fiona

Teacher, garden designer, painter. FestivalofChichester Open Studio 28,29 & 30 June. Instagram @bellcurrie

[Brain Tumour Research @braintumourrsch]

Earlier this week, MPs gathered in Parliament to debate brain cancer research, treatment and patient care.

Secured by @BrainCancerJust and backed by more than 109,000 signatures, the debate brought much-needed attention to the devastating reality faced by brain tumour patients and their families.

The discussion highlighted some of the biggest challenges facing the community today: chronic underfunding, limited treatment options, barriers to accessing clinical trials, workforce shortages, and the postcode lottery that continues to affect care across the UK.

At Brain Tumour Research, we continue to call on the Government to increase national investment in brain tumour research and improve access to clinical trials. We remain committed to working alongside our supporters, researchers, clinicians and policymakers to drive meaningful change and improve outcomes for patients.

Read our key takeaways from the debate here: https://t.co/pii90UHNcJ

#BrainTumourResearch #BrainCancer #ResearchMatters #ClinicalTrials #TogetherWeWillFindACure

[Brain Tumour Research @braintumourrsch]

Our Patron, @sarahbeeny, is taking on 88 Squats a Day in July, and she's inviting you to join her. 💪💛

Sarah has been a passionate supporter of Brain Tumour Research for more than a decade. She understands all too well the devastation brain tumours can cause, having lost both her mum and step-mum to the disease.

Now she's stepping up to support vital research by taking on our 88 Squats a Day in July challenge.

Whether you're a fitness fanatic or simply looking for a way to make a difference, every squat helps raise awareness and funds to bring us closer to a cure.

Join Sarah this July and sign up today. https://t.co/MPm31sOS8h

#88SquatsInJuly #TogetherWeWillFindACure

[Brain Tumour Research @braintumourrsch]

Join us for next year’s London Landmarks Half Marathon taking place on Sunday 4th April 2027! Our fantastic 2026 team raised over £37,000 for Brain Tumour Research, so why not join our team for the event's 10th anniversary? 💛

Along this 13.1-mile route, you will pass some of London's greatest landmarks, such as The London Eye, The Shard, Nelson’s Column and the Tower of London.

Joining this event as a runner for Brain Tumour Research, you will receive:
📄 A Fundraising Pack
👕 A branded t-shirt
🥇 A Brain Tumour Research Medal
💛 Dedicated fundraising help and support, including any assistance needed in setting up your online fundraising page ...and more!

Find out more and register ➡️ https://t.co/66uLUjLcjx

#LLHM2026 #LLHM2027 #TogetherWeWillFindACure

[Brain Tumour Research @braintumourrsch]

Join us on Saturday 26th September 2026 for our annual Walk of Hope and step forward to help find a cure for all types of brain tumours!

Take part in our nationwide event and join us at our flagship event at Chatsworth Estate, or you could organise your own walk near you.

If you decide to host your own Walk of Hope, you’ll have our support every step of the way! From helping you get your walk started to sharing fundraising tips and ideas. We also provide fundraising materials to help you personalise your walk and make your event even more impactful. 💛

Don't forget to invite your friends, family and co-workers, and with your support, we can create a sea of pink across the UK and make it a truly unforgettable day.

Join us at Chatsworth Estate ➡️ https://t.co/7u8ECdRAco

Organise your own Walk of Hope ➡️ https://t.co/FH3rn1ZzOR

#TogetherWeWillFindACure #WalkOfHope #Grief #BrainTumourAwareness

[UAVoyager🇺🇦 @NAFOvoyager]

Today, June 6, is Ukraine’s Journalist Day.

They carried cameras instead of weapons. They told the world the truth — and were killed for it.

Nearly 30 journalists and media workers have been killed since the full-scale invasion.

We will remember every one of them.

🧵1/14⬇️

[Brain Tumour Research @braintumourrsch]

When Martin was told there was only a 15% chance of completing a gruelling Arctic expedition across Norway's Hardangervidda plateau, he took on the challenge anyway.

Why? To honour his friend Andy, who died from a glioblastoma just nine months after being diagnosed 💛

Battling sub-zero temperatures, avalanche risk and hauling a 40kg sled for 120km, Martin wanted to reflect the odds faced by people diagnosed with this devastating disease and raise vital funds to help change them.

To support Martin’s fundraising campaign, visit ➡️ https://t.co/VrdwfofCC4

#Glioblastoma #BrainTumourResearch #TogetherWeWillFindACure

[Brain Tumour Research @braintumourrsch]

How do brain tumours communicate with healthy brain cells? 💛

New research from our Centre of Excellence at the University of Nottingham has revealed fresh insights into how glioblastoma cells interact with surrounding brain tissue, helping scientists better understand one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer.

The findings could help pave the way for new treatment approaches in the future.

Read more about this promising research: https://t.co/ZM6hCplSAg

#BrainTumourResearch #Glioblastoma #CancerResearch

[Brain Tumour Research @braintumourrsch]

We want to say a huge thank you and well done to Amy Seager for taking part in the 200k in May, Your Way Challenge. You are amazing! 💛

Amy was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma after having an MRI scan for an unrelated back problem in March 2025.

