Join us for a virtual event where we share stories, support, and resources for those of you who are living with metastatic brain cancer.

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 […]

Do you suffer with fatigue? We’ll help you to understand and manage your fatigue so that you can thrive, not just survive.  

Are you struggling with the overwhelming anxiety that comes with waiting for medical scan results? You’re not alone. “Scanxiety” is a profound experience shared by many, but there’s a powerful way to navigate this emotional journey. Our ground-breaking workshop will empower you with the tools to manage and transform your scan anxiety. 

New to journaling? Expert diarist? Keen to give writing a go? Just curious? Let’s get writing together. Everyone is welcome!    

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.  

Run, row or ride….do it your way! The challenge is to complete 30 miles over 30 days, supporting the 30 people diagnosed with a brain tumour every day in the UK. For those 30 individuals, the path ahead can feel daunting and uncertain. By participating in Run Row Ride, your goal is to raise £200, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Take a couple of hours out of your day 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. Grab your art materials – pencils, paints or anything else – and join us to see how creativity can […]

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.

Casual and relaxed virtual meetup for those with an Acoustic Neuroma diagnosis , their carers and families.  

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the fun for all the family Run Alton Towers event.  Choose between the 5km, 10km or Half Marathon distance.  Not only do all finishers get a fantastic medal but entry to the park is also included as part of your race entry fee.  So […]

Come along and have a virtual cuppa and a chat with others living with a meningioma diagnosis.

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at theThe Palace 10k is a flat and picturesque course which starts and finishes inside Hampton Court Palace. Running at this historic venue offers not only a perfect opportunity to run a personal best but to visit and run inside one of the UK’s […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the brainstrust Bass Belle 10 miler.  Back for a 10th time, this is a fast, flat, PB potential race set in the beautiful South Cambridgeshire villages of Bassingbourn, Litlington and Abington Pigotts. With only 465 places, the brainstrust Bass Belle is an intimate […]

Virtual cuppa for those with a colloid cyst diagnosis and their loved ones.  

Santa run event dates: December 4th, 5th or 6th, 2024 Get the whole family in the mood for the festive period and help people living with a brain tumour. Santa in the City starts at the Millennium Bridge and takes in the South Bank, Tower of London and Tower Bridge before finishing in front of […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the fantastic Milton Keynes Half Marathon.  A beautiful, scenic, single-lap, traffic-free, anti-clockwise route around the city of Milton Keynes. You will need to pinch yourself while running that you are actually in a city as you head out along the Grand Union Canal […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Barcelona Half Marathon. The half-marathon in Barcelona, also known as the Mitja Marató de Barcelona, is held every February. It’s the second largest running event in Barcelona next to the Marathon. The route takes the runners from the Arc de Triomf, by […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Paris Half Marathon. The Paris Half Marathon is one of the best overseas half marathons for UK runners to take part in! The World famous fashion capital ups the ante when it comes to running for charity. A vibrant atmosphere as you […]

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 Bath Half Marathon. The Bath Half Marathon is a ‘big city’ race, starting and finishing in Bath city centre. This course is fast and undulating with proven potential to set a new personal best. Join 15,000 other runners on the flat, picturesque […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Barcelona Marathon. With very few hills or inclines, the course is very flat and fast, and suits first time runners, or those going for a PB!  The Barcelona Marathon is one of the most popular in Europe.  The course takes you through […]

London Landmarks Half places are available with team brainstrust. Event date: April 6th, 2025 Take on the 2025 London Landmarks Half Marathon with us to help people living with a brain tumour. This hugely popular half marathon takes in the iconic Westminster Bridge and Charing Cross Road, up past Leicester Square and China Town. Adding even […]

Join Team brainstrust as we take on the iconic Brighton Marathon for people living with a brain tumour diagnosis. The UK’s third largest marathon, not to mention most picturesque, will return on Sunday 6 April 2025! The fast and beautiful 26.2-mile course starts at Preston Park, and into Withdean before turning back down the London […]

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 fourth largest marathon in Europe. This is also the flattest major marathon with great PB potential. As with every year all finishers will get a  funky medal and other goodies!

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 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 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 […]