Have you or a loved one been impacted by vestibular shwannoma causing struggles with balance or steadiness? This is a focus group to gather feedback on a new research project aiming to develop support for people impacted by vesibular shwannoma. If you are a patient or caregiver of someone with vestibular shwannoma, we would appreciate […]

Are you or a loved one navigating the complexities of a brain tumour diagnosis? We understand the challenges that come with such a journey, including anxiety and the constant internal chatter that can often be overwhelming. In this session our focus will be on providing you with neuropsych education and practical techniques designed to help manage […]

Grab a cuppa and come and join us for tea and a wee blether!! Here you’ll have the opportunity to meet, chat and connect with others in our community. It’s for anyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis, and just like our face-to-face meetups it is a warm, welcoming safe space for you. There’s no […]

This workshop isn’t just about coping: it’s about empowerment. By understanding the psych-neurological aspects of your condition and embracing the potential for change through neuroplasticity, you’ll learn how to establish a foundation of inner strength and positivity that will support you throughout your journey.

Living with a low grade glioma brain tumour brings about its own challenges. Not only do you have to live with the symptoms that these tumours can bring (epilepsy has a high prevalence rate) but also the uncertain trajectory of a low grade glioma. By low grade we mean grade 2 tumours, and those that […]

Come and join us for our first art time of 2025, whether you’re a seasoned artist or a novice – join us for a very special two hours to discover how painting can be a wonderful mindful activity, allowing stresses and worries to fade into the background as you focus on the task at hand. […]

This informal social group is just for people living with a high grade (3/4) tumour diagnosis and their supporters. There are no fixed conversation topics and no agendas. Just pop in to say hello and spend time in the same space as others who understand.  

Run Heaton Park Half Heaton Park, Middleton Road, Higher Blackley, M25 2SW Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at this traffic free half marathon with an incredible backdrop. Be motivated by live music as you take on 13.1 miles around the stately grounds of Heaton Park in north Manchester. This is the […]

An innovative approach to building your self-stamina, voice and confidence to help you overcome scanxiety. This workshop will offer a way to build your personalised plan to manage the impact of waiting on your mind and body, understand why it’s so important to wait in a place of calm, and will give you techniques and […]

STOP’EM is a study for adults with a meningioma that needs surgical removal and who have not had a seizure before. We want to know if a short course of an anti-seizure medication (ASM) started 1 day before surgery prevents seizures happening after surgery. Professor Michael Jenkinson and Associate Professor Neurosurgery Adel Helmy are joining us […]

We know how hard it is living with a meningioma, whether you’re a patient or a caregiver. We’d love to hear how you are getting on, what you’re struggling with. Conversation is one of life’s sweetest joys. Good conversation is not just a fringe benefit – it’s the means by which we stay sane, contented […]

Feeling overwhelmed when you have a brain tumour is perfectly natural – it shows that you care – but it can distract you from looking after yourself, meaning you have less energy and drive to perform at your best. This workshop will help you to address and overcome feeling overwhelmed when you, or someone you […]

We know that having a colloid cyst diagnosis can feel isolating and information is often hard to find. Come along to this relaxed virtual meetup to connect with others that really get it. There’s no agenda – grab a cuppa and pop along to say hello.

This workshop is designed to transform waiting into a period of growth and self-discovery. You will gain insights into the significance of maintaining calm during waiting periods and how it can transform your overall experience.  

This workshop will bring you to the forefront of your life, harnessing the power of neuroscience-informed techniques to anchor you in a state of serene self-assurance. You will learn to leverage the techniques and insights gained from previous workshops, enhancing your ability to harness calmness and confidence in any situation.

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at this traffic free half marathon. Join 2,000 fellow runners and take in the spectacular, scenic views of the Warwickshire countryside. A half marathon is a long way but the big benefit of this event is that the last 2km is all downhill allowing for […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Run Aintree Half Marathon. Join us for a unique opportunity to run a Half Marathon at the world famous Aintree Racecourse, best known for annually holding the world-famous Grand National steeplechase. Each Mile will be accurately marked out and we have plenty of […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at this traffic free, fast and flat race at the world famous Aintree Racecourse.  This is a lapped event at The home of the Grand National Steeplechase.  Book your place today.  Registration closes on 29th January 2025.  

Join team brainstrust as we take on the 2025 Cambridge Half Marathon for people with a brain tumour. This flat and fast course starts and finishes on Victoria Avenue in the centre of Cambridge with Midsummer Common as the event site. The route has been updated for 2025 and will now take you through the […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Hampton Court Palace Half. A historical running experience you will not want to miss. The start line sits on the front courtyard of Hampton Court Palace, and your finishing line will be found in the stunning Palace Gardens. The Palace Half course is […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the well established and supported Reading Half Marathon.  Join 5,000 runners on the start line for the 42nd Reading Half Marathon. The Reading Half Marathon not only takes in the highlights of the centre of Reading where you will experience huge crowd support but also still […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Sheffield Half Marathon. A major event in the UK’s running calendar, the Sheffield Half Marathon is South Yorkshire’s biggest event of its kind. Thousands of runners of all abilities will be taking part, raising many thousands of pounds for numerous great causes. With a city […]

