brainstrust - the brain cancer people. Here to help people with any type of #braintumour & their loved ones to live the life they want after diagnosis
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15 May 2023
A brain tumour diagnosis can be terrifying, but you don't have to face the road ahead alone. In the face of an isolating disease brainstrust helps ensure you are connected and supported so that you can live your best possible life. Visit brainstrust.org.uk to find out more.
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Jun 12
Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈
LGBTQ people in the UK have worse access to healthcare, outcomes, and experiences. For this reason it is important that we clearly express our solidarity for the LGBTQ community, and that we at brainstrust are here to support you without prejudice.
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Jun 11
Meet Andrew, one of our Peer Supporters 💙
We’re sharing Andrew’s experience in his own words.
If you’d like to find out more about peer support, you can visit the link in the comments below.
#BrainTumour #PeerSupport #Wellbeing
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Jun 10
Not sure where to start?
When you’re affected by a brain tumour, it’s not always easy to know what to do next.
The Brain Tumour Hub brings together support and services across the UK in one place. You don't have to search for everything alone.
Find out more 🔗 ⬇️
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Jun 10
Feeling lucky? 💰️
Enter the brainstrust Lottery and you could win a big cash prize!
Every ticket helps fund vital support for those affected by brain tumours.
Follow the link in the comments below to get involved:
#BrainTumour #Lottery #FeelingLucky
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Jun 9
“I wanted to raise funds for brainstrust as my brother Shaun Skinner was part of the team before he passed away from his brain tumour. I wanted to help in any way I could & I know funding is something needed"
You can read more of Bev's story below 🩶
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Jun 8
Meet Jeanette, one of our Peer Supporters 💙
We’re sharing Jeanette’s experience in her own words.
If you’d like to find out more about peer support, you can visit the link in the comments below.
#BrainTumour #PeerSupport #Wellbeing
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Jun 6
We are incredibly grateful to every single person who supported WE Run for brainstrust 2026 and helped make the event such a success.
Interested in organising your own fundraising event? we’d love to hear from
Get in touch at fundraising@brainstrust.org.uk
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Jun 5
As #VolunteersWeek comes to an end, the team at brainstrust would like to say thank you.💙
Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do, offering their time, skills and support in so many different ways.
We’re so grateful for everything you bring to the brain tumour community.
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Jun 5
It’s National Volunteers’ Week 💙
Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do, offering their time, experience and support in so many different ways.
Here, Imelda shares why she volunteers with brainstrust as a peer supporter.
Find out more about volunteering with us 🔗 ⬇️
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Jun 4
Behaviour and personality change can feel confusing and overwhelming, for those affected and those around them.
Join our free online session on the 11th June (11am–12pm) to explore what this might look like and how to manage it day to day.
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Jun 4
It’s National Volunteers’ Week 💙
Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do, offering their time, experience and support in so many different ways.
Here, Andy shares why he volunteers with brainstrust as a peer supporter.
Find out more below 🔗 ⬇️
#VolunteersWeek
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