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The English Partnership for Snooker and Billiards (EPSB), the national governing body for snooker and billiards in England, has announced The Brain Tumour Charity as its first-ever official charity partner

Author Sophie Kinsella’s son Oscar, is taking on the Cambridge Half Marathon on Sunday with his best mate Max

Following a consultation by the Department of Health and Social Care, in which we fed back your experiences of brain tumours, we welcome the publication of the National Cancer Plan for England and its explicit focus on rare and less survivable cancers, including brain tumours.

The Government is working on a National Cancer Plan to improve patient experience for those affected. Here we share what our submission to the Government’s Consultation included.

Imagine climbing the equivalent of the height of Everest on skis – while living with a glioblastoma. That’s what John Woodman did in a team of 12 including his daughter Belle. Here, she tells their story of Everest in the Alps.

On 10 February, The Brain Tumour Charity’s Young Ambassadors visited Parliament to meet with two Labour MPs to discuss the challenges impacting the brain tumour community. They also had a tour of both the House of Lords and Commons.

We’re excited to announce a new Chair of our Scottish Steering Committee and share his answers to some of our introductory questions

After her glioblastoma diagnosis last July, Amy has raised nearly £100,000 to support our research into high grade brain tumours.

Amy joins the likes of Bear Grylls OBE, Gabby Logan MBE, Anton Du Beke, Giovanna Fletcher, Tony Christie and Jamie Laing in the Celebrity Charity Champion category.

We take a closer look at the pledges made in the Plaid Cymru, SNP, Reform UK & Green Party manifestos and what they could mean for people affected by a brain tumour.

Nicola Durrant, from Oxfordshire, will raise funds at her Open Studios event in May – after losing brother Stephen, and husband David, to the same brain tumour type, 10 years apart.

Meet some of the intrepid people running this year’s London Marathon in support of The Brain Tumour Charity.

On #WorldCancerDay this year, we’ll be joining the call to #CloseTheCareGap so that people like Matthew from South Wales, can live longer and better following a brain cancer diagnosis.

Dawn Michelin is running 10 miles a day for 100 days. Daughter Chantelle is walking 5km a day to fund research into brain tumours.

If you’re hoping to be more active in 2024 – whether you’re training for a fundraising event or just want to get moving more often – check out our range of fitness clothing available from our shop.

Thorngrove School in Berkshire chose to support The Brain Tumour Charity after pupil, Ned, was diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Five year old Mercy is battling an incurable brain tumour. Her family aims to raise £100,000 for medication from abroad.

“On most of our walks, we met people who have been affected by brain tumours.”

The Northern Joe Cup is now in its third year and this year the event is even bigger and better with a full week of squash-related activities and fundraising.

“I’m very much expecting this to be a brutal challenge both physically and mentally.”

“I am determined to complete my dream of climbing this rather large hill and show my son, Spencer, that however tough times can feel, you must stay strong, keep fighting and never give up.”

Meet the “Marvellous Marshians”, a group of friends from Kent who are taking on their third 20 mile fundraising walk for The Charity.

Anya needed 18 months of rehabilitation for an acoustic neuroma. Here’s her account of what happened.

Siobhan and family turned a group headshave into a Family Fun Day and raised nearly £12k!