Brain tumours are indiscriminate; they can affect anyone at any age. What’s more, they kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer...yet historically just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease. Brain Tumour Research is determined to change this.

The impact of COVID-19 is now seriously threatening the income streams they rely on to support their vital research and campaigning. Brain Tumour Research has spent the last decade developing ‘discovery science’ in order to get closer to a cure. They get no Government funding and rely totally on the generosity of supporters and partners to help them progress. Prof Silvia Marino, the lead scientist at their Queen Mary University of London Centre said: “A break in funding for research into brain tumours now would have a devastating impact for years and years.”

Challenges:

Wear a Hat Day - 26th March 2021

We will be joining Brain Tumour Research in Wear a Hat Day on Friday 26th March to help raise vital funds and awareness for the charity.

10,000 Steps a Day - February 2021

We are delighted to be taking part in Brain Tumour Research's 10,000 steps a day in February fundraiser.

Walking is proven to impact positively on our fitness and wellbeing. By joining the challenge and completing 10,000 steps every day throughout the month, not only will we reap the health benefits, but we’ll also be supporting vital research into brain tumours. 

We are going to complete our steps however and with whoever we like, ensuring we are following COVID-19 safety guidelines. We're encouraging our staff to head to their local parks to enjoy some fresh air, try and discover a new route every day or stay at home and complete the challenge around their house or garden. Our staff will be encouraged to step out on their own, walk with their household or meet up with their support bubble – whichever suits them best.

Clocktober - October 2020

We are delighted to say we raised £4,555 for our company charity challenge Clocktober. As a company we covered 2,982.4 miles by either running, walking or cycling, hitting our minimum 2,400 mile target. Our top contributors were Will Lutton, covering 376 miles, Simon Ross covering 310 miles and Will Outram covering 258 miles.

We're also grateful to WSS for joining us and contributing to Clocktober, with a total of 674 miles (Walk: 286 miles / Run: 74 miles / Cycle: 309 miles / Swim: 5 miles). A special mention to Rory O'Reilly for cycling to the office daily totalling 240 miles and Anthony Jessup for cold water swimming a total of 5 miles!