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Dec 2018
Determined Doctor raises £3,500 in 24 hours for Brain Tumour Research
Heartbreak as young mum loses battle with brain tumour
Christmas comes early for family of Wakefield expat
Consett family celebrate momentous year of fundraising
Simon’s boxing challenge inspired by friend living with a brain tumour
Bournemouth performers take a bow for Brain Tumour Research
Blackburn charity sponsoring brain tumour researcher at UCLan, Preston
Double Olympic Swimmer dives into research at the University of Portsmouth
Santa Claus helps raise vital funds for charity at Parkway Shopping Centre
Hundreds inspired to Run for Gem
Mum-of-three’s legacy lives on at Research Centre of Excellence
Bereaved man supports research into disease that claimed partner’s life
Family support research into disease that claimed loved one’s life
Leeds patient appeals for more funding for research into brain tumours
Clayton-le-Woods man supports research into disease that claimed friend’s life
Brain tumour patient meets with scientists researching a cure
Middleton couple meet scientists as fundraising mission continues
Guiseley sisters help fund scientists researching a cure for brain tumours
The big reveal: Royton men bare all for charity calendar
Academic’s mighty Kilimanjaro challenge in memory of dad lost to brain tumour
Buckingham teenager the star of Christmas Hope Tree Appeal
Determined daughter raises thousands in honour of mum
Family of Santa runners ho-ho-hope for a brain tumour cure
The Perrings’ Christmas wish: family appeal to find brain tumour cure
Santa babies make a splash for Brain Tumour Research
Winchmore Hill charity sponsors 12 further days of research as part of £1 million campaign to find a cure for brain tumours
Schoolgirl’s Christmas wish to find a cure for brain tumours
Mum launches South West fundraising appeal for Brain Tumour Research
Mum’s Christmas wish to find a cure for brain tumours
Leith brain tumour patient publishes comic book to help generate greater understanding of cancer
Family launches Christmas appeal for Brain Tumour Research after tragic loss
Schoolgirl launches Christmas appeal for Brain Tumour Research
“Some good can come from pain” – a Consett family’s Christmas wish
Dec 2017
Father’s brain tumour death prompts marathon challenge to help find a cure
Charity chief appeals for cyclists to follow her lead for Brain Tumour Research
Best friend’s brain tumour diagnosis inspires marathon challenge
Brain tumour patient inspires soldiers' charity challenge
Losing mum to brain tumour inspires charity challenge
Friend’s brain tumour diagnosis inspires swimathon
Schoolgirl back in panto after overcoming brain tumour – oh yes she is!
Seven-year-old launches Christmas appeal for Brain Tumour Research
Dad fighting brain tumour launches Christmas campaign to help find a cure
Bereaved family facing first Christmas without beloved daughter
Christmas tree appeal offers hope to families affected by brain tumours
Nov 2018
Family fundraise £50,000 after losing son to a brain tumour
Businessman takes on mighty Kilimanjaro charity challenge
Rothwell man in Santa Run has raised more than £7,500 in memory of friend lost to a brain tumour
Bereaved son’s story heard at House of Commons as brain tumour impact highlighted
Chris gets quizzical for Brain Tumour Research in memory of wife
Grieving widow at Westminster as MPs hear of unbearable brain tumour burden
East London women’s stories heard at Westminster as brain tumour burden highlighted
Campaigning friend at Westminster as MPs hear of unbearable brain tumour burden
Devon teen’s story heard at Westminster as brain tumour burden highlighted
Grieving family tell their story as MPs learn of brain tumour burden
Musician at Westminster as MPs hear of unbearable brain tumour burden
West Cornwall MP launches report into unbearable brain tumour burden
Patient at Westminster as MPs hear of brain tumour burden
Campaigning mum and aunt at Westminster as MPs hear of unbearable burden of brain tumours
Malvern patient’s story heard at Westminster as MPs learn of brain tumour burden
Milton Keynes charity at Westminster as MPs hear of unbearable brain tumour burden
Worcester family’s moving story heard at Westminster as brain tumour burden highlighted
Widow tells her story at Westminster as brain tumour burden highlighted
Widow at Westminster as MPs hear of brain tumour burden
Widow at Westminster as MPs hear of unbearable brain tumour burden
Staunch campaigner back at Westminster as brain tumour burden highlighted
Patient at Westminster as MPs hear of unbearable brain tumour burden
Campaigning father at Westminster as MPs hear of unbearable brain tumour burden
Widow tells of unbearable burden as MPs launch new report into cost of brain tumours
Widow sponsors school cycling team to ensure partner’s legacy lives on
“He could have been our first black Prime Minister but, at 21, he was cut down by a brain tumour” MPs hear of tragic burden of the disease
Teenager’s story heard at Westminster as MPs learn of brain tumour burden
Great-great-grandmother’s legacy lives on at University of Plymouth
Lola’s legacy: £19,000 raised in memory of treasured toddler
Friends and family go the extra mile for Lydia
Community come together in Run for Gem
Mum’s marathon challenge inspired by three brain tumour deaths
Lady Captain of Darlington Golf Club announces Brain Tumour Research as charity of the year
School raises more than £1,000 for charity through mountain bike challenge
Colleague’s memory lives on at Research Centre of Excellence
Patient meets researchers working to find a brain tumour cure
Ocean kayak lighthouse to lighthouse challenge inspired by young mum’s battle with a brain tumour
Hip op dad defies odds to run London Marathon
Wizards and Witches dinner dance to find a cure for brain tumours
Farmer’s legacy lives on at Halloween Ball
Snow place like Haselbury’s winter wonderland fundraiser
Islington gym-goers up the tempo at charity challenge
“Take my place” says hero who suffered freak leg break metres from the London Marathon finish line Charity invites people to #RunForAngus
Nov 2017
Parents who lost son to brain tumour fights for post-Brexit research funding
Father who lost beloved daughter to a brain tumour fears how Brexit could affect research funding
