Author: Helen Rogers
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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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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.