What an incredible Wear Grey campaign we’ve had! Thanks to the kindness, enthusiasm and generosity of our wonderful supporters, Wear Grey 2026 has raised an amazing £14,408!

From everyone who purchased Wear Grey merchandise, made a donation, liked and shared our social media posts or helped spread the word, to the individuals and groups who went the extra mile by organising fundraisers, taking on challenges and bringing their communities together, every single bit of support has helped make a difference. Thank you for caring, for getting involved and for helping us be there for people affected by a brain tumour.

We’d love to share a little more about some of the wonderful fundraising activities that took place throughout October and celebrate the amazing people behind them. Here’s just a glimpse of what they got up to!

Bethany, Family & Friends go the extra mile for Wear Grey

Bethany has been a wonderful supporter of our 2026 campaign, raising an incredible £3,557.96 through a series of fantastic fundraising activities!

Alongside Bethany, Lee and Carl took on Bikes for Brains, an amazing 200-mile cycle from Coventry to the Isle of Wight over four days. The challenge was particularly meaningful, with all three having been affected by brain tumours in some way. Bethany also brought people together through a quiz afternoon, cake sale and raffle, raising even more vital funds and awareness for brainstrust.

We’re so grateful to Bethany, Lee and Carl and everyone who donated, took part or helped make these activities happen.

Abigail: A Mum’s Legacy, A Daughter’s Love

Abbie sadly lost her mum, Lucy, to a brain tumour in October 2016, when she was just 14 years old. Ten years on, and now a mum herself, Abbie wanted to do something special to honour Lucy’s memory and give something back to the charity that had made such a difference to her family during an incredibly difficult time.

Through her baking business, Indulgent Bakes, Abbie came up with the lovely idea of Baking to Give Back, using her passion for baking to bring people together for a cause so close to her heart. With the support of her family and the generosity of her local community, Abbie raised an incredible £932.00 for brainstrust.

Every bake sold and every donation made helped Abbie turn something she loves into a meaningful way to remember her mum, celebrate her life and help other families facing the challenges of a brain tumour diagnosis.

We’re so grateful to Abbie and everyone who supported her fundraising. What a beautiful way to honour Lucy’s memory and make a lasting difference to others.

Ellen spreads a little kindness through crochet angels

Ellen is living with a brain tumour and has been supported by brainstrust herself. Despite the challenges she faces, she continues to think of others and find wonderful ways to give back.

We’re incredibly grateful to Ellen for the time, care and love she’s put into making each little angel, helping to raise both funds and awareness of brain tumours.

Thank you, Ellen, for your continued support. You really are an inspiration!

Noah takes on 79 kick-ups for Wear Grey

A huge well done to Noah Fowler, who took on a fantastic football challenge throughout October in support of our Wear Grey campaign, raising an incredible £2,790.63!

Noah set himself the challenge of completing 79 kick-ups, 79 times throughout October, helping to raise awareness of brain tumours and vital funds for people affected by a diagnosis.

The challenge was particularly close to Noah’s heart, as his dad had recently undergone major brain surgery following a brain tumour diagnosis. Wanting to do something special for his dad and other families going through a similar experience, Noah showed incredible determination and kindness throughout the month.

We’re so proud of Noah and hugely grateful to everyone who donated, shared his challenge and cheered him on. His efforts will help brainstrust continue supporting people affected by a brain tumour and their families.

Well done, Noah, what an amazing achievement and a wonderful way to show your dad just how much you love him!

The Cove at Maenporth & The Cornish Arms remembers Freyja through Wear Grey

The team at The Cove at Maenporth & The Cornish Armscame together for our Wear Grey campaign, raising funds in loving memory of Freyja Hanstein, the owners’ much-loved daughter, who sadly died from brain cancer in November 2023.

Throughout October, they organised a quiz night and bingo night, bringing people together to remember Freyja. They also placed collection buckets at both locations, giving customers and visitors the opportunity to show their support and contribute to the campaign.

Their fundraising is a heartfelt reminder of how something positive can grow from such a personal loss. By choosing to support brainstrust, the team at The Cove & The Cornish Arms are helping us continue to be there for people and families facing the challenges of a brain tumour diagnosis.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone at The Cove and all those who supported their fundraising in Freyja’s memory.

Wear Grey 2026 reminded us of the power of community, compassion, and collective action. We can’t wait to see what we can achieve together next year! 

From all of us at brainstrust, thank you.