Category: Young adults

In 2007, Shona Floyd was supported by what went on to become The Brain Tumour Charity. Ten years later she started working for us – and she’s still here as we mark 30 years since we were founded.

Rachel Hirst, 26, a Young Ambassador from 2024-26, shares her experience of being a Young Ambassador for The Brain Tumour Charity.

Hi, I’m Mel, one of The Brain Tumour Charity’s Young Ambassadors and I wanted to tell you a little bit about our Young Ambassador Big Weekend in July 2025

When truck driver Kieran Shingler was diagnosed with a brain tumour, and later lost his mum to lung cancer, his childhood sweetheart – Abbie – supported him every step of the way. 

In this guest blog post, three of our Young Ambassadors – Emma L, Francesa and Emma H – have come together to share how they’ve been involved in different areas of research.

Lottie Kennedy pays tribute to her dad Russell, and offers her advice to anyone who’s grieving.

“My prognosis is unknown but when you think about it, everything in life is unknown and every day is a gift.” ~ Matt’s story

“Everything changed for me that day in February, and I must find a way to coexist peacefully with a passenger in my brain that is ultimately a part of who I am, and who I’ve always been.” 
~ Cameron Walker explains how he’s come to accept his brain tumour diagnosis.

The Glad Game has been turned into a book, play and film, to help people stay positive during the darkest times.

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re spotlighting some of our amazing Involvement Volunteers and giving them the opportunity to share what volunteering means to them!

Extracts from Nicola Nuttall’s book – The Stars Will Still Be There

14 months after she first went to hospital, Simrat, 22, was told the news she longed to hear. She was in remission! Here’s her story.

Rebecca Taylor, a Young Ambassador from 2021-23, shares her experience of being a Young Ambassador for The Brain Tumour Charity.

Inspired by The Big Bake, read Madelaine’s thoughts as she looks back over the last decade of her mum’s brain tumour diagnosis.

Lauren, one of our Young Ambassadors has written about her experience of living with a brain tumour and working with The Charity.

In this guest post, Hannah reflects on the friendship she shared with Laura Nuttall.

Madi Bayfield, a Young Ambassador and fundraiser for The Charity, organises a football match in memory of her dad, Mat.

Abbie, a young girl from Nottingham was diagnosed with a rare pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma brain tumour during a routine MRI scan for epilepsy.

On Friday 18th November, The Brain Tumour Charity’s Young Ambassadors turned DJs for an hour as they took over BBC Radio 2 as part of the BBC Children in Need Radio 2 takeover day, hosted by Scott Mills.

Some of our Young Adults Service community explore how to give Cupid a helping hand this Valentine’s Day.

Matt, who’s part of our Young Adult community, explains how a free bus pass is the key to his independence.

A brain tumour diagnosis can make it harder to enjoy yourself, even during the holiday season.

Emma describes how the Young Adults Service helped her cope with her brain tumour diagnosis and why she decided to join our Young Ambassadors programme.

Most people find exams stressful and it’s safe to say that living with a brain tumour doesn’t make them any easier! Kaleb Ells, a member of our young adults community, has shared some of his top tips for getting through exam season.