Category: Charity news

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.

Neil and Angela Dickson have been named as the first recipients of a major global award from world leaders in the field.

Our Fleet-based charity was founded in 1996 by Neil and Angela Dickson after the tragic death of their beloved daughter Samantha, just a few days before her 17th birthday

Seven months into the pandemic, and COVID-19 continues to have a devastating impact for so many people affected by a brain tumour.

There was a huge outpouring of support for Tom Parker and his family, following his announcement across social media platforms on Monday of his brain tumour diagnosis.

The Nobel Prize for Chemistry 2020 has just been awarded to two female scientists, Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna, for their work on developing the CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technique.

Share your experiences and help create change in the treatment and care received by people living with a brain tumour diagnosis.

Our supporter, Caroline Smyth, is helping us raise vital awareness during National Eye Health Week 21-27 September

The prestigious nominations include Volunteer Team–Young Ambassadors, and our Chair of Trustees, Jack Morris

It was announced on Friday that BRIAN has been nominated for the ‘Breakthrough of the Year’ award

Accelerated by the impact of COVID-19 which has seen demand for support services soar, the merger is the latest move towards consolidation in a sector historically populated with small charities, many of them founder-led.

The recent National Cancer Patient Experience Survey highlighted, once again, that those diagnosed with a brain tumour have one of the worst experiences of all cancer patients.

Freyja, from Porthtowan, on the Cornish north coast, launched the Wholesome World App last year and in April, it gained NHS approval.