We were thrilled to be contacted by one of our supporters, whose daughter had successfully nominated us at her school for one of their charity events – here’s what she says about it:

“My name is Sonam Shinhmar. When I was five years old my mum was diagnosed with a brain tumour however all I knew was that she was not very well and I didn’t have any knowledge of this illness at the time. I was terrified for my mum and what she was going through, fortunately for us a few years later she had surgery and is making good recovery.

Now I am fourteen years old with a better understanding of brain tumours and also a charity rep at my high school, I decided to choose BTRC to be our schools next chosen charity as I wanted to raise awareness for brain tumours and of all the hard work carried out by the charity into research, since it’s not well recognised in the general public. This event took place in spring term 2012. I held a non-uniform day where each student donated £1, and also raised more money by selling the BTRC wristbands and badges. I also sold more to friends and family. I’m very proud to support this charity and help those who will benefit from research carried out by BTRC.

A total amount of £550.61 was raised.

Thanks to all who donated.

A big thank you Wendy Fulcher for supplying all the merchandise.”

Thank you everyone for your support for BTRC at the May Day Fair, Southgate, N14.  We raised almost £500 on the tombola alone and more proceeds yet to be added – despite the rain!

Further details to follow …

Cycle Ride around East Anglia

Stalwart supporter and trustee Dan Wiggins is organising his annual fundraising cycle ride and writes:

We will be cycling in the region of 50 miles per day, starting in Peterbourgh and bed and breakfasting in Hunstanton, Cromer, Beccles & Ipswich finishing in Cambridge. There are good train links to many of the places on route. (Peterbourgh, Kings Lynn, Ipswich & Cambridge). As per the previous years it is an amateur cycle ride with plenty of stops and refreshments on route. Our much appreciated support crew will carry luggage from the morning to the evening location. Whilst it will be testing it should be fun.

We ask each cyclists to raise or donate a minimum of £50 to BTRC either by setting up their own Just Giving account, by taking sponsorship from any contacts they may have or any other innovative way of raising money (JB 2010!). If you are interested I can provide you with a sponsor form. In 2010 we raised in excess of £60,000 and in 2011 just over £20,000. Details on how this and other money has been spent and the reasons for raising these funds can be found on the BTRC website www.wayahead-btrc.org or my rather outdated and soon to be re-freshed web site www.mindovermiles.org

If you are interested in joining the ride and would like to cycle with us for either one or two days or for the whole event please let me know by either e mail dan.wiggins@btinternet.com  or by phone. 01932 244 337 or 07901 971 974. This ride is open to everyone, people who have cycled with us in the past two years and newcomers. Please spread the word to anyone who you think maybe interested.

If you want to support Dan, you can donate on his justgiving page: http://www.justgiving.com/Dan-Wiggins

Supporter Dawn Hayes organised a black tie evening at the Counting House in the City of London – a fun evening with lots of games and activities – all for 2 good causes – BTRC and MS Society. Thank you to all who supported this event.

Counting House PDF details

To know more about home house, follow the link www.homehouse.co.uk 

London to Paris Cycle Ride

Cristian Beadman and James Neil are struggling with a “mid-life crisis” so taking on the challenge of cycling to Paris for a good cause that is close to both their hearts – please support them by donating on their justgiving pages: http://www.justgiving.com/CristianBeadman and  http://www.justgiving.com/James-Neil0

Ascot Ball

Enjoy a magical evening in the Pavilion at Ascot Racecourse. Organised by the Ascot Charitable Trust, supporting several local charities, including our regular supporters, the Yash Trust, who donate all their funds to BTRC’s research projects at Charing Cross.  A prestigious black tie event, with champagne reception, gala dinner, auctions and raffles, and dancing to a live band.  Please contact Nicky Pardo on 01276 474667 or email nicky.pardo@ascotcharitabletrust.org.uk, or see their website for further information – www.ascotcharitabletrust.org.uk. Tickets cost £99

On Sunday 20^th May Luke Slater will be running the Manchester 10k run in support of BTRC, as it’s a cause very close to his and his family’s hearts.

Please support him via his justgiving page http://www.justgiving.com/Luke-Slater1

Come and join us!  The Hyatt Churchill Hotel, Seddons, Savills, The Grazing Goat and Selfridges & Co and Home House will be hosting this fabulous annual party in the square for the neighbourhood.

For tickets, please contact: gardenparty.hrlondon@hyatt.com or 020 7299 2398

Shape Run 2012 in Singapore

Sophie Day’s best friend lost her Dad to a brain tumour and so she is running the Singapore 5 and 10 km challenge in his memory. Please support her through her justgiving page http://www.justgiving.com/Sophie-Day0

Race to Midnight

The first of our events being coordinated through Home House’s support is a gruelling endurance event which will culminate in an exclusive party at prestigious Home House. A select group of 20 (crazy!) people will swim across the Solent, cycle to Richmond Park then run to Home House, where they MUST party to midnight in order to qualify! What a challenge!

Please see their website for further information – www.racetomidnight.co.uk or contact Jack Perschke on mail@jackperschke.com (tel 07855470449) or Anna McKay on anna@spinachhealth.co.uk.

Places in the race are sold out but why not go along to Home House on the day to support the participants – and have a great night out for a good cause?

