Author: Piers Townley
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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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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 Brain Tumour Charity founders awarded New Year Honours
Neil and Angela Dickson have been awarded OBEs in recognition of their dedication to establishing the world’s largest brain tumour charity
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Trailblazing Manchester squash event begins
The Northern Joe Cup is now in its third year and this year the event is even bigger and better with a full week of squash-related activities and fundraising.
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Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire raises over £11,000
The Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire presented The Brain Tumour Charity founders with a cheque for £11,210 from their fundraiser event.
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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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Remembering Tom
On the anniversary of Tom Parker passing from his brain tumour we stand united with the whole community in paying tribute
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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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Wickes announces The Brain Tumour Charity as new charity partner
Home improvement retailer Wickes is proud to announce The Brain Tumour Charity as its new charity partner
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Hal Cruttenden treks the Sahara for charity!
Internationally renowned comedian, Hal Cruttenden, takes on the 100 km Sahara Trek in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity
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Cycling for charity: Brothers do London to Riga in memory of dad
Two brothers, cycling for charity, rode over 2000 km from London, England to Riga, Latvia in memory of their dad.
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All-women’s rowing team take on the Atlantic for charity
The women’s rowing team of three will be rowing over 3,000 nautical miles in the Talisker Atlantic Challenge.
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Random act of kindness results in donation!
A fireworks tribute in memory of Natalie Kate Harding from Coventry has led to a generous donation to help us defeat brain tumours.
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The Wanted release ‘Gold Forever (for Tom)’
Following the recent tragic passing of Tom Parker, The Wanted have today released a new version of their hit song and will generously be donating all net proceeds to The Brain Tumour Charity.
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Rishi Sunak supports North Yorkshire family’s Twilight Walk
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.
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Doctors blamed brain tumour symptoms on too much drink and sunstroke
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.
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Exciting new partnership with Make a Will Online
We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with Make a Will Online, an easy and convenient way to write your Will for free
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Announcing funding of pioneering glioblastoma research
The Brian Cross Memorial Trust will fund ‘Future Leader’ Dr Spencer Watson’s three year glioblastoma brain tumour research.
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Simon’s diagnosis story
The mum of a teenager who had two brain tumours was told her son’s symptoms could be because he was taking illegal drugs.
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“It’s so important that everyone has access to the same treatment, care, support and medical expertise.”
Nic, 43, from Essex was diagnosed with a Grade 1 ganglioglioma after having absence seizures for nearly 10 years.
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Celebrating our supporters going the extra mile this BTAM
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.