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Celebrate 25 years of The Brain Tumour Charity with our Founders
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
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Grieving family raise more than £200,000 for high-grade research.
An incredible family who heartbreakingly lost a beloved sister and daughter, Harriet Downing, to a brain tumour which spread to her lymph nodes have raised over an amazing £200,000 over the last 5 years to be spent on high-grade research.
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The importance of a dying wish.
Lynn Chitty, 59, lost her husband Lawrence to a brain tumour following his diagnosis last May. Here, Lynn shares the story of her loss including how her husband’s desire to die at home was not followed.
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Fitness fan fundraises following shock diagnosis.
A fitness fan was diagnosed with a brain tumour after collapsing when he returned home after his daily walk during the first lockdown.
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Mum diagnosed with brain tumour is putting her best foot forward.
A mum who was diagnosed with a brain tumour is taking on a fun run with her family to help find a cure for the disease.
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“We owe it to my brother,” says sister who lost sibling to a brain tumour.
A sister who lost her only sibling to a brain tumour 30 years ago has spoken out about how little progress has been made in tumour treatment over the last three decades.
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Fundraising success for university student supporting his friends with brain tumours.
A Dundee University student has been spearheading a series of fundraising events to support The Brain Tumour Charity after two of his close friends were diagnosed with the condition.
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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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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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Joining in to co-create a strategy for the future
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.
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Lets Talk Parliament with Jeremy and Victoria
Jeremy and Victoria, two of our Young Ambassadors, recently attended our MP drop-in session at Portcullis House and have written about their experience
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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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One Cancer Voice sets out 10 tests for the new 10-year cancer plan
We have signed up to a consensus statement developed by One Cancer Voice, a collaborative group of over 50 cancer charities, welcoming the Government’s Call for Evidence to inform a new 10-year Cancer Plan and setting out 10 tests that the new 10-year Cancer Plan must meet if it is to be successful.
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“I was in two car accidents before my brain tumour was diagnosed.”
A young woman who wrote off two cars whilst she contended with the symptoms of an undiagnosed brain tumour has opened up about her experiences.
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Jessica Matteo opens her heart about how former Scotland, Liverpool and Leeds defender Dom’s brain cancer diagnosis has affected their lives.
Jessica is sharing their story in Brain Tumour Awareness Month to support The Brain Tumour Charity and highlight our “vital” relationship counselling service.
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“I do struggle with thoughts of what the future holds for our family, including what the next Mother’s Days may be like.”
Ahead of Mother’s Day, Najette, a mother of two whose husband Robert is living with a high grade brain tumour, reflects on what the day means to her family.
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We’re teaming up with Motormouth and Movember to raise funds for cancer and mental health
We’re teaming up with motorsports platform MotorMouth and cancer charity Movember to raise funds and awareness at at the second-ever MotorMouth Celebrity Charity Kart Race on Thursday 31 March 2022.
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“I wish support had been flagged up when I was diagnosed.”
A young woman who spent her childhood blighted by the symptoms of an undiagnosed brain tumour is calling for more support to be offered to those affected by the disease.
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Making the case for more Clinical Nurse Specialists
Clinical Nurse Specialists play a vital role in delivering the best treatment and care, but there just aren’t enough staff to give every patient the support they need and deserve.
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A day in the life of a Clinical Nurse Specialist
Today, on National Cancer CNS Day, we’re celebrating the amazing people who help those affected by a brain tumour. Vicky Hurwitz, a Neuro-oncology Nurse Consultant based at King’s College Hospital in London spoke to us about what a day in the life of a CNS often looks like.
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Wife praises CNS who provided ‘invaluable support’ following husband’s diagnosis.
A wife who lost her husband two years after his brain tumour diagnosis has praised their Clinical Nurse Specialist for providing invaluable help throughout the family’s ordeal.
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Mum takes on inclusive new Conquer the Steps challenge just three months after brain surgery
A mum who had surgery to remove a brain tumour just three months ago is taking on our inclusive new Conquer the Steps fundraising challenge during Brain Tumour Awareness Month.
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Celebrating our amazing community this Brain Tumour Awareness Month
March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month and we’re here to celebrate all the incredible ways our community raise their voices for change!
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APPG on Brain Tumours Inquiry starts
Today the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Brain Tumours (APPGBT) held the first oral evidence session of its inquiry ‘Pathway to a Cure – breaking down the barriers’.