Tag: fundraising

Well I have just got back from my best run yet! It wasn’t my longest or fastest but definitely one that I will remember.

Rachel Waters, 49, from Leicester, decided to take on the London Landmarks Half Marathon when her husband John, then 52, was diagnosed with a grade four glioblastoma brain tumour in 2016.

Our community have come together to share their stories and their wishes for our Winter Appeal, creating a powerful campaign.

Stirling-based Alastair McMurray set his sights on raising the huge amount through a series of gruelling summer challenges.

On 2 November, a charity 5km walk along Prestwick’s waterfront will bring the community together for all those affected by a brain tumour diagnosis

Family and friends unite to support Debbie’s Twilight Walk in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity

Each year, our inspiring supporters come together to take part in The Twilight Walk in unique ways and for many different reasons.

We’re delighted to announce that the third Big Brain Tumour Benefit, organised and hosted by our friends at Underbelly, has raised an incredible £41,055 for The Brain Tumour Charity

By her own admission, Tara Hammond, 30, has never been a runner. But when Tara lost her good friend, Dale, to a brain tumour she and her friend, Karna Robertson, 28, didn’t hesitate to sign up to the London Landmarks Half Marathon together to honour his memory.

If you want to get off the fundraising start line, boost your total higher, or push yourself to raise even more for a cure then our dedicated community are here to help.

Celebrating You, The Brain Tumour Charity’s community awards event, returns in May 2020 and nominations are now open!

Matt is the son of Baroness Tessa Jowell, who galvanised the political community in the House of Lords with her campaign for those affected by brain tumours following her own diagnosis

The Charity’s corporate partnerships officer Steve Salazar, has been pounding the training miles

Tom opens up about why he supports us and raising awareness during Brain Tumour Awareness Month

Interviewed by our Young Ambassador, Grace Latter, Hal Cruttenden opens up about his mum’s diagnosis and why he supports the work we do

Phil will join Rob Ritchie, whose ten year old son Toby, has a low grade brain tumour and others to scale the height of Everest on skis in just four days from 5 March 2019

Our Senior Gifts and in Memory Officer, Kelly Jack, says the process of making a Will is as easy as 1…2…3

The epic expedition took place over four days at the end of February, raising vital funds for research into paediatric brain tumours

Everest in the Alps: The Second Ascent, took place at the end of February, raising vital funds for research into paediatric brain tumours

Conditions were perfect for the first day of the ascent. The four-day challenge will test all skiers to their limits, ascending over 2,500 metres every day to reach their target

TV presenter Phil Spencer prepares to take on the Everest in the Alps expedition to raise funds for life-saving research into childhood brain tumours

Channel 4 presenter of Location, Location, Location and Love it or List It to join charity’s epic ski tour challenge in Verbier, Switzerland

Already an accomplished singer and guest judge on the new Saturday BBC1 show, All Together Now, Simon, has now set his eyes on one of his biggest challenges yet; to take on the London Marathon wearing the revolutionary ReWalk exo-suit

In the UK, 11,000 people are diagnosed with a brain tumour every year. This figure simply has to change