In loving memory of Wayne Elvin—a much-loved and deeply missed parent and friend of the school—we are proud to bring you the WE Run for brainstrust 5k and 10k event at Culford School. When: Sunday 30 March 2025 Where: Culford School, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6TX Event start time: 10:00am Race start time: 11:30am This […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the fantastic Milan Marathon. A fast and scenic course that runs mostly in the heart of the city, medal and jersey for all finishers, plus a state-of-the-art Running Festival that turns into a modern and engaging running fair for three days. The start and finish […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the world famous Paris Marathon. The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is now one of the biggest marathons in the world and perfectly combines a personal challenge with the chance to discover one of the world’s greatest cities. Race day will see you […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Great Birmingham 10k. The AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run is the Midlands’ biggest and best running event, with thousands of Brummie runners taking to the streets every year to challenge themselves and raise cash for charity. There’s everything you’d expect from a […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Great Birmingham Half Marathon. The AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run is the Midlands’ biggest and best running event, with thousands of Brummie runners taking to the streets every year to challenge themselves and raise cash for charity. There’s everything you’d expect from […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Nuclear Races in Brentwood, Essex. Events are open to anyone aged 13 and over and includes challenges at 1.5, 3, 6 & 12km. Nuclear is well known for delivering UK’s most award winning events with big, high quality, achievable, natural & man-made […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the 2025 Tough Mudder in London. The ultimate obstacle course challenge now has 20+ obstacles over a 15 Kilometre run. With no competition and no timing, it’s just you, your teammates and muddy strangers working together to conquer the course and earn the world-famous orange […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Great Bristol Run 10k. Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on the super-scenic 10k and half marathon routes at the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run. If stunning views, inspiring history and graffiti murals are […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Great Bristol Run Half Marathon. Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on the super-scenic 10k and half marathon routes at the AJ Bell Great Bristol Run. If stunning views, inspiring history and graffiti […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Rob Burrows Leeds Marathon. The Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon will see 7,777 participants take on a brand new route through Leeds that starts and finishes at Headingley Stadium.  This is an event that truly is for everyone, so whether you are an experienced runner […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Etape Caledonia Cycle Event.  Will you take on the 40, 55 or 85 mile option for brainstrust? Etape Caledonia returns to the idyllic village of Pitlochry on Sunday 11 May 2025. This is the UK’s original closed-roads sportive, with just 5,000 places on […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Great Manchester Run 10k. The AJ Bell Great Manchester Run is the city’s original and best-loved running event – over 99% of runners say they’d recommend it to a friend. And in true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish, […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Great Manchester Half Marathon. The AJ Bell Great Manchester Run is the city’s original and best-loved running event – over 99% of runners say they’d recommend it to a friend. And in true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish, […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at this fast, flat, PB potential half marathon. The Hackney Half sells out every year and is renowned for its festival atmosphere and fantastic crowd support.  There will be entertainment stations along the route and a festival village for you to enjoy post race. Registration closes […]

Join brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Tour of Pembrokeshire Cycle Event.  Choose either  the 25, 60 or the 105 mile challenge. Commencing in the city of St David’s, this event will showcase some of the most remarkable aspects of Pembrokeshire, including its rugged coastline, serene country lanes, and the magnificent […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Edinburgh Marathon. The marathon route is one of the fastest in the UK making that elusive personal best a distinct possibility! Edinburgh Marathon joined the world’s elite road races in 2012 by becoming the first marathon in Scotland to be officially recognised […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Edinburgh Half Marathon 2025. Come and be part of Scotland’s BIGGEST running festival! This ever-growing festival of running is now a major event in the Scottish sporting calendar. Starting in Edinburgh, the course heads out through East Lothian offering stunning views and […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Great North Swim challenge.  Choose your distance from 1/2 mile, 1 mile, 2 miles, 5k or 10k. The Great North Run is the UK’s biggest open water swimming event providing a fantastic opportunity for families, individuals, experienced and beginner swimmers to enjoy […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at Ride Reigate 2025. A cycle sportive event offering three scenic routes. With 100K, 50K and family friendly 25K route, our local sportive offers something for everyone from keen cyclists to leisure and family.  

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Hillsborough Castle 10k.  This ROAD CLOSED race will start and finish within the beautiful Grounds of Hillsborough Castle, before heading out onto the surrounding rural roads of Hillsborough and taking in historic attractions in the local area such as Hillsborough Fort and […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Hillsborough Castle Half Marathon.  These ROAD CLOSED races will start and finish within the beautiful Grounds of Hillsborough Castle, before heading out onto the surrounding rural roads of Hillsborough and taking in historic attractions in the local area such as Hillsborough Fort […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at this fast, flat, PB potential 10k. Running since 2009, the York 10k has been described as one of the country’s most beautiful city runs and Yorkshire’s most popular 10k. 5000 runners took part in 2024, will you join them in 2025? Closing date for registrations […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Run Thorpe Park 10k.  Run a  10k around the rides and rollercoasters inside the fantastic THORPE PARK Resort and be first in line to enjoy everything the Resort has to offer. Following the race, you will be able to make full use […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the ‘fun for all the family’ Run Thorpe Park 5km  challenge   around the rides and rollercoasters inside the fantastic THORPE PARK Resort and be first in line to enjoy everything the Resort has to offer. Following the race, you will be able to make […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at this well established  half marathon event which is being held for the 45th time in 2025. This one loop half marathon course now attracts over 9,000 runners. The Robin Hood Half Marathon is one of the longest established and most popular city centre road events […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at this well established Half Marathon which is now into its 22nd  year and part of the super half series that includes Prague, Berlin, Lisbon, Valencia. The Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in Europe. It is […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the sell out Manchester Half Marathon. This inaugural half marathon sees runners take on generous, closed roads across the towns of Old Trafford, Stretford & Brooklands, with the promise of great support and an abundance of entertainment en route. The Manchester Half Marathon hosts […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at Bournemouth Half Marathon. Breathtaking views of the sea, cool coastal routes and the highlights of Poole and Bournemouth will be on show at this fantastic Half Marathon  event. The kind folk of the south coast will be proud to welcome you to their beautiful part […]