are a fantastic way to meet new people who understand what you’re going through.

The events are free to attend, we ask that you register in advance so that we know how many people to expect and wouldn’t want anyone to miss out. 

Upcoming events

Online meet ups

Join us for some fun and to get to know others who understand.

As these are small group sessions, spaces are limited, so please sign-up below to help us plan the event.

Tea and Talk

What: This session is a chance to connect with others who understand. Bring along a cuppa and have a chat!

When: Saturday 25th January 2025
11am – 12:00pm – Book here

Find out how to join the online meet up and read our code of conduct.

Are you a young adult with a child under 18?
Did you know you can also attend one of our Family Days? Find out more here.

Please don’t worry about…

• Not making friends. We guarantee you will, everyone is in a similar boat and understands your situation so you’re sure to make friends. Plus, our friendly team are there to help too.
• Fatigue. You’ll be surrounded by people who understand and if there’s anything you don’t want to do, or if you just want some time to relax, that’s 100% okay!
• Not being good at the activities. This is a relaxed space of supportive peers where it’s not the winning but the taking part (and having fun) that counts.
• Knowing others who are attending. Joining this event may make you feel less alone, help you understand what is happening and make you less worried.

If you have any questions please contact the Young Adults Team on YAS@thebraintumourcharity.org.

Join our online support community

Our online support groups are a great place to connect with other young adults affected by a brain tumour and share your experiences.

Join today

Mary and Iona

After months of chatting to each other on Instagram, Mary and Iona were thrilled to finally meet in person at our first young adults’ meet up of the year in Birmingham.

As Mary and Iona know, it can be a lifeline talking to someone who “gets it.”

Mary said, “When you try and explain what it’s like to have a brain tumour to other teenagers, they just don’t understand. But Iona does and I was so excited to actually meet her.”

Iona agreed, adding “The best part of the day was seeing Mary!”