We are delighted to announce that Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust, in collaboration with Brain Tumour UK, Brain Tumour Research and the International Brain Tumour Alliance, will today launch a manifesto at the Houses of Parliament for everyone affected by a brain tumour.
We hope to persuade the new Government to work in partnership with the charities [...]
Tag Archives: brain tumour diagnosis
Brain Tumour Manifesto launch
Thursday, 14th Oct 2010 – 9:33 am
Brain tumour information and support day in Belfast on 1st October 2010
Tuesday, 7th Sep 2010 – 4:50 pm
This October, Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust is holding a Patient Information and Support Day in Belfast, in conjunction with Brainwaves NI. We will be joined by specialist speakers, giving presentations on a variety of relevant topics, and the day will be suitable for patients, parents, families and friends. The event is free to attend and will cover [...]
Patrick’s epic cycle ride for SDBTT!
Wednesday, 1st Sep 2010 – 4:32 pm
By William Clare, Rosie’s father.
Rosie Clare was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma brain tumour in December 2004 and underwent surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy over an 18-month period. It is now approaching five years since she finished her treatment and Rosie, 14, is happily enjoying school with her friends. It is very exciting to see the recent breakthrough by a [...]
Jack and Tracey face brain tumours head-on
Friday, 27th Aug 2010 – 11:09 am
SDBTT supporter Tracey Marshall and her brave son Jack were front page news in a recent issue of the Scunthorpe Telegraph. Tracey told the story of how Jack, 5, was diagnosed with a type of brain tumour called a medulloblastoma last year, and has been receiving treatment ever since. Tracey has also set up a JustGiving page to raise funds [...]
SDBTT support service receives generous grant from the Big Lottery Fund
Wednesday, 16th Jun 2010 – 3:01 pm
SDBTT is delighted to announce that we have received a very generous grant of £236,977 from the Big Lottery Fund for an England-wide support service for adults and children with brain tumours, their families and carers plus health professionals.
The grant will enable us to provide many different ways of supporting people including a free telephone [...]