A brain tumour diagnosis can be terrifying, but you don't have to face the road ahead alone. In the face of an isolating disease brainstrust helps ensure you are connected and supported so that you can live your best possible life. Visit to find out more.

Overwhelming fatigue is a condition universal to almost all brain tumour diagnoses. That's why brainstrust has created resources designed to help. Check out our webpage on how to manage fatigue and download our "my fatigue book".

brainstrust know that brain tumour patients need emotional and practical support too. That's why we offer resources on finances and benefits. With PIP payments in the news, it may be good to know that we also have an advisor who can help. learn more;

If you'd like to run and raise money for brainstrust, the York 10k might be for you. However, the closing date for this event, described as one of the country’s most beautiful city runs, is 11th July. To enter Yorkshire's biggest 10k, please click here;

brainstrust supports The#RareCancers Bill. This is a vital step toward improving diagnosis, treatment, and support for people with rare and less survivable cancers. The bill aims to incentivise research and investment into rare cancer treatments. products. #RareCancersBill

We’d love to see you at one of our many upcoming events. Scroll on to see what we have in store for you this July. This month we have a range of support groups, workshops, and focus groups. You can also find full details of all our events at:

This week, Tracey is joined by Chris Kamara! . Chris joined Tracey for a leg of her 5000 mile trek in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, where they joined BBC Radio for about Tracey's fundraising efforts. BBC appearance: .Support TraceysTrek:

We know that for brain tumour patients and carers, returning to work is tough. It can be a big step in recovery but it can also be daunting. brainstrust has produced a Returning to Work sheet outlining your rights and also advice. Download the guide here;

If you have a Colloid Cyst diagnosis and would like to talk to others in a similar position, come along to our virtual meet up on Friday 27th June at 1.00pm. There's no agenda - just come and say hello. Carers/families welcome too. To register click here;

Whether you're living with a brain tumour or supporting someone who is, you're invited to join our meetup in Glasgow. Open to patients, carers, family members, and anyone affected by a brain tumour. We’d love to see you there. To register click here;

The fabulous Cardiff Half Marathon will be selling out soon. The route is flat, fast and passes all the city’s iconic landmarks and stunning Cardiff Bay. If you'd like a place to run for brainstrust. please click here;

The ballot for the iconic London Landmarks run 2026 has now closed. If you didn't enter but would like to - great news! brainstrust has 15 charity places. These will be snapped up, so if you'd like to enter and run for brainstrust, please click here,

A huge brainstrust shout out to Gabriel Barinstein. After Gabriel's recovery from a brain tumour, Gabriel became a Bright Minds Volunteer Ambassador and went on to raise over £4000 for brainstrust in a Tough Mudder event. Read his amazing story here.

Our fantastic brainstrust Trustee Jack Jarvis is embarking on the Atlantic Dash on June 16. Jack, and team will be rowing 24 hrs a day, to try and break the current fastest crossing time of 46 days. Support their charitable mission here

Read Elo's moving self penned piece on her reasons for running the Paris Marathon for her best friend Yas who was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Thank you Elo!

If you have been alarmed by recent media coverage around the contraceptive Depo Provera and enhanced Meningioma risk, then read the facts in braintrust's latest Know How guide, available here; #DepoProvera

Best of luck to Kate and Rebecca as they get ready to smash their previous swim times in the Great North Swim this Saturday! . We can’t thank them enough for raising an incredible £1669 (and counting) for brainstrust.

Hi all wonderful runners for brainstrust! We've just received our 5 charity places for the next Brighton Marathon on April 12th 2026. These tickets generally go like hot cakes. So, if you want to make sure of claiming yours, then click here;

Following recent media coverage linking the contraceptive Depo Provera and enhanced Meningioma risk, we've produced a Know How guide which provides the facts around this issue. To read our Know How guide on this topic click here;

"I’ve known this man for 46 years and now feel as if I know nothing about him". (Caregiver) . Up to 60% of people diagnosed with a brain tumour experience BPC. If you are in this situation, check out braintrust's downloadable guide on this topic.

"In an age where data is often touted as the new oil, managing personal health data has .become one of the most pressing ethical questions " Read Dr Helen Bulbeck's blog on this hot topic here; . Read more on patient data here;