Category: Charity news

A year on from his surgery, seven-year-old Ravi Adelekan has brought together a star-studded cast of celebrities and musicians to create a charity musical performance of The Greatest Showman’s “A Million Dreams” alongside Bastille, Paloma Faith, Mary Berry, Coldplay and Damon Albarn

We wanted to say a huge thank you to all our supporters for helping us win.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of the first-ever The Brain Tumour Charity Chair of Translational Neuro-Oncology at The University of Manchester’s Cancer Research Centre (MCRC).

We recently held our “What if…?” workshops as part of the development our our new organisational strategy – Beyond Brain Tumours.

The Brain Tumour Charity has announced today that Graham Norton has been appointed as Interim CEO, after Alex Lochrane stepped down from his role as CEO.

We are really excited to launch our new campaign, Better Safe than Tumour, to raise awareness of the common signs and symptoms in both children and adults.

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.

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.

Join The Brain Tumour Charity’s Founders, Neil and Angela Dickson MBE, for an evening of dinner, dancing and an exciting silent auction in memory of their daughter Samantha Dickson

As we co-create our next organisation strategy we’re partnering with the people who have the greatest stake in driving change, our community. We want to bring you with us on this journey, and let you know the different points where you can be a voice for change. Hear from Involvement Champion, Neil Munn, about what it’s been like to help set this up and what he wants to see us achieve.

March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month and we’re here to celebrate all the incredible ways our community raise their voices for change!

We are delighted to announce today that Alex Lochrane has been appointed as our new Chief Executive Officer.

Written by and starring Charly Clive and Ellen Robertson, Britney is based on the sell-out live show. It is the true story of an extraordinary friendship amidst the reality of living with a brain tumour diagnosis

“We know we still have a mountain to climb, but we are very proud of what we have achieved so far and have inspired others to turn a negative into a positive. “ Neil and Angela Dickson, MBE

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 major UK trial of cannabis-based drug Sativex in treating the most aggressive form of brain tumour is to launch at 15 NHS hospitals, following promising results from a phase I study in 27 patients.

On Tuesday 10 August at Whilton Mill Karting Track, the motorsport community will unite for The Brain Tumour Charity

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.

We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with Make a Will Online, an easy and convenient way to write your Will for free

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.

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

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.

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.