See our In The Press page >>

Amber Ball Photos

Follow these exciting links:

• Stills of the dancing
• Speeches and Celebs
• The Auction (with Jeffrey Archer in action – including one with Robert Powell and Wendy Fulcher)
• Guests – finding out their prizes in the £20 raffle followed by shots of others

Pellier Noir Photos …

Get your Pellier Noir photos here! (you will need to create an account with your email address and a password of your choice).

Contact: Paul Rogers, 08450 949749, paul@pelliernoir.com, www.pelliernoir.com

After 30 years playing Jack Duckworth the 70-year-old decided he wanted to care for his son Carl who has battled with a brain tumour.

Full Story:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2096445/When-Bill-Tarmey-quit-Coronation-Street-thought-health-reveals-care-son.html

05 February 2012
www.dailymail.co.uk

Happy New Year to you all.

There could not be a better way to work off the festive excesses than by joining us in this year’s cycle ride around East Anglia and raising much needed money for the Brain Tumour Research Campaign. We are planning a five day, fundraising ride starting on Saturday 28th April and finishing on Wednesday 2nd May.

We will be cycling in the region of 50 miles per day, starting in Peterbourgh and bed and breakfasting in Hunstanton, Cromer, Beccles & Ipswich finishing in Cambridge.  There are good train links to many of the places on route. (Peterbourgh, Kings Lynn, Ipswich & Cambridge).  As per the previous years it is an amateur cycle ride with plenty of stops and refreshments on route. Our much appreciated support crew will carry luggage from the morning to the evening location. Whilst it will be testing it should be fun.

We ask each cyclists to raise or donate a minimum of £50 to BTRC either by setting up their own Just Giving account, by taking sponsorship from any contacts they may have or any other innovative way of raising money (JB 2010!).  If you are interested I can provide you with a sponsor form.  In 2010 we raised in excess of £60,000 and in 2011 just over £20,000. Details on how this and other money has been spent and the reasons for raising these funds can be found on the BTRC website www.wayahead-btrc.org or my rather outdated and soon to be re-freshed web site www.mindovermiles.org

At the beginning of March my parents and I will drive the route to gather B&B information and look for suitable stopping points.

If you are interested in joining the ride and would like to cycle with us for either one or two days or for the whole event please let me know by either e mail dan.wiggins@btinternet.com  or by phone. 01932 244 337 or 07901 971 974.  This ride is open to everyone, people who have cycled with us in the past two years and newcomers.  Please spread the word to anyone who you think maybe interested.

Looking forward to hearing who will be joining us this year.

Best wishes,

Dan

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a Festival of Christmas Carols and Readings.  The evening was dedicated to raising awareness of the plight of brain tumour sufferers. It was a great success raising more than £2000!  A most enjoyable festive evening followed by champagne and seasonal refreshments.  We hope to make this an annual event at All Saints, Fulham.

>>> See photos here with many thanks to our photographer Tony Gamble

A Fashion Show and Luncheon with Marie Helvin and Maria Grachvogel (one of Britain’s top fashion designers) was held at Mosimann’s Private Members Club on Thursday October 20^th.

One of the original supermodels, Marie Helvin is one of Maria’s best-known clients and hosted the luncheon in aid of the Brain Tumour Research Campaign, a charity to Marie’s heart (she is one of our celebrity champions).  Thank you to everyone who helped us raise £1855.00 for BTRC.

September, 2012

Big Wight Matter is THE family walking and cycling festival on the Isle of Wight.

The weekend festival is a time for you and your family to enjoy the breathtaking coastal views and beaches of West Wight. Take part in organised walks and an off road cycle challenge, relax in the swimming pool, compete in the quiz and games, and dance the night away to live music in the beer tent as the sun sets over the cliff tops.

There will be special discounts on travel and accommodation, and full ticket information on the Big Wight Matter’s website nearer the time

We are delighted to announce that we raised £50,000 at the Amber Ball on Friday evening, 18th March, 2011.

Our heartfelt thanks to those of you who came along, who donated prizes, who bought them or won them!

Thanks, too, to all our sponsors and everyone who helped us to make it such a successful evening.

Your photos taken on the night from Pellier Noir are available from http://www.pelliernoir.com.  The images are on their online gallery page.  Just click on their website link, create your own account with name, email address and a password of your choice, and you will be able to see and order your photos.

The Fairy Princess“CHRISTMAS MAGIC”

One of our supporters who has a passion for music (like so many of us, has been touched by brain tumours, having a young grand-daughter who had surgery to remove a brain tumour at the age of 2) is composing a children’s opera, which he hopes will ultimately be performed as a Gala Presentation by celebrity singers and musicians, but will also serve as an educational tool for children in schools. He has generously pledged to donate a portion of any commercial proceeds from the sale of the finished work to BTRC.

Here is a short excerpt from one of the songs, “The Fairy Princess.”

“Wherever children sing and play,
She’s never very far away,
If a problem you will share,
Just think of her and she’ll be there.

When she’s spread her wings and flown away,
remember well the happy day,
She promised you, she’ll always care
For little children everywhere.
Yes she promised you that she will care
For little children everywhere”.

You can listen to the music by The Fairy Princess