She told us, “The brain tumour just crept up on me. I was just getting on with normal life, not realising I had this massive tumour in my head because I wasn’t being affected in big, obvious ways.”

Amy underwent surgery to remove the tumour in May and now has check-up scans every six months.

“This cause is so close to my heart, and it’s vital that research into brain tumours is properly funded. There are so many different types of brain tumour and there needs to be more awareness and more money to research this disease.”

Thank you to everyone who has taken part in the 200k in May, Your Way Challenge. We have loved seeing your posts every day. We truly appreciate your hard work and support. Together we will find a cure 💛

Read Amy's story here ➡️ https://t.co/lXsuxTmff3

Sponsor Amy here ➡️ https://t.co/2QO9bci4DZ

#200KInMay #TogetherWeWillFindACure #BrainTumour

[Brain Tumour Research @braintumourrsch]

One in three people knows someone affected by a brain tumour.

A friend. A parent. A colleague. A child.

Yet brain tumours remain one of the deadliest forms of cancer and research into them continues to be severely underfunded.

The more we talk about brain tumours, the more we realise just how many lives they impact. Together, we can raise awareness, drive change and help fund the research that patients and families desperately need. 💛

Read more and help us move closer to a cure. https://t.co/7hBm3unjbB

#TogetherWeWillFindACure #BrainTumourAwareness

[Brain Tumour Research @braintumourrsch]

Step forward for Walk of Hope 2026! 🚶‍♂️💛

On Saturday 26th September, people across the UK will walk in support of everyone affected by brain tumours.

Host your own walk wherever you are or join us at Chatsworth in Derbyshire. Every step you take and every pound you raise will help bring hope to patients and families while funding vital research.

Walk your way. Walk together. Walk to help find a cure.

Sign up today: https://t.co/A57pkrdh2A

#WalkOfHope #TogetherWeWillFindACure #BrainTumourAwareness

[fiona @fionakittywake]

@JessicaArt74033 Oonagh

[fiona @fionakittywake]

@JessicaArt74033 Hippo

[Brain Tumour Research @braintumourrsch]

Today, on International Day of Families, we’re thinking of every family affected by a brain tumour 💛

In this video, Eileen Smith, who lost her son Michael to a brain tumour, reflects on the strength and support found within the brain tumour community.

We know how difficult and isolating a diagnosis can feel, which is why we want families to know they are never alone. If you or a loved one needs support, information or someone to talk to, please reach out to our sister charity, @brainstrust.

#InternationalDayOfFamilies #TogetherWeWillFindACure

[D.Radka, #NAFO 🇨🇿🤝🇺🇦 @DakdaR22]

These people are full of emotions, empathy and pain💔

Volodymyr Zelensky entered office without losing his humanity. Power changed his level of responsibility, not his character.
"True personality" is a gift.

Don't stop supporting him and Ukraine 🇺🇦, they need our help🫂❤️

[fiona @fionakittywake]

@BhattiLaib9960 Myrtle

[fiona @fionakittywake]

@Monica55dzrh Brilliant well done

[Olena_Wave🇺🇦 @OlenaWave]

Yesterday these women were killed by fascist #russia in #Sumy 💔

🕯️Larysa Vasylivna Gordienko
🕯️Tamara Viktorivna Yasenova

Employees of the kindergarten, which Russian terrorists hit with two drones.

Sincere condolences to the family…

06.05.2026

[D.Radka, #NAFO 🇨🇿🤝🇺🇦 @DakdaR22]

"Russia wants the world to get used to the war. To accept deaths, destroyed cities, deported children as something ordinary...

...We cannot allow that."

-Olena Zelenska
First Lady of Ukraine 🇺🇦
💔

Please, don't stop supporting Ukraine, they need our help 🫂❤️

[Brain Tumour Research @braintumourrsch]

As Dying Matters Awareness Week comes to a close, it’s a reminder of the importance of open conversations about death, grief and remembrance. 💛

Talking about death isn’t easy, but it can help us remember, share and celebrate the lives of the people we love.

After Richard passed away from a brain tumour, his tribute page became a special place for family and friends to come together and keep his memory alive.

Every day, 35 people in the UK are diagnosed with a brain tumour. Supporting in memory helps fund the vital research needed to change this.

Read Richard's story: https://t.co/qciDWEn2z4

#TogetherWeWillFindACure #DyingMattersAwarenessWeek #BrainTumourAwareness

[Brain Tumour Research @braintumourrsch]

And they’re off! 🥳 With 200k in May starting today, we wanted to let everyone taking part know we wish you the best of luck! 💛

Thank you for joining us and helping us raise vital funds and awareness. We hope you have fun whilst taking part 🥰

Feeling like you’re missing out (you are 🤭) and want to join the team? There is still time to join us! Register and create your fundraiser ➡️ https://t.co/4uLU4ptTrU

#200InMay #ItsGonnaBeMay #BrainTumourAwareness