News & Events
Find out about all the latest news and events from BTRC and our supporters.
Chris Jones Sets Off on Epic 250km Challenge for BTRC
On Thursday 30 July, Chris Jones began an incredible four-day running challenge in support of the Brain Tumour Research Campaign (BTRC), helping to raise vital funds and awareness for those affected by brain tumours.
BTRC Dog Show 2026: Online Photo Competition
30/09/2026
Share your favourite dog photos for the chance to win awesome prizes while helping raise funds for the Brain Tumour Research Campaign. £10 per entry – 100% of funds go directly to Brain Tumour Research. Prizes awarded in every category BEST ACTION SHOT Zoomies, running wild, beach days, ball chasing and outdoor adventures. FUNNIEST DOG…
BTRC Dog Show 2026
19/09/2026
Date: Saturday 19th September 2026 (10:30am to 5:00pm) Location: Parsons Green, London SW6 Join us in raising funds for Brain Tumour Research Campaign. Dog classes judged by celebrities and pet experts. With prizes for all winners and rosettes for each entry! Class entry tickets are now on sale! Enter your dog today Don’t miss out…
Susie King: Climbing Everest, One Step at a Time
Hearing the words “you have a brain tumour” felt as though I were observing the moment from outside my own body, like a scene in a film. I remember my arms shaking uncontrollably, but the reality didn’t fully hit me until I left the room and could finally process what I had been told. At…
George Pickard Programme: Brighton Marathon 2026
12/04/2026
The George Pickard Programme for Precision Brain Surgery was created in memory of George Pickard, whose life was tragically cut short by a brain tumour.
On April 12th, Ollie, George’s son, along with George’s brother Ed and their team, took on the Brighton Marathon event with a shared goal: to make a positive difference. This challenge is about more than the distance, it’s about raising vital funds, building awareness, and supporting progress.
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BTRC’s advocacy and campaigning activities are carried out by its trustees, patients and their families and friends, as well as members of its scientific team.
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Patients and their families and friends are some of our most effective and compelling advocates. They raise awareness of the devastating effects of brain tumours and the urgent need for funding through blogs, Facebook, Twitter and other channels.
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