NICE approves new treatment that reduces harm for children with a brain tumour
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved the combination of dabrafenib and trametinib for patients aged one and over with either low-grade or high-grade glioma with […]
Ravi’s choir hits “gold” for brain tumour awareness in Britain’s Got Talent
Ravi’s choir hits “gold” for brain tumour awareness in last night’s Britain’s Got Talent! brainstrust is delighted to report that Ravi’s Dream Team choir was “golden buzzered” into the […]
Reflections from Thrive with brainstrust in Middlesbrough
On Thursday 11 April, patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and local charities gathered in Riverside Stadium for a day of connection and empowerment at Thrive with brainstrust in Middlesbrough. In this […]
Double the Distance: Two Half Marathons in Four Days for Steven!
Steven’s Double Dash: Conquering Two Half Marathons in Just 4 Days! On 27 September 2023, Steven embarked on his first half marathon, the NatWest – Do Good Feel Good, followed […]
A Porthcawl Christmas Morning Swim Extravaganza!
Sue, her brave family, and friends took on the wild waters of the Bristol Channel to support the brain tumour community! In Sue’s own words; I decided to do the […]
Golden Generosity: A Fundraiser Celebrating 50 Years of Love
Irene & Ted Govan’s 50th Anniversary Fundraiser Bash! Irene and Ted marked their 50th wedding anniversary in October 2023 by kindly requesting donations in lieu of gifts, in honor of […]
Improving access to brain tumour clinical trials in partnership with myTomorrows
myTomorrows and brainstrust are working to support the brain tumour community in accessing clinical trials. There are over 80,000 people living with a brain tumour in the UK, with a […]
Lazaros’ Legacy: Donation of £13,000 Enables PPIE Support to GBM Research
Lazaros Sofikitis passed away in November 2023, just 8 months after he was diagnosed with a grade 4 Glioblastoma. Among many wonderful qualities, Lazaros was known for being a talented […]
Brushing for a Cause
Flo Snook’s Painting Fundraiser for brainstrust Flo Snook is a highly talented Brighton based artist, who is renowned for her pictures of seascapes and coastal areas. Flo, who is living […]
Julie’s story
Back in 2019 I went to the doctors complaining of daily headaches. I was then prescribed high blood pressure tablets. My headaches did ease up a little. In June 2022 […]