A better life Tumourow?- a new podcast about life with a brain tumour diagnosis
When you are diagnosed with a brain tumour, it can be difficult to know where to turn. People may find themselves feeling isolated and not knowing who to talk to who can really understand. At [...]
Run, Row, Ride 2022
Run, Row, Ride is back for 2022 Our famous virtual event Run, Row, Ride will take place once again this coming November! The challenge is to take on 30 miles over 30 days, all in support [...]
New year, new look – first, we are people.
First, we are people. In late 2019 we embarked on our new strategy that cements our commitment to support people with a brain tumour and their caregivers. Being diagnosed with a brain tumour is [...]
Follow the Seagulls Charity Trek – September 2020
Your 50 miles will make a massive difference. We know. In line with the government’s latest guidance – the reopening of restaurants and hotels from 4th July – as the situation stands, we [...]
Meet the team: Sophie
Meet our Community Fundraiser, Sophie, who is here to support our amazing community with their fundraising ideas. I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the Community Fundraiser here at [...]
Life with a brain tumour: Sarah Boulton’s story
My name is Sarah. In March 2018, I was diagnosed with a meningioma. I live in a small village just outside Buxton in Derbyshire with my husband Paul. Paul is a keen FootGolfer, and this involves [...]
Online community helps brainstrust win £1,000 award for brain tumour support
brainstrust has won a £1,000 Movement for Good award thanks to nominations from the public brainstrust was nominated to win a £1,000 boost as part of specialist insurer Ecclesiastical’s [...]
Our Support Specialists are trained coaches: What does this mean for our community?
Last month our Support Specialist for the Midlands, Jodie, and our Paediatric Support Specialist, Khadijha, completed their coaching training. So, what does this means for the people they [...]
The patient voice in the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission
Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission Update It’s now nearly a year since the beginning of our involvement with the TJBCM and it has been a great opportunity to represent the people we support [...]