Tag: fundraising
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“I’m running 7 marathons in 7 days – for the charities who supported us when my little girl was having treatment.”
Bradley Ashman, from Sheffield, “isn’t really a runner.” But he’s running over 180 miles this week, a year after daughter Freya, 4, was diagnosed with an “orange-sized” brain tumour.
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Rolling with the punches: Hugo’s boxing fundraiser for mum Sophie Kinsella
Author Sophie Kinsella’s son, Hugo Wickham, is stepping into the ring to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity
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Jasper Dix’s epic Thames Path Walk fundraiser pushes total over £100,000
Jasper Dix, who is living with a malignant brain tumour, completed the 185-mile route from the source to the Thames Barrier on Monday 25th May
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Sarah’s 200km in May challenge
Inspired by her husband’s brain tumour diagnosis, Sarah Neal is racking up the miles to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity
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“Cecilia will be looking down on us, gutted that she can’t be a part of it.”
Meet “Cecilia’s Peaky Blinders” – and find out why they are taking on the Three Peaks Challenge.
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“If love alone could have saved James, he’d have lived forever” ~ Mum Dianne
Despite their enormous grief, James’ family and friends raised more than £10,000 in 24 hours.
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“I’m running a half marathon dressed as a brain!”
Jane Roberts, who has an inoperable brain tumour, will line up for Sunday’s Newport Half marathon in her specially designed costume.
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Why we walked – The Twilight Walk 2026
Behind every individual involved in our flagship fundraising event, The Twilight Walk, there’s a poignant motivation. The walk may now be over for another year, but its impact is not.
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Charity walks and treks 2026
Find out more about the charity walks and treks you can do for The Brain Tumour Charity this year. Take in the UK’s natural beauty and help accelerate cures for people affected by brain tumours!
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Family celebrates medication milestone – an update
Alexander, 12, now takes dabrafenib tablets at home and his family has been released from the stress of crowdfunding for his treatment.
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“I’m running the entire border of Wales in memory of my Bampa.”
Boxer and proud Welshman, Ewan Rees, has chosen a unique challenge to remember his Grandpa.
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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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Iggy’s Fund pledges £30,000 for translational research
We are so grateful to the Trustees and supporters of Iggy’s Fund for the £30,000 donation towards Professor Maya Thanou’s research into a new technology called ActNano.
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“Baking is an activity I love, raising money for a charity I care about – win win!” Lily shares her Big Bake tips
Lily, 19, was diagnosed with a brain tumour when she was six.. Now studying to be a doctor, here she shares her story – and her tips for a brilliant Big Bake.
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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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The Brain Tumour Charity Christmas cards 2025
Take a look at our new crop of charity Christmas cards for this festive season!
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Helen takes on a triathlon for her 60th birthday!
Eleven years after her diagnosis, Helen will line up at the Brighton and Hove triathlon to mark her milestone birthday – and raise funds.
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Fundraising: the good, the bad and the difficult…
Richard Rawcliffe, who lost his son Joe to a brain tumour, gives shares some useful tips and advice on fundraising.
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Team Bunter took on Ditchling Beacon to tackle brain tumours
When you sign up for the London to Brighton Bike Ride, you’re not just taking on a 55-mile challenge. You’re riding for people like Bill Quaile, and for the thousands of families affected by brain tumours every year.
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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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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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Wickes partnership raises £2million for The Brain Tumour Charity
Reaching this transformational fundraising target follows a two-year partnership
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Spring fundraising ideas to top up your The Twilight Walk London fundraising
Ideas and inspiration to help you smash your fundraising goals for The Twilight Walk London.