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Scottish Cancer Strategy: What is it and what does it mean for us?
The Scottish Government has launched its Cancer Strategy outlining its plan to improve cancer services and overall survival in the next 10 years.
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Celebrities line up to support Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell
An online auction sees a host of celebrities offering prizes to support Theo Burrell, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour last year.
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Early Day Motion submitted honouring Laura Nuttall
Laura Nuttall, who passed away from a brain tumour on Monday 22 May, has inspired an Early Day Motion (EDM) to be put forward in parliament. Find out about this EDM and why it is a lovely way to pay tribute to this inspirational campaigner.
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Get ready for the summer holidays with our new partner – Currensea
Our new partnership with Currensea helps you save money every time you spend when abroad, all while helping us accelerate a cure for brain tumours.
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The Oli Hilsdon Foundation smashes fundraising goal 18 months early!
We’re driving forward cutting-edge research together, as the Foundation fulfils a ground-breaking new £1.5 million research grant 18 months early.
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Rob Walker’s Absent Friends Tour
Sports commentator Rob Walker, is set to cycle and run from John O’Groats to Land’s End in memory of four friends who passed away in the last two years.
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Volunteers’ Week celebrates our amazing volunteers!
Volunteers’ Week runs from 1 to 7 June, and we’ll be using it to celebrate the amazing volunteers that help The Brain Tumour Charity accelerate towards a cure!
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Key biomarker for aggressive meningiomas identified by researchers
Researchers at the University of Toronto have identified a biomarker that can predict how aggressive meningiomas may be in those diagnosed with this type of brain tumour.
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Fantastic Father’s Day Charity Gifts!
Do you want to give your dad or father figure a gift that means that much more this year? Then check out these brilliant charity gifts for Father’s Day!
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Grab this gear for Snowdon by Night 2023!
Are you doing our Snowdon by Night challenge this year? Here’s some got-to-have gear that you don’t want to set off without!
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London Marathon look back – Camilla’s Story
Five weeks after the London Marathon, Camilla, who is undergoing treatment for a glioblastoma brain tumour, looks back on a race she thought she might not be able to start, let alone finish.
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Remembering Laura Nuttall
It is with the utmost sadness for everyone in our community and everyone who knew her that we learn of the passing of Laura Nuttall.
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One Song Per Cycle – Josh’s Story
US musician Josh explains how making music is helping him navigate chemotherapy treatment for a brain tumour.
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Newcastle family to complete their “Walk to Disney” challenge
Dad James, and children Molly and Oliver, began their virtual challenge in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity last October – walking over 4,000 miles from Newcastle to Florida in Sarah’s memory. They will take their final steps in Disney World, Florida, on May 23rd, Sarah’s birthday.
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Volunteering at the Charity – Baljit’s story
Baljit Ahluwalia, one of our Involvement Volunteers, attended a fundraising event held by the Atwal Family. Here’s her account of what happened.
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What the new NHS drive to quicken diagnosis times means for us
NHS England has asked hospitals to work towards a 10 day turnaround for delivering diagnosis results but what does this mean for our community and what more can be done to improve diagnosis times for those affected by brain tumours?
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Our partnership with Wickes begins with a bang!
Team members from the home improvement retailer Wickes have been busy raising funds for The Brain Tumour Charity in stores across the UK.
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ARISTOCRAT – a pioneering trial using a cannabinoid-based drug to treat brain tumours
A major UK clinical trial of an oral spray containing cannabinoids to treat the most aggressive brain tumour has opened at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester.
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Mummy Has a Lump helps parents talk to children about cancer
“Mummy Has a Lump”, inspired by Simone’s own brain tumour diagnosis, is now listed as a resource on our website.
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Managing my memory- Insight and top tips from our young ambassador, Rebecca.
Recently we were lucky enough to have some time with our wonderful Young Ambassador Rebecca, to explore what being a teenager with a Brain Tumour was like for her.
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“Research into brain tumours is crucially important”
Ben Johnson, 24, from Islington, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in November 2019, after suffering a seizure while at university in London.
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Our Time Art Exhibition: a wrap up
We look back at this extraordinary exhibition of art, which helped tell the stories of those affected by a brain tumour and raised vital awareness and funds to accelerate change!
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The Brain Tumour Charity appoints new Interim CEO
The Brain Tumour Charity has announced today that Beth Worrall has been appointed as Interim CEO
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Spotlight on London Marathon Runners
Get to know some of the brave people who will be running the 2023 London Marathon in support of The Brain Tumour Charity.