Brain tumour survivor in Westminster as MPs discuss Brexit impact on research funding
Brain tumour patient hears how Brexit could affect research funding
Father who lost only son to brain tumour fights for post-Brexit research funding
Christmas card designed in memory of mum lost to brain tumour
Musical evening strikes the right chord for Brain Tumour Research
Brexit must not halt threat brain tumour research progress
Art exhibition inspired by father’s brain tumour diagnosis – post-event
Child living with brain tumour is honoured at research centre
Ten-year-old pedals for charity after losing cousin to brain tumour
Wife lost to brain tumour is remembered at research centre
Winchmore Hill charity In Sue’s Name raises £75,000 in first year of £1 million campaign to support vital research
Suffolk family who lost daughter funding a researcher to help find a cure for brain tumours
Father and son complete gruelling desert cycle challenge to fund Brain Tumour Research
Oct 2018
Girl’s fundraising dedicated to help find cure for dad’s brain tumour
Colchester mum battling to survive
Bereaved boys and their team ride 111 miles four months after losing mum
Hats off to knitwear shop’s fundraising frenzy for Brain Tumour Research
Brain tumour diagnosis inspires aunt’s “unconventional” charity challenge series
Scaling new heights to find a cure for brain tumours
Fancy dress fundraiser to celebrate life of fun-loving young man lost to brain tumour
Banstead charity group dines and dances their way to £50,000
Double Olympian’s fundraiser goes swimmingly for Brain Tumour Research
Join a seasonal celebration as Autumn Ball fundraiser helps to find a cure for brain tumours
Patient reveals devastating cost of brain tumour diagnosis. New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden - Mel Hennessy
Family tragedy inspires half marathon success
Family reveals devastating cost of brain tumour diagnosis. New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden - Michael Jeffery
Wife reveals devastating cost of husband’s brain tumour diagnosis. New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden - Franco Pietrantonio
Family reveals devastating cost of brain tumour diagnosis. New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden - Carrie Holbrook
Family reveals devastating cost of brain tumour diagnosis. New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden - Judith Slinn
Bereaved daughter reveals devastating cost of brain tumour diagnosis. New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden - Julie Lowe
Research is our only hope – young couple determined to help find a cure for brain tumours
Patient reveals devastating cost of brain tumour diagnosis. New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden - Ben Lindon
Patient reveals devastating cost of brain tumour diagnosis. New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden - Rory Burke
Daughter reveals devastating cost of brain tumour diagnosis. New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden
Patient reveals devastating cost of brain tumour diagnosis. New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden - Brian Rockell
Gateshead patient reveals devastating cost of brain tumour diagnosis. New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden - Ian Hardy
Family reveals devastating cost of brain tumour diagnosis. New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden
Mum reveals devastating cost of her son’s brain tumour diagnosis. New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden
Mother reveals devastating cost of brain tumour diagnosis. New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden
Widow reveals devastating cost of brain tumour diagnosis. New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden
Sister reveals devastating cost of brain tumour diagnosis. New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden
Patient reveals devastating cost of brain tumour diagnosis. New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden - Alexandra Foulis
Patient reveals devastating cost of brain tumour diagnosis. New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden - Vicki Hilborn
Wife reveals devastating cost of husband’s brain tumour diagnosis New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden
Patient reveals devastating cost of brain tumour diagnosis in new report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden - Sarah Gaffney
First Dates star celebrates end of chemo with half marathon challenge for charity
Financial impact of brain tumour diagnosis – double for all cancers
Patient reveals devastating cost of brain tumour diagnosis New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden
Family reveals devastating cost of brain tumour diagnosis New report from the Brain Tumour Research charity highlights punishing financial burden
Eat, drink and be scary at charity Halloween Ball
Team tackle Great South Run in memory of colleague
Footie fan will pay tribute to former teammates at match day fundraising walk
Cello concert hits the right note for Brain Tumour Research
Runner who broke back in three places defies the odds to take on half marathon for charity
Charities hound up support from doggies and owners at coastal walk
Eight-year-old puts best foot forward to help find cure for cancer which took her mummy
Friend’s brain tumour diagnosis inspires marathon challenge
Youngster sacrifices birthday presents in memory of friend
Grand Union Canal turns pink as walkers help to find a cure for brain tumours, our Chief Executive also joins
Glam rock band strikes a chord for brain tumours in memory of Corby Cat
Pub raises the bar to support charity’s Walk of Hope campaign
The Grand Union Canal turns pink as walkers help to find a cure for brain tumours
Olympic Park turns pink in memory of father and husband lost to brain tumour
“Our star in the sky” – Young sisters fundraise in memory of grandma
Durham farmer lost to a brain tumour commemorated at Rising Sun Country Park
Mum-of-three’s running challenge in memory of dad lost to a brain tumour
Grand Union Canal turns pink as walkers help to find a cure for brain tumours
Make a splash at charity swimathon
Little boy and his mum’s charity walk to fund research into brain tumours
Grandad lost to a brain tumour remembered at Walk of Hope
Oct 2017
