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Collaborating for change at the NICE conference 2023
We recently attended the NICE 2023 conference and share some of the key takeaways we gathered from the event.
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“Carpe Diem, that motto is important to me. I live in the moment”
Natalie McKenna-Mounty was diagnosed with a glioblastoma in 2020, her tumour returned in June this year, and now she is supporting our new research funding to find better glioblastoma treatments.
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What are virtual gifts and how do you use them?
Virtual gifts are shaping up to be a popular choice this Christmas. We take a look at why that is, what virtual gifts are, and how you can order and send them!
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Future Leaders: Junior Fellowship Funding Announcement
We are pleased to announce the two researchers who have been awarded the Junior Fellowship grant – the second award in our Future Leaders programme!
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Claire’s Story – Guest post by Claire Watling
In this guest post, supporter Claire Watling talks about the support she received from The Charity after her husband Peter’s diagnosis and during his illness, and the value of Gifts in Wills.
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“Looking back… there were loads of symptoms I brushed off.”
Catrin George-Carey was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour in March 2022. Now back at work following successful surgery, she’s highlighting the brain tumour symptoms that she initially brushed off – so that others don’t do so!
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Celebrating our international partners for International Brain Tumour Awareness Week
We’re celebrating International Brain Tumour Awareness Week by shining a spotlight on others.
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The Ways Ahead project – finding better ways to support people with their diagnosis
The Ways Ahead project aims to find ways to support, and improve quality of life for those diagnosed with a lower-grade brain tumour. It also explores ways to help friends and family who are supporting those diagnosed.
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Autumn Events 2023 round up
From walks across the Chilterns to runs in Berlin, 421 of you took part in events this autumn to raise funds and accelerate a cure for brain tumours. Through all your training and hard work you raised an amazing £416,000! Read some of the inspirational stories of why you, the brain tumour community, have taken your fundraising to the next level!
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Michael’s 12 Hour Cycle Challenge
“I’m very much expecting this to be a brutal challenge both physically and mentally.”
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Charity Christmas Cards 2023
We take a look at 10 fantastic The Brain Tumour Charity Christmas cards, new for 2023. They range from traditional to fun, and each one helps the work we do!
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Why we are supporting the Brain Tumour Research Petition for more funding into research
More research funding is essential for finding better treatments for brain tumours and ultimately helping people live longer and better. We outline why we are supporting the live petition on brain tumour research.
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Key takeaways from the Labour Party Annual Conference and what they could mean for the brain tumour community
We break down some of the key takeaways from the Labour Party Annual Conference and what they could mean for people diagnosed with a brain tumour.
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Life-changing treatment means Zac lives a relatively normal life
Zachery Eckworth, now 11 years and living in Hampshire, was just 14 months old when we was diagnosed with an optic nerve glioma.
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Thanks for baking a difference!
Thanks to everyone who rose to the challenge and took part in The Big Bake 2023!
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The Be More Laura Foundation pledges £25,000 towards pioneering research
The Be More Laura Foundation has donated to The Brain Tumour Charity £25,000 to help fund our pioneering ARISTOCRAT clinical trial in memory of Laura Nuttall.
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Mum living with brain tumour to climb Kilimanjaro
“I am determined to complete my dream of climbing this rather large hill and show my son, Spencer, that however tough times can feel, you must stay strong, keep fighting and never give up.”
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Sheffield scientists take on Sheffield 10K to raise money
Researchers from the University of Sheffield ran the Sheffield 10K on 24th September to raise money for us, a charity close to their hearts.
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Shifting the dial on inclusion in medical research
This Black History Month we’re examining ways The Brain Tumour Charity can help work towards making participation in medical research more inclusive.
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Royal Parks Half Marathon – Good Luck to our Runners!
This Sunday October 8th, our team of 66 runners will line up for this year’s Royal Parks Half Marathon. In this post, three of them share their motivations to take part.
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Key takeaways from the Conservative Party conference
We explore the key health and care takeaways from the Conservative Party conference – and what this could mean for the brain tumour community.
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Advocating for faster diagnosis of brain tumours in Scotland
Theo Burrell shares her experience of advocating for faster diagnosis of brain tumours at the latest meeting of the Scottish Cross Party Group on Cancer.
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Acc-scare-lerate a cure for brain tumours with Game 34!
Take on a spooky Game 34 challenge between 27 October and 3 November to help people affected by a brain tumour live longer, better lives.
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Best Charity Christmas Gifts 2023
We take a look at some fantastically festive charity Christmas gifts to give to your family and friends this year. Not only are they great fun, but they help us accelerate towards cures for brain tumours!