Author: Piers Townley

A fireworks tribute in memory of Natalie Kate Harding from Coventry has led to a generous donation to help us defeat brain tumours.

Following the recent tragic passing of Tom Parker, The Wanted have today released a new version of their hit song and will generously be donating all net proceeds to The Brain Tumour Charity.

Andrew and Julie Elsworth’s Twilight Walk on Sunday 3 was especially poignant because Andrew’s only son, and Julie’s stepson, Daniel, passed away only two weeks ago, aged just 35.

A much-needed long weekend break for Kelly and Russ Lees turned into a six-week nightmare and being separated from their children after his shock diagnosis.

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The Brian Cross Memorial Trust will fund ‘Future Leader’ Dr Spencer Watson’s three year glioblastoma brain tumour research.

The mum of a teenager who had two brain tumours was told her son’s symptoms could be because he was taking illegal drugs.

Nic, 43, from Essex was diagnosed with a Grade 1 ganglioglioma after having absence seizures for nearly 10 years.

Blair Smart from Fife, is taking on 10k a day throughout March’s Brain Tumour Awareness Month inspired by his mum’s brain tumour diagnosis.

New ‘Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence’ status recognises delivery of outstanding care and treatment by NHS staff in their efforts to provide above excellent patient care through a difficult time

The Brain Tumour Charity responds to trial suggesting cannabis-based drug could be combined with chemotherapy in recurrent glioblastomas

Travelling abroad for brain tumour treatments could lead to significant COVID-19 testing costs

We are calling on the Prime Minister to protect charity funded research – and we need your help!

Driven by a personal connection, the fundraising partnership will showcase the world of motorsport to a huge UK and international audience raising vital funds for research and driving awareness of brain tumours.

The Oli Hilsdon Foundation pledges £1.5 million to fund a pioneering University College London research programme into brain tumours.

Today marks the start of The Big Bake, uniting all our community to host their own Big Bake events to help raise awareness, as well as money for research and support for those affected by brain tumours.

Clare Normand is on the leadership team at The Brain Tumour Charity as Head of Strategy. She is also a fundraiser and raises awareness in her son’s name.

Neil and Angela Dickson have been named as the first recipients of a major global award from world leaders in the field.

It is the UK’s largest matched funding campaign and through the campaign any donation made here until 12pm on Tuesday 8th December is eligible to be doubled.

Our Fleet-based charity was founded in 1996 by Neil and Angela Dickson after the tragic death of their beloved daughter Samantha, just a few days before her 17th birthday

Seven months into the pandemic, and COVID-19 continues to have a devastating impact for so many people affected by a brain tumour.

Our researchers from The Everest Centre have new results that show the drug trametinib can stop tumour growth in some children with low grade brain tumours, in some cases the tumour was seen to shrink as well.

Across the board, support for our awareness and fundraising campaign is gathering pace

There was a huge outpouring of support for Tom Parker and his family, following his announcement across social media platforms on Monday of his brain tumour diagnosis.