Category: Blog post
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“Falling 10,000 feet at 125mph is less scary than facing a brain tumour.”
Young Ambassador Lucy is taking on a skydive to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity.
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Taking To The Airwaves: Ellen’s brain tumour story
Ellen Yates is guest hosting on local radio to raise awareness of brain tumours.
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Paying it forward
How Pearl and Dean is helping to raise awareness of brain tumour symptoms this summer.
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Family celebrates medication milestone
Alexander, 10, can now have treatment at home and his family can close their crowdfunding page.
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Wishing Diving Duo Tom Daley and Noah Williams, Olympic Games success!
Tom has passionately supported us over many years in our drive to raise awareness and much-needed funds for vital research.
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Double your donation to double your impact: Matthew’s story
Have double the impact in giving people like Matthew a brighter future when you donate via The Big Give between 22 July and 29 July.
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National Bereaved Parents Day: Eva’s story
National Bereaved Parents Day (3 July 2024) exists to raise awareness for all parents who have lost a child of any age, to keep conversations going and to show the bereaved parent community that they are not alone. To mark this day, Emma and Dean, parents to Eva and Founders of Eva’s Angels, generously share their family’s story.
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I was in Ravi’s Dream Team Choir!
As our Community Fundraiser supporting Ravi and his family, Claire was part of Ravi’s Dream Team Choir on Britain’s Got Talent.
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The Glad Game and the Power of Positivity
The Glad Game has been turned into a book, play and film, to help people stay positive during the darkest times.
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Spotlight on Supporter Group, Firth’s Fundraisers
Paul set up Supporter Group Firth’s Fundraisers, and with family and friends, has raised over £20,000 since his diagnosis in March last year
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Men’s health week: Empowering men to prioritise their health
For Men’s Health Week, we chatted to some of our male involvement volunteers to learn more about their journeys. Here are their stories in their own words.
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“The scenery, from the mountains to the coastal roads, is spectacular, striking, stunning.” Andrew’s TwoWheelsJapan story
Meet Andrew, who is taking on a 3 month cycling tour of Japan to raise funds.
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June 8th is World Brain Tumour Day. Last June, Kimberley found out she had a brain tumour. This is her story.
On World Brain Tumour Day this year, we’ll be joining the call to raise greater awareness and understanding of brain tumours – to help people like Kimberley dealing with a brain tumour diagnosis.
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Volunteers’ week: The importance of our community’s voice
This Volunteers’ Week, we’re spotlighting some of our amazing Involvement Volunteers and giving them the opportunity to share what volunteering means to them!
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The Stars Will Still Be There
Extracts from Nicola Nuttall’s book – The Stars Will Still Be There
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In remission – those precious words.
14 months after she first went to hospital, Simrat, 22, was told the news she longed to hear. She was in remission. Here we share her story.
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Government funding for research into brain tumours
What happened to the £40m of Government funding that was committed to research into brain tumours in 2018?
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Red Herring – an emotive, humorous award-winning documentary.
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.
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Remembering the wonderful Tom Parker
We pay tribute to The Wanted’s legendary singer, this Brain Tumour Awareness Month
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Amy Nuttall to perform ‘Thank You Mother’ at the Smiley Charity Film Awards
Our High Profile Supporter actress Amy Nuttall, who is most recently known for her appearance in Mr Bates vs The Post Office and well-known for her role in critically acclaimed hit television series, Downton Abbey, has released a new track ‘Thank You Mother’
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Our High Profile Supporter, actress Amy Nuttall, releases a Mother’s Day song, ‘Thank You Mother’
‘Thank You Mother’ is in memory of Amy’s late mother who passed away at the end of 2023, following a three month brain tumour battle
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Connor, 22, takes on tough challenge to raise funds
Connor Moir, from Aberdeen, will line up for the HYROX Fitness Race, Glasgow, just 18 months after a brain tumour left him unable to walk.
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Vicki Michelle MBE, our new High Profile Supporter
Vicki is a much-loved stage and screen actress and we are honoured to have her support
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Our new High Profile Supporter, Amy Nuttall
The actress recently appeared in Mr Bates vs The Post Office, and has had roles in Emmerdale and Downton Abbey