A flexible walking fundraiser supporting families affected by brain tumours.
Walk for Support is a flexible fundraising walk you can take part in wherever and whenever it works for you. Whether you are walking in memory of a loved one, in support of someone affected by a brain tumour, or simply to show your support, every step helps ensure no one faces this alone.
This is a sponsored fundraising event, with a shared focus in June and the option to take part at any time of year.
Take your first stepWalk for Support is designed to fit around your life. Choose your own date, distance and location, join us for our focus weekend in June, or take part any time of year that works for you. Here’s a quick summary of the key details:
By signing up, you’re joining a community of walkers helping ensure no one faces a brain tumour alone.
Join Walk for SupportWalk for Support is about turning everyday walking into meaningful support. You choose your own route, distance and pace. We provide the encouragement, guidance and fundraising support to help you make a difference.
Your registration fee helps cover the cost of delivering the event. Your fundraising supports Brain Tumour Support’s services for individuals, families, carers and friends affected by brain tumours.
There is no right or wrong way to take part. Accessibility and flexibility are at the heart of Walk for Support.
You might choose:
Walk for Support is designed to be flexible and welcoming. You can take part on your own, with others, or as part of a workplace or education setting — whatever feels right for you.
You don’t need a team, a set route or a fixed distance. Walk in memory of someone you love, in support of someone affected by a brain tumour, or simply to show you care.
Choose your own pace, distance and timing — whether that’s one meaningful walk or lots of smaller ones that fit around everyday life.
Bring colleagues together for a simple, feel-good activity that supports wellbeing and raises money for a cause that matters.
Some teams walk together on one day. Others spread it out over a week or a month. Many workplaces also use Walk for Support as part of a volunteering or community day, where staff are given time to take part.
A simple way for schools, colleges and universities to walk together, support wellbeing and raise money for families affected by brain tumours.
Take part in a way that fits around your school day, one shared walk or lots of smaller ones, together or individually, on site or locally.
Around every 30 minutes in the UK, someone is told they have a brain tumour. What follows can be a complex mix of physical, emotional and practical challenges — often alongside fear, confusion and isolation.
At Brain Tumour Support, we believe no one should face this diagnosis alone. By taking part in Walk for Support, you help ensure that people affected by brain tumours can access the emotional support, guidance and community they need.
Your fundraising could help provide
Every step you take helps make this support possible.
Sign up for Walk for Support
Whether you’re thinking about signing up, getting ready for your walk, or have already taken part, our friendly team is here to support you every step of the way.
From practical questions about registration and fundraising to ideas, encouragement, or a quick reassurance, no question is ever too small. Walk for Support is designed to be flexible, inclusive, and doable — and we’re happy to help you make it work in a way that feels right for you.
01454 414 355 (Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm)
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If you’d like to help spread the word, you can also share Walk for Support with friends, family, or colleagues.
If you’d like a bit more detail before taking part, these pages may help:
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