TWO DECADES OF BRAIN TUMOUR SUPPORT

Brain Tumour Research sends congratulations to Brain Tumour Support as the Charity celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Founded under the name of Hammer Out in 2003, the Charity was established to provide specialist support for people whose lives have been affected by a brain tumour diagnosis.

It was borne out of CEO and Founder Tina Mitchell Skinner’s own experience of losing her husband Paul to a glioblastoma (GBM). Paul was diagnosed in 2001, at the age of 35, and tragically died just 18 months later.

The lack of specialist support available to Tina and Paul at the time sparked a determination that no one else should be left facing a brain tumour diagnosis alone. Starting from the humblest of beginnings –Tina’s home telephone line and small, local meetings over coffee and cake – it was a pioneering approach to support not only patients, but also families, friends and caregivers.

Brain Tumour Support’s reach now extends across the UK, with a team of trained support professionals offering free-to-access services including one-to-one support, support sessions and groups, end-of-life and bereavement support. For more information, go to www.braintumoursupport.co.uk

Our heartfelt congratulations to Tina and the Brain Tumour Support team on the Charity’s 20th year.

Further information about helplines, support groups and other useful links can be found on our website: www.braintumourresearch.org/support