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If you're aged 16-30 and living with, or beyond, a brain tumour diagnosis, join us at one of our young adults events and meet others that understand.
What to expect at our Young Adults events
Everyone is welcome, you can even bring a family member, friend or partner as your plus one. We're an informal and friendly bunch and the events are a fantastic way to meet new people who understand what you're going through.
The events are free to attend, we ask that you register in advance so that we know how many people to expect and wouldn't want anyone to miss out.
We also hold Teen Days for anybody living with a brain tumour diagnosis and who's aged between 13-17 years old. Any siblings that fall within the 13-17 year old age bracket are also welcome to come along.
Upcoming events
Online meet ups
Join us for some fun online games and get to know others who understand.
As these are small group sessions, spaces are limited, so please sign-up below to help us know who to expect on the day.
Find out how to join the online meet up and read our code of conduct.
Young Adults Events and COVID-19
Due to the updated Government restrictions on gatherings of more than six adults, we’ve made the decision not to hold any more face-to-face meet ups in 2020.
We are so sorry that we won’t get to see you again this year, but we will be continuing our fortnightly Online Meet Ups using Zoom.
And, as the New Year approaches, we’ll be regularly reviewing the most up-to-date Government advice so that we’re ready to hold our next Meet Up as soon as it’s safe.
This decision hasn’t been taken lightly because we know you enjoy these opportunities to get together as much as we do. Thank you for your understanding, if you have any questions or if there’s anything else we can help with please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Please don't worry about…
- Money. The day is free to attend and lunch will be provided free of charge.
- Not making friends. We guarantee you will, everyone is in a similar boat and understands your situation so you’re sure to make friends. Plus, our friendly team are there to help too.
- Fatigue. You’ll be surrounded by people who understand and if there’s anything you don’t want to do, or if you just want some time to relax, that's 100% okay!
- Not being good at the activities. This is a relaxed space of supportive peers where it’s not the winning but the taking part (and having fun) that counts.
- Coming alone. You’re welcome to bring a plus-one, however, you’re sure to meet lots of people so don’t worry if you do come alone; you soon won’t be!
If you have any questions please contact the Young Adults Team on YAS@thebraintumourcharity.org.
Mary and Iona
After months of chatting to each other on Instagram, Mary and Iona were thrilled to finally meet in person at our first young adults' meet up of the year in Birmingham.
As Mary and Iona know, it can be a lifeline talking to someone who “gets it."
