Category: High Profile Supporter
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Meet Grace Latter, our High Profile Influencer
A long-standing supporter of the charity and previous Young Ambassador, Grace has held the stage with Hal Cruttenden, vlogged her experience, and pounded the London streets for The Twilight Walks, all to inspire and support others
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SENSORA: Mark and James’ story
The unique May event will combine Michelin-starred chefs with electronic music duo Bicep.
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Meet Rod Buchanan, our High Profile Influencer
A champion of The Twilight Walk, Rod has taken his fitness career to new heights since his diagnosis
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Meet Lisa Connell, our High Profile Influencer
Lisa Connell, founder of the Influential Stars fundraising platform, remains dedicated to raising awareness for a host of charities ever since her own diagnosis in 2006
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Actress Amy Nuttall cooks up a treat for The Big Bake 2026
To help raise dough for research into brain tumours, Amy breaks out the baking for one of her mum’s favourite treats.
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Sophie Kinsella has died from a brain tumour
With heavy hearts, we pay tribute to beloved author Sophie Kinsella, who wrote the Confessions of a Shopaholic books, and who died of a glioblastoma aged 55
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Bready, steady, go!
Tom Daley, Olympian and High Profile Supporter of The Charity, teams up with Renault UK to launch a unique, knitted, online auction…
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Acclaimed Scottish crime author Emma Christie launches virtual book tour
Scottish crime author Emma Christie, originally from Cumnock, Ayrshire, is teaming up with leading book influencer and tour organiser Kelly Lacey, to launch a special 12-day online book tour in support of The Brain Tumour Charity
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Peter Kay’s 2026 tour supports The Brain Tumour Charity
The UK’s most iconic comedian, writer and actor has chosen to use his tour shows to support The Brain Tumour Charity and 11 others
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A good story to tell
A sell-out event took place in the beautiful French Protestant Church in London’s Soho Square on 2 October to celebrate Sophie Kinsella’s novels.
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Our new high-profile influencer, Jake Devline-Reed
Jake, from Swansea, star of BBC Three’s I Kissed a Boy, the UK’s first gay dating show, was inspired to work with us after losing his grandfather, Kenneth, to a brain tumour in 2018.
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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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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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Bristol gallery hosts artist Stony, who died from a brain tumour
Antonio Russo, AKA Stony’s artwork will be showcased on 27 March at Bristol’s Studio 74 Gallery, during March’s Brain Tumour Awareness Month (BTAM)
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Matt McBriar from Bicep brain tumour update
Matt McBriar from Bicep was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour in 2023. Here we take a look at his treatment and recovery progress.
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Acclaimed artist Helena Traill’s London exhibition inspired by her father’s terminal diagnosis
For Central Saint Martins and RCA-trained, Helena Traill, creativity has been a constant in Helena’s life, especially seeking solace through her art during her father’s illness.
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Exclusive support from The Wanted 2.0
Max & Siva will play a one-off exclusive gig in association with The Brain Tumour Charity in February!
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Supporting Davina McCall’s diagnosis
The Brain Tumour Charity is supporting Davina McCall MBE as she announces the news about her neurosurgery on a colloid cyst.
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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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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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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’