Family help to fund vital research after brain tumour loss
Wife desperate for a cure attends UK Brain Tumour Symposium 2017
Brain tumour survivor is honoured at Centre of Excellence
Art exhibition inspired by father’s brain tumour diagnosis
Two mums desperate for a cure attend UK Brain Tumour Symposium 2017
Mum desperate for a cure attends UK Brain Tumour Symposium 2017
Surbiton woman desperate for a cure attends UK Brain Tumour Symposium 2017
UK’s longest brain cancer survivor attends UK Brain Tumour Symposium 2017
Mother desperate for a cure attends UK Brain Tumour Symposium 2017
Woman diagnosed with brain tumour and kidney cancer attends UK Brain Tumour Symposium 2017
Losing friend to brain tumour inspires mum’s Great South Run challenge
Brain tumour supporters run for research
Family’s endeavour to celebrate milestone year of son lost to brain tumour
Losing dad to brain tumour inspires daughter’s Great South Run
Two women desperate for a cure attend UK Brain Tumour Symposium 2017
Milton Keynes charity co-hosts UK Brain Tumour Symposium 2017
Man who went the extra mile sponsors a week of research in dad’s memory at centre where scientists are working to find a cure for brain tumours
Father lost to brain tumour is remembered at Centre of Excellence
Police officer lost to brain tumour is remembered at Centre of Excellence
Friends running for research in memory of young boy lost to a brain tumour
Care worker to use beauty queen title to raise awareness of brain tumours after her own diagnosis
Wife took steps in husband’s memory to help find cure for brain tumours
Daughter takes steps in father’s memory to help find cure for brain tumours
Bake sale delivers delicious donation for Brain Tumour Research
Brain tumour diagnosis inspires women’s canal walk challenge - post event
Wife takes steps in husband’s memory to help find cure for brain tumours - post event
Phoebe and family walk for charity after brain tumour loss
Charity takes steps to help fund research into brain tumours
Sep 2018
Families invited to ride for research into brain tumours into brain tumours
Consett sisters fundraise in memory of beloved uncle
Friend’s death inspires charity walk at Olympic Park
“Worth a tri!” – brain tumour survivor’s triathlon success
Soldier who survived brain tumour now fighting to find cure
Volunteer grandmother paves the way for Grand Union Canal Walk
Charity invites public to paw-ticipate in doggy walk
Brain tumour death inspires Great Scottish Run challenge
Guisborough girls to raise money for research into brain tumours
North London business supports research into brain tumours with exclusive launches
Friend’s brain tumour death inspires swimming challenge
Brain tumour patient honoured at the University of Plymouth
Loss of two brothers inspires Great North Run success
Brain tumour survivor completes Great North Run
Bereaved daughter takes on Bristol Half Marathon in pursuit of brain tumour cure
Mother and daughter take on London to Brighton cycle to help find a cure for brain tumours
Rushden mums to take on Grand Union Canal Walk of Hope to help find a cure for brain tumours
Friend lost to a brain tumour is remembered by running challenge
Darlington woman’s charity challenge remembers late auntie
Brain tumour survivor takes on triathlon challenge
Tragedy as dad dies of brain tumour while son awaits surgery for same disease
Dad-of-two is remembered at charity walk to help fund research into brain tumours
Bereaved mother and daughter’s Great North Run success
Daughter completes charity challenge in memory of dad
Double Olympian dives into charity’s Swim for Hope campaign
Sister completes Great North Run in honour of brother who survived a brain tumour
Top marks as maths lecturer fundraises on final commute
Take a step towards a brain tumour cure at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Grandad lost to a brain tumour is remembered at Centre of Excellence
Friend’s brain tumour diagnosis inspires Great North Run challenge
Family’s fundraising to help find a cure for brain tumours
Five-year-old cancer girl back to school after year of chemotherapy
Sisters bereaved by brain tumour take on motorsport challenge
Sep 2017
Brain Tumour diagnosis inspires canal walk challenge
Brain Tumour diagnosis inspires women’s canal walk challenge
Wife takes steps in husband’s memory to help find cure for brain tumours
Brain Tumour Research appoints new Gifts in Wills leader
Brother’s diagnosis inspires fundraising to help find a cure for brain tumours
Loss of young man to neglected cancer galvanises colleagues into action
Aston Clinton grandmother’s brain tumour first thought to be dementia – like Corrie’s Rita
Son of late Corrie stalwart in real life brain tumour battle as The Street’s Rita finally diagnosed with the disease
Corrie’s Rita in shocking new brain tumour storyline
Brain tumour diagnosis inspires couple’s charity abseil
Daughter takes on abseil challenge after losing dad to brain tumour
Loss of childhood friends to brain tumours inspires charity challenge – post-event
Brain tumour diagnosis inspires businessman’s charity challenge
Couple take on challenge for research in memory of Cat Anderson, the inspiration for Cat in a Hat
Grandma’s art paints brighter future for brain tumour patients
Friend takes on charity challenge after brain tumour loss
Losing dad to brain tumour inspired marathon challenge
Schoolboys took on Ben Nevis in support of Brain Tumour Research
Grieving mum celebrates wedding with gifts for charity in memory of daughter lost to brain tumour
Brain tumour loss inspires teacher’s charity challenge
Loss of childhood friends to brain tumours inspires charity challenge
Greengrocer runs for research into brain tumours
Friends’ brain tumour diagnoses prompts charity challenge
Parents run for research after tot’s brain tumour diagnosis
Daughter takes on charity challenge after father lost to brain tumour
Brain tumour baby off to school
Aug 2018
Doctor who survived brain tumour takes on running challenge
Widow’s 100km challenge pays tribute to husband lost to a brain tumour
Brain tumour loss inspires Great North Run challenge
Gruelling 50km challenge along the Thames to fund research into brain tumours
Superhero Simon takes on Great North Run in memory of partner lost to brain tumour
Relatives join forces to fund research into the disease that claimed two brothers
