Taking to the skies in memory of Simon
When Jeremy’s brother Simon sadly passed away from a glioblastoma in April 2024, aged just 56, he left behind his wife Nicky, three children and a family who miss him […]
My garden, my sanctuary: raising £1,225 for brainstrust
When Jane was diagnosed with a glioblastoma on Boxing Day 2025, she faced a new and unexpected chapter in her life. Drawing strength from her family, her love of gardening […]
Celebrating Lucy’s Legacy On and Off the Court
Ten years after the first Lucy Beesley Shield was played, family, friends and tennis players once again came together to celebrate Lucy’s life through the sport she loved. The annual […]
From Friendship to Fundraising: Celebrating Louise Through Community, Creativity and Kindness
When the members of a local Morsbags sewing group wanted to celebrate the life of their much-loved friend Louise, they chose to do something that reflected everything she stood for; […]
From Garden to Giving: Lorna’s Plant Sale Fundraiser
What started as a simple response to the Covid lockdown has grown into a much-loved annual tradition for Lorna, bringing together her passion for gardening and fundraising. Since 2020, her […]
Running Together for a Cause: WE Run for brainstrust 2026
The fourth annual WE Run for brainstrust event recently brought together an incredible community of supporters, all united by a shared determination to make a difference for people affected by […]
100 Lengths, One Powerful Story: Pat’s Fundraising Journey
Pat, who is living with a brain tumour, chose to turn her personal challenge into a meaningful fundraiser for brainstrust. Completing a sponsored swim in an impressive 48 minutes, she […]
Bev Dickens completes daring wing walk in memory of her brother Shaun
In memory of her brother, Shaun Skinner, founder of our Wear Grey campaign, our incredible supporter Bev Dickens, took on a daring wing walk challenge and has so far raised […]