Category: Blog post
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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’s 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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Amazing Alan hopes to hit £100k target with Boston Marathon run
Alan Johnstone, who lost his wife Anneka to a brain tumour, is representing The Charity in the Boston Marathon on 15 April.
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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
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“The right people at the right time saved our little girl’s life.”
Georgina Johnstone, from Harrogate, was just one when she was diagnosed with a brain tumour last September. Now her family are raising awareness of brain tumour symptoms to help others spot the signs.
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“Looking back… there were loads of symptoms I brushed off.”
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!
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Celebrating our international partners for International Brain Tumour Awareness Week
We’re celebrating International Brain Tumour Awareness Week by shining a spotlight on others.
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Shifting the dial on inclusion in medical research
This Black History Month we’re examining ways The Brain Tumour Charity can help work towards making participation in medical research more inclusive.
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Alastair’s Story: Part One – Crossing a Threshold
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.
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Alastair’s Story: Part Two – A robot called Stealth
In his second guest blog post, Ali Travis describes coming to terms with his diagnosis and explaining it to his loved ones.