Author: Jo Porter

The Ocean5 aims to break the world record for crossing the Pacific Ocean, unsupported, in an open rowing boat, to raise vital funds for The Lewis Moody Foundation

Imagine climbing the equivalent of the height of Everest on skis – while living with a glioblastoma. That’s what John Woodman did in a team of 12 including his daughter Belle. Here, she tells their story of Everest in the Alps.

“My prognosis is unknown but when you think about it, everything in life is unknown and every day is a gift.” ~ Matt’s story

The new series of the award-winning TV show ’24 Hours in A&E’ features the trauma team at Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham who uncover a brain tumour diagnosis.

A tribute to playwright Oliver Emanuel and a chance to listen to his last audio play.

How Grace won her case for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal.

This International Brain Tumour Awareness Week, we’re highlighting a brain tumour charity in Uganda that we’re supporting.

“Everything changed for me that day in February, and I must find a way to coexist peacefully with a passenger in my brain that is ultimately a part of who I am, and who I’ve always been.” 
~ Cameron Walker explains how he’s come to accept his brain tumour diagnosis.

How we worked with ITV soap Emmerdale on its brain tumour storyline.

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month we’re sharing Billy’s story to highlight the urgent need to accelerate cures for childhood brain tumours.

Ellen Yates is guest hosting on local radio to raise awareness of brain tumours.

How Pearl and Dean is helping to raise awareness of brain tumour symptoms this summer.

Alexander, 10, can now have treatment at home and his family can close their crowdfunding page.

The Glad Game has been turned into a book, play and film, to help people stay positive during the darkest times.

Extracts from Nicola Nuttall’s book – The Stars Will Still Be There

14 months after she first went to hospital, Simrat, 22, was told the news she longed to hear. She was in remission! Here’s her story.

Meet Kit Vincent who created the film Red Herring. In turning the cameras on himself and his loved ones, Kit processes his own brain tumour diagnosis. The film is being screened at selected cinemas from 3 May and is also available for streaming at home.

We’re excited to announce that we’ve appointed Dr Simon Newman as our new Chief Scientific Officer.

Catrin George-Carey was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour in March 2022. Now back at work following successful surgery, she’s highlighting the brain tumour symptoms that she initially brushed off – so that others don’t do so!

This Black History Month we’re examining ways The Brain Tumour Charity can help work towards making participation in medical research more inclusive.

In this four-part series, Ali Travis, who was diagnosed with a high-grade glioma at just 32, shares his beautifully written and, somehow, positive experience of coming to terms with his diagnosis. 

In his second guest blog post, Ali Travis describes coming to terms with his diagnosis and explaining it to his loved ones. 

In the third of a four-part series, Ali Travis, who is living with a high-grade glioma, shares his experience of coming to terms with his diagnosis. 

In the last of this four-part series, Ali Travis explains how being diagnosed with cancer taught him that “a good life cut short, is still a good life.”