Daventry Dad tackles 100km challenge in pursuit of a brain tumour cure
Mother and daughter take on Great North Run in pursuit of a brain tumour cure
Niece pays tribute to late auntie with Great North Run challenge
Daughter cycles 54 miles in memory of mum lost to a brain tumour
Sister takes on Great North Run in honour of brother who survived a brain tumour
Friend’s diagnosis inspires three sporting challenges for research into brain tumours
Father and daughter’s Shetland Island trek funds research into brain tumours
University staff take on Great Aberdeen Run in memory of former colleague
Brain tumour patient takes on Great North Run to help find a cure for brain tumours
Charity invites supporters to leave a legacy in pursuit of a brain tumour cure
Bereaved mother and daughter take on Great North Run to help find a cure for brain tumours
Milton Keynes charity to host seven Walks of Hope to help find a cure for biggest cancer killer of the under 40s
Wife’s running challenge to honour husband living with brain tumour
Former football manager remembered in charity tournament and fete
Charity appeals for walkers to join fundraising event along the Leeds Liverpool Canal
Dust off your walking boots and take on ‘a wee bit’ of the West Highland Way for Brain Tumour Research charity
Brain tumour survivor takes on Great North Run
Students cook up funds towards research into brain tumours
Four marathons in four days in memory of mum killed by brain tumour
Take a walk on the Tyneside for the Brain Tumour Research charity
Fundraising Group launches in memory of husband lost to brain tumour
Cycling challenge in memory of brother killed by brain tumour
Five brain tumour deaths inspire 100-mile cycle challenge
Gruelling 100-mile cycle helps fund research into brain tumours
“I did it for Mum” – daughter completes ultra-marathon in pursuit of brain tumour cure
Student raises a glass in pursuit of a cure for brain tumours
Woman defies broken wrist and completes Four Peaks Challenge
Student cycles 100 miles for the Brain Tumour Research charity
Aug 2017
Denise Van Outen shortlisted for major charity award
Wife’s brain tumour diagnosis inspires charity abseil
Daughter takes on abseil challenge after losing dad to brain tumour
Leading neuroscientists meet in Portsmouth
Rotarians raise thousands for Brain Tumour Research
Losing dad to brain tumour inspires marathon challenge
Brain tumour patient on 100th cycle of chemotherapy completes 100 mile kayak of River Wye
Harlington widow tells the story of her beloved husband’s battle with a brain tumour as she faces the first anniversary of his loss
Leading medical charity awarded six-figure sum from London Freemasons to drive progress against “neglected” cancer
Seven-year-old launches charity challenge after losing mum to brain tumour
Schoolboys take on Ben Nevis in support of Brain Tumour Research
Golfers remember mum lost to brain tumour
School girls take on 100-mile summer challenge in support of Brain Tumour Research and MS Therapy Centre
Brain Tumour Research appoints four new trustees
Charity takes steps to help fund research into brain tumours – How you can help
Combat nerves and take on new heights in aid of Brain Tumour Research
Employees to stage charity cycle event after colleague’s wife diagnosed with brain tumour
Sisters’ sponsored cycle ride in memory of uncle lost to brain tumour
Brain tumour patient’s cycle challenge for Brain Tumour Research
Loss of cousin inspires cycle challenge for Brain Tumour Research
200 + take part across the globe as “The World’s Local Walk” remembers husband and father lost to brain tumour
Cyclist took on 100-mile cycle challenge to help scientists find a cure for brain tumours
Losing friend to brain tumour inspired accountant to take on charity cycle ride
“The World’s Local Walk” to remember husband and father lost to brain tumour
Sister’s childhood diagnosis inspires cycle challenge for Brain Tumour Research
Dad’s brain tumour diagnosis inspires son to smash fundraising target in charity cycle challenge
Businessman completes 100-mile charity cycle challenge after friend’s brain tumour diagnosis
Best friend’s brain tumour diagnosis inspires charity cycle challenge - post event
Losing best friend to brain tumour inspires triathlon challenge
Jul 2018
Brain tumour deaths inspire Ashford couple’s 100-mile cycle challenge
Former England captain remembered in fundraiser for Brain Tumour Research
Dad’s brain tumour diagnosis inspires daughter’s 100-mile cycle challenge
John Lewis High Wycombe funds research into the disease that killed employee
Cycling challenge in memory of young dad killed by brain tumour
Father and daughter take part in electrifying guitar challenge for research into brain tumours
Hero patient strikes a chord for brain tumour cure
Musician visits Westminster to hear of momentous year for brain tumour community
Hero guitarists strike chord for brain tumour cure
They can be heroes: hundreds of guitarists strike a chord for brain tumour cure
Police officer inspires Fundraising Group to find a cure for neglected cancer
Zurich raise over £12,000 in memory of employee for charity
University staff raise over £16,000 for the Brain Tumour Research charity
Grieving friends brave Three Peaks in pursuit of brain tumour cure
Charity calls on cyclists in pursuit of a cure - Randonnee for research
Widow visits Westminster to hear of momentous year for brain tumour community
Campaigning friend visits Westminster to hear of momentous year for brain tumour community
Ashford couple set to ride 100 miles for brain tumour cure
Bereaved woman at Westminster to hear of momentous year for brain tumour community
Doctor takes on ride for research into brain tumours
Man who inspired Bristol cancer and cardiac community to be remembered in Three Peaks Challenge
Daughter bereaved by brain tumour takes centre stage to help find a cure
Charity ball in memory of brothers whose lives were shortened as a result of brain tumours
Sweltering cycle challenge pays tribute to Bedfordshire policeman
Cycling challenge will mark anniversary of loved one’s brain tumour death
Hundreds of amps arrive at charity for world record attempt
Brighton guitar shop backs charity world record attempt
Widow hosts charity lunch in husband’s memory
Durrington Walls Wind Band Do Lunch!
