Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust was registered with the Charity Commission by Samantha’s parents, Neil and Angela in December 1996. Samantha had died of a brain tumour on 31st October 1996, just six days before her 17th birthday.
Since 1996, the Trust has become the largest brain tumour charity in the UK with the highest level of laboratory based childhood and adult brain tumour research in the country. The Trust offers support to patients diagnosed with a brain tumour as well as their families and carers.
Brain tumour research projects are chosen carefully with the advice of our Grant Review and Monitoring Committee and expert peer reviewers from around the world.
We have an increasing number of Umbrella Groups and Friends of SDBTT who fundraise for the Charity. These are regular supporters who are raising money either in memory of a loved one or for someone living with a brain tumour.