The Brain Tumour Charity
Give a gift of support
The coming winter months can be particularly tough for families, patients and carers who have been hit by the devastation of a brain tumour. Help us provide vital emotional support so that nobody need face this time without help. Our services are free of charge and open to anyone who needs them.
It ran from 12:00 PM, 27 November 2018 to 12:00 PM, 4 December 2018
Registered Charity in England and Wales (1150054)
Match funded Campaign target
£32,500
Amount raised
£62,120
Donations
101
Location
Campaign overview
Aims
Where's the money going?
Impact & reporting
Situation
Getting a brain tumour diagnosis can make you feel like your world has stopped. Sadly, 91% of people say that their tumour has affected their emotional and mental health.The difference between a brain tumour and a tumour in other parts of the body is the effect it can have on the mind, interaction with other people and physical ability. 84% of children and young people say their brain tumour had made them feel lonely. Brain tumours are a cancer of unmet need, which has been ignored for too long.
Solution
We’re here to help everyone affected by a brain tumour get the right support sooner. With a range of specialised services including our Information and Support Line, Patient Guide, Benefits Clinic, Live Chat, Online Information Days, Teenage and Young Adult Service and online communities, we have a service tailored to meet the needs of everyone. We believe everyone should have quick and easy access to the right information and support for them, at no cost.
It’s easier to talk to you than other people sometimes, and I feel safe coming to you and not embarrassed. The Charity has truly been a rock for me. I wish I could do more for you, like you have for me.
— Service User
During difficult times, knowing that I can just ring up and speak to someone has been a real lifeline. It has provide my children with reassurance also, knowing that I have somewhere I can turn instead of trying to cope on my own.
— Service User
It’s easier to talk to you than other people sometimes, and I feel safe coming to you and not embarrassed. The Charity has truly been a rock for me. I wish I could do more for you, like you have for me.
— Service User
During difficult times, knowing that I can just ring up and speak to someone has been a real lifeline. It has provide my children with reassurance also, knowing that I have somewhere I can turn instead of trying to cope on my own.
— Service User