Joanne Wood

survived brain surgery, learned a lot so far in this slow recovery, from a brain tumour. This is me, no apologies. supported by a great husband and family❤️

[Frank Rothwell - Alzheimer's Research UK @Frank_Rothwell]

Update!

Frank will be on para-anchor (parachute sea anchor) today, waiting for the winds to change tomorrow morning. 🚣‍♀️

But some very exciting news…

“I saw a whale! It was about 10 metres away. It just came up and blew water…it missed me, which is the main thing!” 🐳

[Brain Tumour Research @braintumourrsch]

Linda Peel and Francesca Ackroyd, who have both been affected by brain tumours, welcome a groundbreaking test sparing glioma patients from risky surgery 🔬

The world-first technique offers potential survival rate improvement. Read here ➡️
https://t.co/Q0EdCJN6fr

[Headway UK - the brain injury association @HeadwayUK]

Communication is a complex process, which involves many aspects of thinking and social skills. If brain injury impairs any of these skills then it can affect the ability to communicate successfully.

Info on cognitive communication difficulties: https://t.co/vYHRidJT8q

[Brainstorm For Brain Injury @ForBrainstorm]

Everything seems to be a struggle. Nothing feels, normal, natural, intuitive. There's confusion, pain, lots of emotions & sometimes other people's emotions to deal w/as they react to you. & when you think sleep would help, that gets disrupted in most survivors too

[Oldham Athletic @OfficialOAFC]

🚣 500 miles to go!

Frank spoke to @BBCNWT yesterday after making great progress across the Atlantic.

Donate online 👉 https://t.co/2Unvc3DhST

@Frank_Rothwell | @AlzResearchUK | #oafc

[The Brain Tumour Charity @BrainTumourOrg]

Thinking of joining our ride London Team? Read Lizzy’s experience of taking part last year in memory of her Mum, Wendy, who died in June 2022 after a 14-month battle with a brain tumour: https://t.co/w6ReV6LQ4d

[Brain Tumour Research @braintumourrsch]

We are on our way to make a difference!

Stay up to date with us, as we make our way to Westminster to hand in our petition, for an increased investment in research into brain tumours 🚆

Thanks to @WestMidRailway and @LNRailway for sponsoring our travel 💛

#BrainTumourPetition

[The Brain Tumour Charity @BrainTumourOrg]

Professor Neil Carragher and his team are on a quest to find new treatments for #glioblastoma. With funding from us and @CR_UK, their research focusses on screening thousands of potential drugs to #AccelerateACure. Find out how they're getting on👇https://t.co/WDveU7aPym

[Brain Tumour Research @braintumourrsch]

We've done it!

Thanks to everyone who has signed our petition, which made this happen. It has been an exciting day, which will hopefully bring much-needed change.

Thanks to, Sam Suriakumar, @shitscaredmum, @theblkgardener, and @theoburrell for joining us.

#BrainTumourPetition

[shitscaredmum @shitscaredmum]

As if I wasn’t already emotionally incontinent enough! Thank you so much Gracie, I’m so bloody lucky to have you.❤️

[TBI Survivor @MyTBIBlog]

Life can get crazy, but for those struggling with a #braininjury, it can become rather overwhelming some days. Whether you are a #TBI survivor or a #caregiver, it's so important to balance a busy life with some simple "me time."
https://t.co/Q7r0csG5qZ

[shitscaredmum @shitscaredmum]

My first birthday without you Laura.
It just doesn’t feel right, everyone is trying their best but I just miss you so much. These special days just don’t feel special anymore. Saw the sun rise this morning, how can you not be here?

[shitscaredmum @shitscaredmum]

Today we delivered a petition to @10DowningStreet signed by 81,000 people who share our view that we need more research into brain tumours- the biggest cancer killer of children & adults under 40
The current 2% of research spend is unacceptable #BeMoreLaura
@braintumourrsch

[shitscaredmum @shitscaredmum]

Banging on about brain tumours again this morning on @BBCBreakfast but it’s so very important.
Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer but receive 2% of research spend.
Too late for Laura, but for those who follow us, we urgently need change

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

Laura Nuttall's mum calls for more brain cancer funding https://t.co/oukgmWWUsx

[Frank Rothwell - Alzheimer's Research UK @Frank_Rothwell]

Exciting news incoming!

Thanks to your generous donations and match-funding from @IcelandCharity, Frank's fundraising for @AlzResearchUK has reached a new milestone...

£160,390!!!🎉

Thank you to everyone who has supported Frank’s Atlantic challenge so far.🧡

[Frank Rothwell - Alzheimer's Research UK @Frank_Rothwell]

Today is day six of the @toughestrow and Frank has travelled more than 242 NM (approx. 278 miles).

The first few days were hard, with a 14-hour day of rowing on day one, motion sickness, and the boat temporarily capsizing in a storm this morning. Frank is safe.

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[Frank Rothwell - Alzheimer's Research UK @Frank_Rothwell]

At 9:39am, Frank set off from La Gomera (singing!) to start his 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic. 🚣📷

He's already travelled over 14 nautical miles and has raised nearly £103,000 for @AlzResearchUK so far!

Track him here: https://t.co/qyjM5hs5QO

📷: World's Toughest Row

[Frank Rothwell - Alzheimer's Research UK @Frank_Rothwell]

Did you catch Frank on @BBCNWT last night? He's in high spirits and ready to get going!

📹Big thanks to @toughestrow for their footage of Frank in La Gomera.

- HQ