Author: Piers Townley
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The Brain Tumour Charity’s founder Neil Dickson retires
Staff and guests marked trustee Neil Dickson’s retirement last week – 27 years after he and his wife Angela founded The Brain Tumour Charity
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Internationally bestselling author Sophie Kinsella’s live events
With a book launch on the 10 Oct, Sophie will also be appearing at a free, live event on the evening of the 9 Oct.
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The Silas Pullen Fund raises a million pounds for vital research into brain tumours
The Silas Pullen Fund has become the first Supporter Group to reach the £1m milestone for The Brain Tumour Charity
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Our High Profile Supporter Amy Nuttall stars in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
The acclaimed actress and singer, joins a star-studded Hollywood cast for Tim Burton’s iconic sequel
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Nicki Chapman launches her music industry memoire
Our wonderful High Profile Supporter launches her book, So Tell Me What You Want
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Wishing Diving Duo Tom Daley and Noah Williams, Olympic Games success!
Tom has passionately supported us over many years in our drive to raise awareness and much-needed funds for vital research.
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Amy Nuttall is shortlisted for a prestigious Third Sector Award
Amy joins the likes of Bear Grylls OBE, Gabby Logan MBE, Anton Du Beke, Giovanna Fletcher, Tony Christie and Jamie Laing in the Celebrity Charity Champion category.
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Wickes’ partnership one-year anniversary with The Brain Tumour Charity passes the £1,000,000 mark
Wickes and The Brain Tumour Charity celebrate this incredible landmark sum after collaborating on a series of fundraising missions across its 230 stores and digital channels as part of a two-year partnership
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Remembering the wonderful Tom Parker
We pay tribute to The Wanted’s legendary singer, this Brain Tumour Awareness Month
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Amy Nuttall to perform ‘Thank You Mother’ at the Smiley Charity Film Awards
Our High Profile Supporter actress Amy Nuttall, who is most recently known for her appearance in Mr Bates vs The Post Office and well-known for her role in critically acclaimed hit television series, Downton Abbey, has released a new track ‘Thank You Mother’
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Our High Profile Supporter, actress Amy Nuttall, releases a Mother’s Day song, ‘Thank You Mother’
‘Thank You Mother’ is in memory of Amy’s late mother who passed away at the end of 2023, following a three month brain tumour battle
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Vicki Michelle MBE, our new High Profile Supporter
Vicki is a much-loved stage and screen actress and we are honoured to have her support
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Our new High Profile Supporter, Amy Nuttall
The actress recently appeared in Mr Bates vs The Post Office, and has had roles in Emmerdale and Downton Abbey
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The Brain Tumour Charity founders awarded New Year Honours
Neil and Angela Dickson have been awarded OBEs in recognition of their dedication to establishing the world’s largest brain tumour charity
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Trailblazing Manchester squash event begins
The Northern Joe Cup is now in its third year and this year the event is even bigger and better with a full week of squash-related activities and fundraising.
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Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire raises over £11,000
The Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire presented The Brain Tumour Charity founders with a cheque for £11,210 from their fundraiser event.
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Celebrities line up to support Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell
An online auction sees a host of celebrities offering prizes to support Theo Burrell, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour last year.
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Remembering Tom
On the anniversary of Tom Parker passing from his brain tumour we stand united with the whole community in paying tribute
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Nickie Aiken shares her brain tumour experience
Conservative MP Nickie Aiken has opened up for the first time about her own experience of being diagnosed with a brain tumour to support Brain Tumour Awareness Month (BTAM)
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Wickes announces The Brain Tumour Charity as new charity partner
Home improvement retailer Wickes is proud to announce The Brain Tumour Charity as its new charity partner
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Hal Cruttenden treks the Sahara for charity!
Internationally renowned comedian, Hal Cruttenden, takes on the 100 km Sahara Trek in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity
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Cycling for charity: Brothers do London to Riga in memory of dad
Two brothers, cycling for charity, rode over 2000 km from London, England to Riga, Latvia in memory of their dad.
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All-women’s rowing team take on the Atlantic for charity
The women’s rowing team of three will be rowing over 3,000 nautical miles in the Talisker Atlantic Challenge.
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Random act of kindness results in donation!
A fireworks tribute in memory of Natalie Kate Harding from Coventry has led to a generous donation to help us defeat brain tumours.