Brain Tumour Research

Our Patron, Alfie Boe, has launched a special rose in memory of his dad, Alfred, who passed away from a brain tumour when Alfie was just 23. Yesterday, he unveiled the Alfred Robert Boe rose at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, following the final night of his 18-date UK tour. Alfie shared, “My dad loved his roses, so it’s really special for me to do this in his memory while helping to raise money for Brain Tumour Research, a charity I am very proud to be a Patron of and which is working to find a cure for this devastating disease.” For every Alfred Robert Boe rose sold, Harkness Roses will donate £2.50 to us 🌹 Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XObf3c #HamptonCourtGardenFestival #Charity #Fundraising #Rose

Are you ready for an exhilarating day of teamwork, competition, and fundraising at the Milton Keynes Dragon Boat Race! With up to 48 teams competing over the 200m racecourse, watched by thousands, it's set to be an unforgettable day! Let's make waves and help find a cure for brain tumours. 🌟 We're thrilled to have our Brain Tumour Research team participating, each with their own personal reasons for racing. Their dedication and passion inspire us all. We look forward to taking part today and can't wait for the excitement ahead. If you would like to support us, please consider making a donation ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XAkST7 We can't wait to see you all there today! 💛 #DragonBoatFestival #Teamwork #Fundraising #BrainTumourResearch #GoodLuck

It’s time for a new chapter in British politics 🏛️ and as Hugh Adams says in this week’s update: “There's a new Government and, in my nearly 14 years at Brain Tumour Research, it will be the first time that I'll be seeking to engage with a Labour Government.” ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LfutY1 #Government #Election2024

We appreciate all the research that goes on at our 4 Centres of Excellence, each of our centres support groundbreaking work, each dedicated to advancing our understanding and treatment of brain tumours. 🔬Imperial College London: Focused on improving diagnosis and treatment for high-grade gliomas, including glioblastoma (GBM), with a unique 'Convergence Science' approach to enhance patient survival. 🔬 The Institute of Cancer Research: Studying paediatric-type diffuse high-grade gliomas (PDHGG) in children and young adults, identifying new therapeutic targets and drug delivery methods to improve outcomes 🔬 Queen Mary University of London: Increasing understanding of glioblastoma (GBM) in adults and finding kinder treatments for medulloblastoma and diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) in children. 🔬 University of Plymouth: Working to improve diagnosis and treatment for low-grade brain tumours, including schwannoma, meningioma, and glioma, translating research into clinical benefits swiftly. Learn more about the incredible work happening at all our centres and how they're making a difference ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ctczfO #BrainTumourResearch #Research #RaisingAwareness #CentreOfExcellence

Initially launched by our Patron, Danny Clarke, our Rose for Hope is back this year to brighten up your gardens and raise awareness 🌹 Danny lost his sister, Margot, to a glioblastoma and has been helping raise awareness about this devastating disease since 💔 This beautiful, repeat-flowering rose blooms in deep yellow and comes in a signature pink pot. Get yours today ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cB6rT4 #BrainTumourResearch #RaisingAwareness #RoseForHope

A message of thanks from Hugh Adams, our Head of Stakeholder Relations for your support in engaging with your PPCs as we vote for a new government today 🏛️ #Government #Election2024

We have some exciting updates on our Board of Trustees! Although we are sad to see Wendy Fulcher stand down as Chair, the role of Chair will now be taken up by Trustee and current Vice Chair Robert Hughes, Sue Farrington Smith MBE, also a Trustee, will become Vice Chair. Having worked for Mars Inc for 33 years, where he was managing director of Mars Food in the UK for 11 years, Rob was chair of North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust from 2013 to 2021 and a member of Cambridgeshire Integrated Care Board. Co-founder and former Chief Executive, Sue led the coming together of a number of brain tumour charities to found Brain Tumour Research in 2009. Last year, Sue announced that she was retiring from her role as Chief Executive after undergoing extensive surgery for low-grade abdominal cancer the previous year. Read more about their inspiration ➡️ https://bit.ly/3L3p7ix #Charity #Trustee #BrainTumour

Get ready for the return of a beloved challenge! 🌟🚴♀️ Cycle 274 Miles in August is back! Join us in this month-long journey to make a difference. Whether you're cycling outdoors or on an exercise bike, every mile counts 💪 Ready to ride? Sign up today ➡️ https://bit.ly/3RKyMOz #Challenge #Fundraising #BrainTumourResearch #RaisingAwareness

Ready for a night of belly laughter? Join us at The Bierkeller in Manchester’s buzzing Printworks for Comedy for a Cure! 🤣 Hosted by the legendary Spiky Mike this night is packed with laughs from Britain’s Got Talent winner Lost Voice Guy and the hilarious Allyson June Smith, who Jason Manford calls "one of the funniest comedians I’ve ever worked with." Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 8pm. Tickets are just £15, and all proceeds go to Brain Tumour Research. Don’t miss out on a night of fun for a fantastic cause! 🎟️✨ Get your tickets before they sell out ➡️ https://bit.ly/3RF8Rbe #BrainTumourResearch #ComedyForACure #Fundraising

Introducing Miles, our Celebrity and Influencer Relationship Manager, the talent behind our Celebrity Supporters 🌟 We asked Miles a few questions for you all to get to know him.. ✨ Explain your role at Brain Tumour Research ✨ I love this job, after 25 years working in TV and music. I get to use my contacts to try and make a difference in bringing high-profile celebrities and influencers together in their support of Brain Tumour Research, especially those celebrities who have been closely affected by this devastating disease. Our high-profile supporters are regularly involved in fundraising, raising awareness, campaigning and sending messages to our supporters. I source, build long-term relationships, and attach high-profile celebrity patrons/ Royal Patron, ambassadors and supporters. 🌟 What is the best part about your job? 🌟 It’s incredibly rewarding, emotional, breathtaking and exciting every day. While every day is different the fight for a cure and funding stays the same. 💛 Tell us one memorable moment you have experienced 💛 While working at the charity. Too many memorable moments. Overwhelmed with the love and generosity of the Sellebrity soccer match for A Hope For Ethan. It went viral with celebs and footballers posting/sharing videos of themselves all in a circle on the pitch applauding Ethan who should have been celebrating his 20th Birthday that day! When 100 celebrities joined us for Brain Tumour Awareness month – generating 500 million in media coverage and watching them connect so emotionally with the brain tumour community is something I will never forget. It’s all about contacts and building strong long-term relationships. Very honoured to have Alfie Boe OBE working alongside us, Alfie sadly lost his father Alfred to a brain tumour in 1997, to go from a very quick conversation to 3 months later announcing Alfie as our Patron and watching him on BBC Breakfast was a surreal but very proud moment. #BrainTumourResearch #RaisingAwareness #Awareness #Celebrities