Mummy Squad raises money for Brain Tumour Research after tragedy
Family and friends raise thousands to help find a cure for brain tumours
Brain tumour patient strikes a chord at world record attempt
Brain tumour patient completes indoor skydive in pursuit of a cure
University staff go head to head for the Brain Tumour Research charity
Birmingham magistrate inspires student’s cycle challenge
Brothers running Leeds 10K to raise brass in memory of Dad
Norwich pensioner remembered as daughter tells MPs of brain tumour diagnosis
Widow tells MPs of financial and social burden of brain tumour diagnosis
Widower tells MP of harrowing brain tumour loss
Hairdresser celebrates after brain tumour treatment
Loustock 2018 to remember teenager on his 18th birthday
Five “portly blokes” taken on 120 mile charity cycle after friend diagnosed with brain tumour
Family of Corby’s Cat taking on Uventure mud run in her memory
Charity employees take on indoor skydive in pursuit of brain tumour cure
Fimber resident conquers Blencathra for a brain tumour cure
Jul 2017
Losing friend to brain tumour inspires river raft challenge
Brother-in-law takes on 100 mile cycle challenge to help scientists find a cure for brain tumours
Harrogate fundraiser to celebrate what would have been 30th birthday of sister who died from neglected cancer
Tadworth Variety Show fundraiser for neglected cancer brings Banstead fundraising group’s total to over £20,000 in under a year
Neuroscientist takes on 100-mile cycle challenge to help find a cure for brain tumours
Friend takes on 100 mile cycle challenge to help scientists find a cure for brain tumours
Brain tumour tragedies inspires charity cycle challenge
Brain tumour blogger Anna Swabey remembered at research centre where scientists are working to find a cure
Cousins of Harlington man lost to a brain tumour to cycle 100 miles to raise funds for research
Wareside man to cycle 100 miles to raise funds for research after cousin lost to brain tumour
Baker completes 123-mile cycle challenge in memory of brother
Brain tumour patient remembered at research centre where scientists are working to find a cure
Businessman takes on 100 mile charity cycle challenge after friend’s brain tumour diagnosis
Best friend’s brain tumour diagnosis inspires charity cycle challenge
Toddler lost to brain tumour inspires couple’s charity bike ride
Brain tumour loss inspires charity cycle challenge
Local MP has paved the way for brain tumour campaigners
Mum's brain tumour inspires charity cycle challenge
Brain tumour patient’s Wye 100 fundraising boosted by £1,000 donation
Doncaster man to cycle 100 miles to raise funds for research after cousin lost to brain tumour
Dad’s brain tumour diagnosis inspires charity cycle challenge
Charity cycle challenge inspired by friends lost to brain tumours
Cyclist takes on 100-mile cycle challenge to help scientists find a cure for brain tumours
New hope for brain tumour campaigners
Brain tumour patient on 100th cycle of chemo therapy to kayak 100 miles. Wye 100 - Wye Not?!
Jun 2018
Hundreds of guitarists to descend on London festival for world record attempt
Two-year-old leads out teams for charity football match in memory of grandmother
Gruelling 100-mile cycle will help fund research into brain tumours
Randonnee for research – charity calls on cyclists in pursuit of a cure
Sister of brain tumour patient meets scientists working to find a cure
Bereaved sister takes on skydive to help fund research
I don’t want to sit in another crematorium asking, "Why?" – Poole resident loses five loved ones to brain tumours
Three men complete 400km Pier-to-Pier Cycle Challenge to help find a cure for brain tumours
Funds raised to help find a cure for brain tumours as friends reunited
Cycle challenge pays tribute to policeman lost to brain cancer
Jack Haddon florist supports National Wear A Flower Week
Man living with brain tumour completes bike challenge with friends and relatives
Libby Ferris Flowers supports National Wear A Flower Week
Colonnade Florist supports National Wear A Flower Week
TV quiz personality joins staff at the Old Bailey to fundraise for research into brain tumours
Son living with a brain tumour honoured at research centre
Son-in-law honoured at research centre
Bereaved parents joined by family and friends to fund vital research
Country Garden Florist supports National Wear A Flower Week
Uni graduate marks six-year-anniversary of his dad’s death
Doing it for Dad: Son fulfils dad’s RideLondon dreams
Former England captain remembered in fundraiser for Brain Tumour Research
Young girl who died of a brain tumour commemorated at research centre
Golf tournament to fund research into brain tumours
Venus Flowers supports National Wear A Flower Week
Doing it for Dad: Father’s brain tumour diagnosis inspires 100-mile cycle
Courageous young mum living with a brain tumour is honoured at research centre
Band members remember fan and good friend at research centre
Bereaved family helps fund scientists researching a cure for brain tumours
Brain tumour diagnosis inspires charity cycle challenge
Husband follows in wife’s footsteps to raise money for Brain Tumour Research
Frinton Golf Club captain raises over £1,700 in daughter’s memory
Little steps add up to big change for brain tumour patients as siblings take on sponsored challenge - Dave Leatherbarrow
Daily seizures inspire drastic haircut for Brain Tumour Research
Hampshire residents take on abseil challenge to find a cure for brain tumours
Jun 2017
Perfect stocking filler for the fashionista with a conscience
Cambridge neurosurgeon awarded Brain Tumour Research honour
Brave and inspirational young woman loses battle with a brain tumour
Supporters of Song for Sue fund six days of research in six months in memory of beloved wife and mother
British Neuro-Oncology Society appoints first female President
Get together and DO LUNCH! this summer in aid of Brain Tumour Research
May 2018
Wells Rugby Club holds match in memory of brain tumour patient
