Brain Tumour Research represents the united campaign voice of the Brain Tumour Research group of charities. Established in 2008, the charity was launched specifically to raise substantial funds for brain tumour research and operates as a separate entity to the member charities. Its mission is to raise at least £7 million per annum in order to accelerate progress significantly in UK brain tumour research, to make a clinical difference and to improve the outcomes for brain tumour patients.
Whilst continuing their separate work and remaining true to their own objectives, member charities are committed to work together to achieve a common goal to raise funds for research into discovering the causes, advancing treatments and ultimately finding a cure.
In the UK, 16,000 people are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year with more children and people under the age of 40 dying of a brain tumour than any other cancer. Tragically five year survival remains at 12% for males and 15% for females – yet brain tumour research is woefully under-funded!
Funds raised will be allocated to existing UK centres where brain tumour research is already carried out. Subject to peer review, funds will be granted following an invitation for applications.
Whilst we (Levi's Star) are proud to support Brain Tumour Research, can confirm that all funds raised in the name of Levi's Star go towards our three objectives - helping children with brain tumours in the Yorkshire Region, raising awareness and research. We do not financially support the charity Brain Tumour Research.
Group of Charities
Ali’s Dream
Set up in 2001 following the death of Alison Phelan from a brain tumour 3 weeks before her eighth birthday, Ali’s Dream raises funds for research into childhood brain tumours.
Sue Farrington Smith – 01296 730230
Andreas Gift
Brain tumour research and support for children and adults throughout Yorkshire.
Carol Robertson – 01943 870770
www.andreasgift.org.uk
Anna's Hope
Assist in the rehabilitation of children and young people who have suffered from a brain tumour or who have had brain surgery and support the funding of research into the causes, treatment and cure of childhood brain tumours.
Robert and Carole Hughes - 01780 740492
www.annashope.co.uk
Brain & Spine Foundation
A national organisation set up to develop research, education and information programmes for people affected by disorders of the brain and spine.
Helpline - 0808 808 1000
www.brainandspine.org.ukBrain Tumour Action
Provides support and information for brain tumour patients in Scotland and raises funds for brain tumour research.
Lynn Barty - 0131 466 3116
www.braintumouraction.org.uk
Brain Tumour Research Campaign
Acts in association with the Way Ahead Charity to raise public awareness and fund research into brain tumours at Charing Cross Hospital.
Wendy Fulcher - 020 8601 2402
www.wayahead-btrc.org
Brainstrust
Explores brain tumour treatment worldwide and supports patients and their families at the point of diagnosis, Brainstrust is dedicated to improving proactive care for brain tumour sufferers.
Helen Bulbeck - 01983 292405 www.brainstrust.org.uk
Brainwaves
A Northern Ireland based support group for brain tumour sufferers, children and adults, their families and their carers
Kate Ferguson - 028 9337 2505 www.brainwaves-ni.org
Charlie’s Challenge
Raises money to finance research into children’s brain tumours.
Nigel Boutwood - 01825 872508 www.charlieschallenge.com
Children’s Brain Tumour Research Centre
Brings together a multi-disciplinary team of leading healthcare professionals and researchers – all committed to improving our understanding of childhood brain tumours.
Emma Roberts - 0115 951 3724 www.cbtrc.org.
Ellie Savage Memorial Trust
Helping families living in East Anglia who have a child with cancer, or a brain tumour by providing financial support and information, as well as funding research into brain tumours.
Wendy Savage - 01502 539509
www.elliestrust.org.ukHammer Out
Raising money for brain and cancer related charities and offering support for brain tumour sufferers and their carers in the South West.
Tina Mitchell Skinner - 01454 414 355 www.hammerout.co.uk
Levi's Star
Support children with brain tumours in the Yorkshire Area. It is also our wish to raise awareness about the symptoms of brain tumours, a truly devastating disease and support established research projects.
Vicky Ringer - 07971 932610 www.levisstar.co.uk
The Diana Ford Trust
Fundraising to purchase equipment to be installed in research centres to understand the cause of, and find treatments for, all forms of brain tumours. Re-registered as Brain Tumour Research in 2008.
Sandy Saunders - 07931 518660