Category: Blog post
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Running gear to get set for the London Marathon!
Are you running the London Marathon, a different marathon, or running for fun? Whatever the case, our charity running gear will make sure you look great, stay comfy, and help out a fantastic cause!
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“I refuse to be defined by my diagnosis – Karen Bucknall’s story
Karen Bucknall, 52, from Gloucestershire was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2021 after she sought an explanation for the headaches she was experiencing throughout her chemotherapy treatment for stage 3 bowel cancer.
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We need faster brain tumour diagnosis – Lily’s story
Earlier this Brain Tumour Awareness Month we caught up with one of our Trustees, Hayley Conroy, to learn more about the devastating diagnosis experience that her granddaughter, Lily, and family went through. Ahead of the launch of our faster diagnosis report in just two weeks’ time, we are talking about how important a quick, well-supported, and earlier brain tumour diagnosis process is. You can read our previous blog about why we are campaigning on this here.
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Nickie Aiken shares her brain tumour experience
Conservative MP Nickie Aiken has opened up for the first time about her own experience of being diagnosed with a brain tumour to support Brain Tumour Awareness Month (BTAM)
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New Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission report
To mark their five year anniversary, The Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission has published a report highlighting the variations in care across NHS brain cancer services in the UK
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History of the Twilight walk
Take a look at how our flagship event, the Twilight Walk, has transformed over the years.
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Tanguy and Maxence’s story
Our wonderful supporter Tanguy shares his story of why he cycled 55 miles for his son, Maxence.
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Man living with a brain tumour taking on the London Marathon
Despite living with a grade four glioblastoma, John will be taking on the London Marathon this March alongside his wife Rachel.
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Challenge 88: A Challenge for charity like no other
We asked you to limber up and lunge into the New Year with Challenge 88 – a challenge for charity- and you did us proud!
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Spotlight on supporter group, Kirsty’s Crusaders
Kirsty’s Dad Chris, 75, took on a 50 mile walk over 5 days – to mark what would have been her 50th birthday.
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Woman’s brain tumour diagnosis inspired her to become a neuro nurse
Kate Baker, a Neuro Critical Care Nurse from Essex, advocates for the importance of knowing the signs and symptoms of brain tumours after her own brain tumour diagnosis.
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Young girl’s epilepsy scan found a rare brain tumour
Abbie, a young girl from Nottingham was diagnosed with a rare pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma brain tumour during a routine MRI scan for epilepsy.
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Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Day
Wednesday 11 January was the second ever Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Day. And, we were all over the UK representing our aim of finding a cure faster!
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Amazing in-memory fundraising by the Christian White Memorial Fund
Christian’s family and friends have been tireless in their efforts to raise money for glioblastoma research in his memory
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The Platinum Champions Awards are in honour of Her Majesty The Queen and launched by the Royal Voluntary Service in 2022!
The Platinum Champions Awards are in honour of Her Majesty The Queen and launched by the Royal Voluntary Service in 2022. Two recipients of this prestigious awards are key supporters of The Brain Tumour Charity; Heather Dearie and Iain McLean.
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Why getting involved in clinical research is important to me!
In this blog, Stephen tells us why it is so important to take part in clinical research. He talks us through his experience of volunteering in the Sativex clinical trial (Phase 1) and joining the Involvement Network.
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Open letter from NHS, charity and community leaders to people with a weakened immune system
In May, we joined together with the NHS and many other charity leaders to co-sign the open letter below, encouraging people with a weakened immune system to continue to book in or visit a walk-in centre for their COVID-19 vaccines including a Spring booster dose.
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The ‘lucky fall’ which led to a brain tumour diagnosis.
Model and actress Mandy Lomax has described how she was diagnosed with a brain tumour after a ‘lucky fall’ whilst filming a scene on horseback.
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We stand together with all our community in sadness at the news of Tom Parker’s death
Our hearts go out to Kelsey, their family, everyone at The Wanted as well as its fans in the UK and worldwide.
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“We thought Dad had brain fog after his Covid vaccination.”
Laura Hobbs lost her 72-year-old dad to an aggressive brain tumour just 25 days after having symptoms the family originally thought were a reaction to the Covid vaccination.
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Millie’s blog – experiences of growing up with a parent who has a brain tumour diagnosis
Keen to help others, Millie has shared advice and tips for other young people, who may be growing up with a parent who has a brain tumour diagnosis.
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“My dreams of being a professional footballer were dashed by my brain tumour.”
Rhys Holmes, 31 from Newport in South Wales, spent his childhood dreaming of playing football before his young hopes were dashed when he started having symptoms of what would be diagnosed as a brain tumour.
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Meet our London Marathon runners – Claire’s story
My marathon journey has been a bit of a whirlwind. I lost my husband to this cruel disease in April last year after a courageous 17 month battle.
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Meet our London Marathon runners – Nina’s story
Well I have just got back from my best run yet! It wasn’t my longest or fastest but definitely one that I will remember.