Wear a hat and make a donation!

Fri 31 Mar 2017

Just £25 could pay for the genetic analysis of tumour samples, paving the way for personalised treatments for brain tumour patients.

So, on this special day all the staf at DB Roberts will grab a cap, bonnett, hat, beret or beanie, and think of those that may need our help.

Together we will find a cure.

The Brain Tumour Research mission is to build a network of experts in sustainable brain tumour research.

Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer... yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease.

This is unacceptable!

Brain Tumour Research are striving to fund a network of seven dedicated research centres whilst challenging the government and larger cancer charities, to invest more in brain tumour research.

Focused

The courage to accomplish inspiring goals

The team at Brain Tumour Research is focused on finding a cure for brain tumours. Together we are driven to accomplish ambitious goals in pursuit of this vision, from driving engagement and building compelling campaigns; to reaching major lobbying milestones and achieving research breakthroughs. As the only national charity dedicated to sustainable research into brain tumours, we are clear-sighted and disciplined. Agile, energetic and courageous, we continually demand better outcomes for patients and their families.

Influential

Uses authority and expertise to positively influence

Brain Tumour Research takes responsibility for influencing wider public understanding of this disease; focusing minds on the required funding to fight it. We inspire stakeholders (including researchers, parliamentarians and activists), galvanising them into action and resolutely holding both organisations and individuals to account. We punch above our weight, leading the national debate on improving outcomes for brain tumour patients.

Embracing

Working together to achieve results

Brain Tumour Research is passionately committed to raising both awareness and funding for research. Embracing the diverse experiences of our volunteers, supporters, member charities, research centres and corporate partners, we value our relationships with everyone in the brain tumour community, however this devastating disease has affected our lives. Our shared stories and tireless efforts come together as one voice to make us all stronger.

Game-changing

Catalysing change both internally and externally

Innovation is central to the dynamic culture of Brain Tumour Research, from the pioneering Centres of Excellence to the best practice delivered across the team and inspired in our member charities and supporters. We are constantly evolving, working smarter and building on successes through creative thinking and campaigning. We are a positive force for change, challenging the Government and larger cancer charities to invest more in brain tumour research.

Intelligent

Thought leaders, prioritising scientific advancement

Intelligent, objective and pioneering, Brain Tumour Research is building a network of experts in sustainable brain tumour research. We champion thought leadership by fostering collaboration between scientists, clinicians and academic partners, bringing together the best minds in the field to search for a cure. Through strategic planning, methodical implementation and rigorous analysis, we deliver world-class research.