Scunthorpe couple raise incredible total for brain tumour support
Chris Bassenger is a member of the brainstrust Meet Up group in Hull. Chris came to brainstrust for help and advice after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. We […]
The Big Mother’s Day Skydive 2018 – 11th March 2018
This Mother’s Day do something amazing to help the thousands of mums who are living with, or caring for someone with a brain tumour. Every year we hold a mass […]
Kapow! Superhero Obstacle Course Challenge, Leeds 2018 – 30th June 2018
Run, jog or walk around the Kapow! Superhero Challenge obstacle course. Take on 10 inflatable obstacles including a UV bubble tunnel, foam maze and Big Bertha – our giant slide – set in […]
UK Brain Tumour Symposium (formerly the UK Brain Tumour Summit) sells out in 48 hours
Last week we announced, with Brain Tumour Research, the first UK Brain Tumour Symposium to be held jointly between our two organisations. The event is to take place in Milton […]
Join us for the UK’s first joint Brain Tumour Symposium
brainstrust and Brain Tumour Research are proud to present the UK’s first joint Brain Tumour Symposium (formerly the UK Brain Tumour Summit), an event for brain tumour patients, their friends and […]
Carrie Holbrook, campaigning for the brain tumour community
Since losing her husband to a brain tumour, Carrie Holbrook has been campaigning to raise awareness of brain tumours and improve outcomes for people with a brain tumour. She is […]
National survey shows decline in positive experience for brain tumour patients
Many people with a brain tumour are not receiving the care and support they expect, according to the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2016. The survey is designed to monitor […]
Simplyhealth Great South Run 2018 – 21st October 2018
Join team brainstrust at the Simplyhealth Great South Run and help thousands of people in the UK who are living with a terrifying brain tumour diagnosis. The Great South Run is one […]
Cancer Research UK announces £25million investment in brain tumour research
Exciting news – and not before time. For some years now Cancer Research UK (CRUK) has shown a real commitment to funding brain tumour research, increasing its funding share to 8%. […]
From runner to event organiser – Ashley’s story
As a keen runner, Ashley Hawkins has taken part in more than 20 half marathons, raising thousands of pounds for various charities. In December 2013, when his dad died of […]