Student’s abseil honours mum fighting brain tumour
Clarion Housing Group raises £80,000 for Darel Bryan Foundation
Kids’ Superhero Fun Run will help find a cure for brain tumours
Abseil in memory of sister lost to a brain tumour
Brain tumour patient and soon-to-be star of Songs of Praise takes on biggest challenge yet with non-stop 250-mile cycle
Determined dad defies hip condition to complete Plymouth Half Marathon
Father and son duo complete Plymouth Half Marathon for research into brain tumours
Local charity Ali’s Dream raises £1 million to fund vital research into childhood brain tumours
Brain tumour survivor takes on abseil challenge to fund vital research
Canary Wharf resident braves the UK’s highest freefall abseil to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research
Second Norwich Jedi Walk in memory of five-year-old Finnbar
Family and friends abseil the ArcelorMittal Orbit one year on from mum-of-two’s death
Wimbledon couple take on French cycling challenge to help find a cure for brain tumours
Brain tumour patient overcomes fear of heights in pursuit of a cure
Mayor of Exmouth celebrates town’s fundraising with cheque presentation
Norwich City FC fan is remembered by friends and family in charity football match
Charities meet in Milton Keynes at annual workshop hosted by Brain Tumour Research
Hat fever takes over Loughborough University campus
Little steps add up to big change for brain tumour patients as siblings take on sponsored challenge
Mum takes on daily walking challenge as daughter continues brain tumour fight
Energy company takes on Three Peaks challenge in support of Brain Tumour Research
Family and friends take on abseil challenge one year on from brain tumour tragedy
Northampton business backs charity world record attempt
Torquay dad defies hip condition to take on Plymouth Half Marathon
Friends, family and work colleagues of Bristol gym instructor to raise £41K in his memory to fund 15 days of research
Four men take on kayaking challenge in memory of Harlington woman lost to brain cancer
Bereaved son appeals for guitarists to join Guinness World Record attempt
Guitar heroes sign up for charity World Record attempt with The Bowie Experience
Waltham Forest resident braves the UK’s highest freefall abseil to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research
“Dad was watching over us” – siblings complete Marathon challenge for charity after losing beloved father to brain tumour
Charity encourages community to take steps to find a cure for brain tumours
May 2017
Calling all Florists: Announcing ‘Flowers for Hope Week’ in memory of Jane Packer
Apr 2018
Bow man lost to brain tumour is remembered at East London research centre
North East Brain Tumour Survivors take on Hadrian’s Wall challenge in bid to raise £50K
Student completes London Marathon after losing dad to brain tumour
Marathon runner whose leg broke in the final kilometre vows to run again next year
Bow man runs London Marathon to help scientists find a cure for cancer that took best friend
Greenhithe woman runs London Marathon to help scientists find a cure for cancer that took close friend
Sister runs London Marathon to help scientists find a cure for brain tumours
Nuneaton woman runs London Marathon to help scientists find a cure
Chef remembers late wife with London Marathon challenge
Mum dedicates marathon to daughter battling brain tumour
Inspirational student with brain tumour runs London Marathon to help scientists find a cure
Rochester mum completes the London Marathon in honour of young brain tumour survivor
Husband completes marathon challenge in honour of wife living with brain tumour
Brain tumour survivor completes London Marathon
Rode Heath woman runs London Marathon to help scientists find a cure
Mother takes on London Marathon to raise awareness and funds for Brain Tumour Research - post-event
Daughter remembers her late mother with London Marathon challenge - post-event
Family trio runs London Marathon to help scientists find a cure for brain tumours
South Brent woman, formerly from Paignton, runs London Marathon to help scientists find a cure
Sam completes London Marathon after losing colleague to brain tumour
Cambridge man completes London Marathon after losing dad to brain tumour
Eastbourne man completes London Marathon in memory of best friend lost to brain tumour
Nurse completes the London Marathon following friend’s brain tumour battle
Pâtissier completes London Marathon in memory of grandmother lost to brain tumour
Clapham man completes four marathons in four weeks in honour of best friend battling brain tumour
Senior Met officer lost to brain tumour inspires daughter’s London marathon challenge - post event
Tonbridge man completes London Marathon after family’s tragic loss
“Proudest achievement” – med student completes London Marathon in memory of father lost to brain tumour
Brain tumour survivor’s fundraising efforts are recognised at research centre
Young brain tumour survivor inspires marathon challenge
Nuneaton woman inspired to take on marathon challenge in mum’s memory
Golfing event to remember former club captain who first experienced symptoms on the course
Senior Met officer lost to brain tumour inspires daughter’s London marathon challenge
Nurse takes on London Marathon following friend’s brain tumour battle
Police officer honours colleague fighting brain tumour
Friend lost to brain tumour is remembered at research centre
Daughter remembers her late mother with London Marathon challenge
Mother takes on London Marathon to raise awareness and funds for Brain Tumour Research
Building Society goes hatty for Brain Tumour Research
Scunthorpe man to be remembered at brass band dance evening in Doncaster
Milton Keynes goes hatty in aid of Brain Tumour Research
Stockport goes hatty in aid of Brain Tumour Research
High Wycombe goes hat-crazy for Brain Tumour Research
Wylam wears a hat for Brain Tumour Research
Children at St Andrew’s put their Hats on for Brain Tumour Research!
