We know how hard it can be to live with a meningioma – whether you’re a patient or a caregiver. This space is for you. Join us for a gentle, open conversation with others who truly understand. Share how you’re getting on, talk about what you’re finding difficult, or just listen in. There’s no pressure […]

Open to anyone who’s taken part in the core sessions or is a regular at resets, this bonus hypnotherapy session helps you reconnect to your own strength and stability. It’s designed to fit flexibly for those who need it. This session is mostly evening. This session is for people who have attended brainstrust hypnotherapy sessions […]

A colloid cyst diagnosis can feel isolating, and accessing reliable information or support isn’t always straightforward. This informal online gathering is a space to connect with others who truly understand. Whether you’re living with a cyst yourself or supporting someone who is, you’re warmly invited to join us. There’s no set agenda – just the […]

Grab a cuppa and join us for tea and a wee blether! This is your chance 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’s a warm, welcoming, and safe space for you. There’s no agenda – just […]

Come and join us for Art Time – whether you’re a seasoned artist or a complete novice, this is a gentle two-hour session to explore how painting can become a mindful, soothing activity. As you focus on the creative process, you may find stresses and worries begin to fade into the background.

Join us for a calm, welcoming online Neuro Pilates session designed especially for the brainstrust community. This gentle class focuses on supporting movement, posture, and balance through a specialist Pilates approach tailored to individuals living with neurological conditions — including brain tumours. Led by instructor Sammy Taylor, the session is suitable for all levels and offers a safe, […]

This informal online group is for people living with a high grade (grade 3 or 4) brain tumour diagnosis – and their supporters. There’s no set agenda and no pressure to talk. Just join us for a relaxed space to connect with others who truly understand what you’re going through. Whether you feel like sharing […]

This session introduces the science of neuroplasticity and how hypnotherapy can ease discomfort, lift mood, and reduce anxiety. Designed for people living with brain tumours and those who care for them, the session also explores psycho-sensory techniques—simple tools you can use any time you feel overwhelmed or off-centre. This session is for people who are […]

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 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 Braintrust for a patient-focused webinar featuring leading neurosurgeon Prof. Ashkan, who will present an overview of Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT). He will discuss the clinical indications for LITT, share his experience with the technique, and provide insights into its current use and availability within the UK. This session is ideal for patients and […]

That familiar wave of worry before a scan? You’re not alone. This session builds on what you’ve already learned and brings fresh focus to understanding and managing scanxiety. We’ll explore how fear affects your body and mind, and help you personalise strategies so you feel more in control of the processes and procedures before, during, […]

Clinical trials may offer options when conventional treatments fall short, but finding and understanding them isn’t easy. The process is often complex, time-sensitive, and filled with unfamiliar terms and decisions. That’s why brainstrust joined forces with myTomorrows: to empower individuals living with a brain tumour and their doctors with trusted information and personal guidance in […]

Clinical trials may offer options when conventional treatments fall short, but finding and understanding them isn’t easy. The process is often complex, time-sensitive, and filled with unfamiliar terms and decisions. That’s why brainstrust joined forces with myTomorrows: to empower individuals living with a brain tumour and their doctors with trusted information and personal guidance in […]

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 […]

Living with an acoustic neuroma can feel overwhelming at times, and it helps to talk to others who truly understand. This is a friendly, informal online space where you can connect, share experiences, or simply listen in. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or further along in your journey, you’re welcome.

Join us at Pizza Express – London Euston Road for our much-awaited meet-up in Central London. There’s no agenda, it will be a lovely chance to meet and make connections with others going through a similar experience. This is open to anyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis. Pizza Express on Euston road is a […]

Location – Louisa Martindale Building Eastern Road Brighton and Hove BN2 5BE We’d love to catch up with you in Brighton. Fiona and Andy are hosting this event so please come along to say hello. Everyone living with a brain tumour is welcome, whether you are a patient or a caregiver. This one is a bit different […]

Waiting is hard; the aim of this session is to make it easier. Whether you’re waiting for results, treatment, appointments or something else entirely, this session offers calming, brain-based techniques to keep you grounded and present by using the most contemporary techniques. You’ll learn how to bring clarity and calm into the unknown, using focus […]

The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre wants to run a feasbility study that explores how serial MRI scans can be used to improve outcomes for patients who are have radiotherapy (RT) for a glioblastoma (GBM). A feasibility study tests whether the study is doable. It maybe that having serial MRI scans during RT could […]

The grieving process begins at the time of diagnosis. We know that a death caused by a brain tumour is different. Come and be less alone.    

