Author: Helen Rogers
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To our 2023 Great North Run Team – thank you!
On September 10th, our team of 140 runners took on the Great North Run for The Brain Tumour Charity. In this post, runners and Charity team members share their thoughts on a memorable day.
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“Over the years, this event has become so much more than just a fundraising walk.”
Meet the “Marvellous Marshians”, a group of friends from Kent who are taking on their third 20 mile fundraising walk for The Charity.
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“An eye test led to my brain tumour diagnosis.”
Harry, from St Albans, is helping raise awareness during National Eye Health Week.
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A Journey in Rehab: Anya’s Story
Anya needed 18 months of rehabilitation for an acoustic neuroma. Here’s her account of what happened.
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Fergus and Fin’s London to Paris Cycle
Friends to cycle 300 miles, from London to Paris, in memory of Fergus’s brother Angus.
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Braving the Shave to raise funds!
Siobhan and family turned a group headshave into a Family Fun Day and raised nearly £12k!
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“I really believe that football has the power to uplift you at the darkest times and unite you, no matter where you are in the world.”
Adrian Conoboy MBE is the Founder and Director of We Can Kick It, a charity that harnesses the power of football to help children cope with cancer. In this post, he explains how his own brain tumour diagnosis inspired We Can Kick It.
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Becoming “Brainbabe”! Sophie’s Story
Since her diagnosis, Sophie and friends have done some incredible fundraising. Learn about how she became Brainbabe!
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Half-marathon swim in support of friend’s brain tumour battle
Warwick Ashburner, from Preston, swam 13.2 miles in Coniston Water – to raise funds and awareness of brain tumours
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The Dell Technologies Management Challenge : Adventure Racing in the Brecon Beacons to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity
A team from The Brain Tumour Charity headed to the Black Mountains near Hay-on-Wye on June 9th, to boldly tackle the Dell Technologies Management Challenge with Run 4 Wales.
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London Marathon look back – Camilla’s Story
Five weeks after the London Marathon, Camilla, who is undergoing treatment for a glioblastoma brain tumour, looks back on a race she thought she might not be able to start, let alone finish.
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One Song Per Cycle – Josh’s Story
US musician Josh explains how making music is helping him navigate chemotherapy treatment for a brain tumour.
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Newcastle family to complete their “Walk to Disney” challenge
Dad James, and children Molly and Oliver, began their virtual challenge in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity last October – walking over 4,000 miles from Newcastle to Florida in Sarah’s memory. They will take their final steps in Disney World, Florida, on May 23rd, Sarah’s birthday.
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Volunteering at the Charity – Baljit’s story
Baljit Ahluwalia, one of our Involvement Volunteers, attended a fundraising event held by the Atwal Family. Here’s her account of what happened.
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Mummy Has a Lump helps parents talk to children about cancer
“Mummy Has a Lump”, inspired by Simone’s own brain tumour diagnosis, is now listed as a resource on our website.
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Spotlight on London Marathon Runners
Get to know some of the brave people who will be running the 2023 London Marathon in support of The Brain Tumour Charity.
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Running helped Michael rebuild after his brain tumour surgery
Now he is training for his first race after diagnosis – the Bournemouth Bay Run
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Fundraiser sets out on 20 Walks Challenge – to mark 20 years since his brain tumour diagnosis
Tom, from London, will stride out across the UK this year to raise funds and awareness of brain tumours. His next walk is Kielder Water, Northumberland, this weekend.