Buckingham goes hat-crazy for Brain Tumour Research
Loughborough MP joins campaigners for Wear a Hat Day
Plymouth goes hatty in aid of Brain Tumour Research
Apr 2017
#NWKC2017 Ride for Nicki
Public unaware of biggest childhood cancer killer
Mar 2018
Lancashire Ladies who Lunch to support vital research into neglected cancer at UCLan, Preston
Get your Hat on and join the tea party for Brain Tumour Research!
Team Zurich get their Hats on for Brain Tumour Research!
Mother whose son set up brain tumour charity urges local community to get their Hats on for Brain Tumour Research!
Daughter’s brain tumour diagnosis inspires Wendy to get her Hat on for Brain Tumour Research!
Husband lost to brain tumour is remembered at Centre of Excellence
Brother lost to brain tumour is remembered at research centre
Husband lost to brain tumour is remembered at Research Centre
Patient meets researchers working to find a cure for brain tumours
Oxygen House staff breathe life into fight against brain tumours
Radstock man urges local community to get their Hats on for Brain Tumour Research!
Hat maker partners with charity to raise funds for research
Derriford’s doctors and nurses get their Hats on for Brain Tumour Research!
Police officers get their Hats on for Brain Tumour Research!
Beachborough children are getting their Hats on for Brain Tumour Research!
Parents of Darel at Westminster for launch of new cancer inquiry
Parents of Cat Anderson at Westminster for launch of new cancer inquiry
Brother-in-law at Westminster for launch of new cancer inquiry
Father and sister at Westminster for launch of new cancer inquiry
Garden Centre raises hundreds for Brain Tumour Research
Wife at Westminster for launch of new cancer inquiry
Brain tumour teen at Westminster for launch of new cancer inquiry
Parents at Westminster for launch of new cancer inquiry
Widow at Westminster for launch of new cancer inquiry
Wear A Hat Day 2018 Top-Hat facts
Daughter gets her hat on for Brain Tumour Research – and meets model and brain tumour survivor Caprice
Charity goes hats to launch Wear A Hat Day
Three generations come out in force for Brain Tumour Research launch event
Glenn gets his hat on for Brain Tumour Research!
Buckingham families gets their hats on for Brain Tumour Research!
Catrin gets her hat on for Brain Tumour Research!
Gemma gets her hat on for Brain Tumour Research!
Melanie gets her hat on for Brain Tumour Research!
Louise gets her hat on for Brain Tumour Research!
Schoolboy lost to brain tumour remembered as national Wear A Hat Day fundraising campaign launched
Family and friends of tragic schoolgirl Holly get their hats on for Brain Tumour Research
Supermodel Caprice sends surprise video message to brain tumour dad and son
Grieving mum gets her hat on for Brain Tumour Research to remember lost toddler
Cancer patient “inconvenienced” by brain tumour gets her hat on to help find a cure – and meets model and fellow survivor Caprice
Mum and daughter get their hats on for Brain Tumour Research – and meet model and brain tumour survivor Caprice
Mar 2017
Celebrities campaign for change at Speaker’s House event
Charity condemns lack of progress in year since “damning” report on the underfunding of research into “neglected” cancer
Feb 2019
Anniversary ball to celebrate 10 years and bring hope and support to brain tumour patients
Marathon challenge inspired by brain tumour loss
Camden primary school pupils to help fund the fight against brain tumours
Hatty racegoers to help fund the fight against brain tumours
Opera star to be remembered at charity concert
Hat fever sweeps Portsmouth in readiness for Wear A Hat Day
Children gets their hats on for starring role inBrain Tumour Research campaign
Croydon resident to pay tribute to late mum at London Marathon
Charity concert hits the right note for Brain Tumour Research
Sisters vow to make a difference in late friend’s memory
Hat fever sweeps Milton Keynes in readiness for Wear A Hat Day
“I want my little boy to be proud of me and to live in a world where no-one dies of brain tumours anymore” Mum’s mission to find cure as she undergoes further chemo
Brain tumour survivor gets hatty for Brain Tumour Research
Social media influencer leads the way with charity cycle class
Siblings’ mission continues as dad reaches 10-year brain tumour milestone
Swansea University goes hatty for Brain Tumour Research
Pedalling towards a cure: John Lewis & Partners High Wycombe takes on charity cycle challenge
Siblings get their hats on for starring role inBrain Tumour Research campaign
Toddler gets her hat on for starring role in Brain Tumour Research campaign
Kids star in hatty Brain Tumour Research campaign four years on from mum’s diagnosis
Twins get their hat on for starring role in Brain Tumour Research campaign
Sisters get hatty for starring role in Brain Tumour Research campaign
Reuben gets his hat on for starring role in Brain Tumour Research campaign
Family on track to raise thousands through London Marathon challenge
Redbridge siblings star in charity campaign across the capital
Heart-breaking loss inspires dad’s cycling challenge
Southgate girl stars in Brain Tumour Research campaign in memory of family friend
Dad welcomes birth of baby daughter just weeks after brain tumour diagnosis
Primary school goes hatty in tribute to much-loved teacher
Children get their hats on for starring role inBrain Tumour Research campaign
Hat fever sweeps Lancashire in readiness for Wear A Hat Day
Family and friends join forces help fund the fight against brain tumours
Canvey Island goes green to mark tragic boy’s 18th birthday
Feb 2018
Bereaved father welcomes first-ever Inquiry into economic and social impacts of brain tumours
Bereaved Banstead man urges local community to get their Hats on for Brain Tumour Research!