We know how hard it can be to live with a meningioma – whether you’re a patient or a caregiver. This space is for you. Join us for a gentle, open conversation with others who truly understand. Share how you’re getting on, talk about what you’re finding difficult, or just listen in. There’s no pressure […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help all people with a brain tumour at the Ipswich Half. The race will start and finish at Portman Road Stadium – home to Ipswich Town FC. You will see runners heading down Duke Street, through Ipswich Waterfront and then along Cliff Lane. Continuing around the River Orwell, you will head to […]

Open to anyone who’s taken part in the core sessions or is a regular at resets, this bonus hypnotherapy session helps you reconnect to your own strength and stability. It’s designed to fit flexibly for those who need it. This session is mostly evening. This session is for people who have attended brainstrust hypnotherapy sessions […]

A colloid cyst diagnosis can feel isolating, and accessing reliable information or support isn’t always straightforward. This informal online gathering is a space to connect with others who truly understand. Whether you’re living with a cyst yourself or supporting someone who is, you’re warmly invited to join us. There’s no set agenda – just the […]

Join brainstrust’s mission to help people with brain tumours at the MBNA Chester Marathon. Get involved in the award-winning marathon set in the historic Roman Medieval destination, the great city of Chester. The event organisers pride themselves on being runners themselves and have designed a route that spans the largely flat stunning city as well as […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Bournemouth Supersonic 10k. Running in the supersonic 10k will provide you with a glimpse of running the way it should be, along coastlines with the backdrop of the stunning sea. The Bournemouth Marathon Festival hosts the supersonic 10k and also brings many other distances […]

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 […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a bran tumour at The Yorkshire Marathon in October. The Yorkshire Marathon has been a monster success since day one. In many ways, it’s the jewel in White Rose County’s sporting crown. We like to think every element of The Yorkshire Marathon is charged with Yorkshire Spirit. Since the […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at one of Europe’s most scenic and beautiful Half Marathons. The flat and fast course is packed with scenery as you run through Vondelpark & Rijksmuseum, following the Amsel River, you will be sure to see many canals and windmills but whatever you do, do not […]

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 […]

        Back for an 11th time, the sell out brainstrust Bass Belle 10 miler! Flat and fast, the brainstrust Bass Belle 10 Miler is ideal for those chasing a PB.  The route takes you around the picturesque local villages of South Cambridgeshire, consisting of 8.5 miles on road and 1.5 miles off road, offering […]

Join brainstrust’s mission to help those with a brain tumour at Santa in the City 5km 2025. Your Santa Run will begin at 7:00 pm the 4.5km route starting in Paternoster Square just by the majestic St Paul’s Cathedral. You will then run along the North bank where there will be fantastic river views, before crossing […]

Join brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Santa in the City 5km. Our Santa Run will begin at 7:00 pm the 4.5km route starting in Paternoster Square just by the majestic St Paul’s Cathedral. You will then run along the North bank where there will be fantastic river views, before crossing […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help those with a brain tumour at the Santa in The City Tunbridge Wells 5km. Starting at Grosvenor & Hilbert Park, run the 3km festive fun run on 06 December 2025 at 3pm. Santa in the City is the perfect way to get you, your friends, and your family into the Tunbridge […]

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 2026 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 private grounds […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help all people with a brain tumour at the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026. This hugely popular half marathon takes in the iconic Westminster Bridge and Charing Cross Road, up past Leicester Square and China Town. Adding even more world famous cultural landmarks to the route, and taking you to […]

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 […]

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 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 12 April 2026! 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 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!  Deadline for entries is 3rd November 2025 so reserve your place today.  

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Essar Chester Half Marathon 2026. The Chester Half is one of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in the historic Roman/Medieval international destination city of Chester. The fast and largely flat city and rural race route will […]

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 5k 2026. 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 an unforgettable running […]

Join team brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Edinburgh 10k 2026 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 an […]

Join brainstrust’s mission to help people with a brain tumour at the Edinburgh Half Marathon 2026. 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 an unforgettable running […]

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 […]