Category: Blog post
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“Little did I know, those few lines would change my life forever.” – Jayne’s story,
Goodbye Gladys the glioma! Jayne Ashman tells her brain tumour diagnosis story – finding out she’d also had a stroke, and finding comfort in humour thanks to our online support group.
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The Government’s Welfare Reform: what’s happening and how does it impact the brain tumour community?
We’ve broken down what the proposed reforms were, what’s changed, and what it means for our community.
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Urgent: The Rare Cancers Bill is at risk and we need your help!
The Rare Cancers Bill is at risk of falling – we urge supporters to get in touch with their MP to ensure it progresses.
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What the 10 Year Health Plan means for the brain tumour community
Following the launch of the UK Governments 10 Year Health Plan, we analyse some of the key announcements that may impact the brain tumour community
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Hertfordshire dad takes on 100km race in daughter’s memory
Adam, from Broxbourne, alongside friend Laura, is taking on a huge endurance challenge – his toughest yet – in memory of his little girl, Orla, who died from a rare brain tumour in 2023.
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Encouraging the brightest minds to study brain tumours
We brought together our Future Leaders, supporters who help to fund them, and volunteers with lived experience of brain tumours.
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Are contraceptives linked to brain tumours?
Progestogens and meningioma – your questions answered
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A Bill of Hope: Rare Cancers Bill Passes Committee Stage
“The Rare Cancers Bill, led by Scott Arthur MP, has passed Committee Stage – bringing hope to those affected by rare and less survivable cancers, including brain tumours.”
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Our Wickes partnership won a Third Sector Award!
The Brain Tumour Charity’s partnership with Wickes raised £2m and earned a Third Sector Award in 2025. Find out what made this partnership so special!
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“Glynwen was looking down on every step of the way.”
To remember her and raise funds, Trefor, Glynwen’s husband, and Brenda, her former work colleague, walked 127 miles in May, along the pilgrimage trail from Twywn to Aberdaron in North Wales.
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A classical concert celebration with author Sophie Kinsella
‘A Heady Mix’ featured acclaimed soloists, musicians and choirs dear to Sophie and her family, with selected pieces from the likes of Vivaldi and Handel and readings from Kahlil Gibran and Oscar Wilde
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“I tend to avoid bothering the doctors” – Daniel’s story
When Daniel Jones woke with agonising shoulder pain in September 2024, he thought painkillers might fix it. Little did he know he was living with a brain tumour. Now he’s urging other people not to brush off any unusual aches and pains.
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Skydive Weekend – meet two of our team!
Anna and Chris are taking a big leap on “Skydive Weekend” to mark World Brain Tumour Day.
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A Heady Mix: Author Sophie Kinsella’s classical night for The Brain Tumour Charity
Discover ‘A Heady Mix’: Sophie Kinsella’s concert celebrating music, literature, and raising awareness for research into brain tumours.
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“What was due to be a walk completed together, became a walk in memory of Nicky.”
Chris, family and friends walked 131 miles in March, a mile for each known brain tumour type.
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What is excellence in brain tumour care?
We’ve helped identify the 14 Tessa Jowell Centres of Excellence in England and Wales which are delivering exceptional care for adults diagnosed with a brain tumour. Here are just some examples to illustrate why these NHS Trusts achieved the distinction.
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Supporter Group, Maynards, raise close to £40k with fundraising Bluebell Walk!
Georgie Maynard, from Oxfordshire, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma brain tumour in May 2023, after experiencing a sudden seizure at home.
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Three friends, one mission – a 1,500km challenge to cycle to every Premiership Rugby ground
Inspired by their friend Mark, who is living with a brain tumour diagnosis, the three DADs aim to raise huge sums for research for The Brain Tumour Charity
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“I hope to raise more awareness about brain tumours like Emily’s, and more funding so a cure can eventually be found.”
Harry, 14, took on a special challenge to raise funds in memory of his sister Emily.
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Exploring GP Access to Brain Scans
Today we publish new research into the barriers GPs face in being able to diagnose people with a brain tumour. Read our blog overview of our findings.
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A Family Man: Lottie’s advice on coping with loss
Lottie Kennedy pays tribute to her dad Russell, and offers her advice to anyone who’s grieving.
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Spotlight on our London Marathon 2025 Runners
Meet some of the brave people running this year’s London Marathon in support of The Brain Tumour Charity.
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A mum’s tribute: Thomas’s story
Thomas, nine, was one of the 40 children a year in the UK who are diagnosed with a diffuse midline glioma. We’re funding research into this type of brain tumour so children like Thomas have more time to go on adventures.
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“I knew I had to go to A&E. One of the first thoughts I had was: I’ve got a brain tumour.”
Annabelle Holloway is a semi-retired GP from North Devon. But after a seizure, which arrived out of the blue on July 8th last year, she unexpectedly became the patient.