Librarian gets her hat on for Brain Tumour Research in memory of husband
Son gets his hat on for Brain Tumour Research in memory of mum
MPs announce first-ever Inquiry into economic and social impacts of brain tumours
Mottingham widow urges local community to get their Hats on for Brain Tumour Research!
Grieving widow urges the local community to get their Hats on for Brain Tumour Research!
Experts call for innovation in brain tumour research
Man who lost beloved son-in-law is helping to find a cure for neglected cancer
Sisters gets their Hats on for Brain Tumour Research in memory of dad
Mum gets her Hat on for Brain Tumour Research in memory of daughter
Mum and daughter get their Hats on for Brain Tumour Research!
Shanna takes on marathon challenge in memory of her mum
Charity calls on local businesses to support Wear A Hat Day
Ukulele players get their Hats on for Brain Tumour Research!
Defiant brain tumour patient pedals through the pain barrier
“Brilliant” fundraising day for friends united by tragedy
Charity spinathon raises thousands towards brain tumour research
Buckingham fundraisers pedal for research into brain tumours
Woman running London Marathon inspired by two young men lost to neglected cancer
Sisters urge local community to get their Hats on for Brain Tumour Research!
Hat-tastic designer asks others to get their Hats on for Brain Tumour Research!
Son lost to brain tumour is remembered at research centre
Horses and riders get their Hats on for Brain Tumour Research!
Mayor urges the whole town to get their Hats on for Brain Tumour Research!
Debbie McGee gets her hat on for Brain Tumour Research!
Hats on for Brain Tumour Research!
Three members of one family running London Marathon in memory of loved one who died of a brain tumour
Feb 2017
Brain Tumour Research launches Wear A Hat Day 2017
Hobbycraft partners with Brain Tumour Research for Wear A Hat Day 2017
Jan 2019
“I’m determined to make the most of every day”: Brain tumour patient defies the odds to outlive bleak prognosis
Dust off your handicap for Wear A Hat Day golfing event
Marathon challenge inspired by double brain tumour loss
Tony Barrow to be remembered at the London Marathon
Mum’s marathon challenge inspired by three friends affected by brain tumours
Luxury hat designer supports research into brain tumours
Hat’s the way to do it! Manchester residents help to fund the fight against brain tumours
Brain tumour patient inspires marathon challenge
Inspirational grandmother who survived brain tumour launches her own business
Marathon challenge in memory of dad lost to a brain tumour
Giant Charity Boot Camp inspired by Colchester’s Gemma
Santa babies paddle their way to raise £1,300 for Brain Tumour Research
Teacher goes the extra mile for charity’s On Yer Bike campaign
Soldier takes on Jurassic challenge to helpcombat brain tumours
Parkway Shopping Centre kicks off 2019 with charitable donation
Heart-breaking loss inspires marathon challenge
Lydia’s Wish: fundraising ball will “give hope” to brain tumour patients
Young brain tumour patient inspires 300km charity cycle
Heartbreak as family loses beloved son to brain tumour
Teachers get set to raise the roof for Brain Tumour Research
Wife’s diagnosis inspires marathon challenge for Brain Tumour Research
“Superhero” brother inspires sister’s ninth marathon to help find brain tumour cure
McFlurry of fundraising boosts brain tumour patient’s mission
Pedalling towards a cure: Leeds brain tumour patient takes on third charity cycle challenge
Sidcup siblings to take on London Marathon following mum’s brain tumour diagnosis
Accountants’ efforts add up to thousands for Brain Tumour Research
Businessman reaches grand heights for Brain Tumour Research
“I will stop at nothing for Lyla” – Dad appeals for support as daughter faces 9th brain tumour operation
Marathon challenge inspired by friend who survived brain tumour
UK cycle champ launches national fundraiser for Brain Tumour Research - Nash4Mallorca
Fundraising tops the menu at Crosby restaurant
UK cycle champ launches national fundraiser for Brain Tumour Research
Jan 2018
Sam takes on marathon challenge in memory of colleague
Cat Anderson, inspiration for the Cat in a Hat fundraising group, is remembered with unique charity badge
Widows unite to raise funds to research brain tumours
Family’s tragic loss inspires marathon challenge
Brain tumour diagnosis inspires husband’s marathon challenge
Losing dad to brain tumour inspires marathon challenge
Student takes on London Marathon after losing father to brain tumour
Brain tumour diagnosis inspires marathon challenge
Losing grandmother to brain tumour inspires marathon challenge
Losing best friend to brain tumour inspires marathon challenge
Losing close friend who called her “my little sister” inspires Greenhithe woman’s marathon challenge
Little Paignton girl with a brain tumour inspires marathon challenge
Milliner designs exclusive brooch to raise funds for research
Brain tumour patient takes on spinathon challenge
Losing best friend to a brain tumour inspires marathon challenge
Father’s brain tumour diagnosis prompts siblings to take on marathon challenge to help find a cure
Ride for research into brain tumours
Jan 2017
Magician Paul Daniels remembered with unique charity badge
Milliner of the moment designs exclusive charity brooch