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Fundraising events with Brain Tumour Support

Every step taken, every event hosted, and every pound raised helps ensure that people affected by a brain tumour never have to face it alone.

Whether you’re taking part in one of our flagship fundraising events, joining an organised challenge, or creating something of your own, your support helps fund vital services for individuals and families living with a brain tumour diagnosis.

From iconic challenges like the TCS London Marathon 2027, to flexible anytime events you can shape around your life — there’s a way for everyone to get involved and be part of #TeamBTS.

Find the event that's right for you

Not a marathon runner? No problem! There are plenty of other ways to get involved with BTS fundraising events.

Running | Walking |  Cycling | Swimming | Challenge | Social and virtual | Anytime

Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, or social event enthusiast, there’s a way for everyone to get involved. Explore the opportunities below and join us in making a difference.

Explore all upcoming fundraising events

Win a 2027 London Marathon charity place

Your chance to run the 2027 TCS London Marathon

Take on one of the world’s most iconic running events and help make sure no one faces a brain tumour diagnosis alone. Enter our prize draw for the chance to secure a Gold Bond place at the 2027 TCS London Marathon and become part of Team Brain Tumour Support.

If you’re our lucky winner, we’ll be with you every step of the way, with fundraising support, training encouragement and a Brain Tumour Support running vest to wear with pride on race day.

Enter the prize draw and make every mile matter.

Enter the prize draw
Young woman with a big smile and holding a London Marathon medal 2024

Discover the ideal event for you

Join one of our wide range of fundraising events and take part in something meaningful. Whether you’re looking for a personal challenge, a social get-together, or something more flexible, there’s a way for everyone to get involved.

Together, we can raise vital funds to support the work of Brain Tumour Support and help bring hope to families affected by a brain tumour diagnosis.

Challenge

Push your limits and take on an exciting challenge event for Brain Tumour Support. From mountain climbs to endurance trials, every adventure is a chance to show strength, resilience, and make a difference.

Take on a challenge

Running

Every step matters. Join a running event for Brain Tumour Support — whether it’s a 10K, half marathon, or the TCS London Marathon. Your run isn’t just a race; it’s a stride toward a brighter future for families facing a brain tumour.

Find a running event

Social and virtual

Bring people together, online or in person, and turn fun into fundraising. From quizzes and discos to coffee mornings and virtual challenges, these events are about connection, joy, and impact.

Plan your fundraising event

Cycling

Pedal for a purpose and enjoy the thrill of the ride while supporting Brain Tumour Support. From iconic city-to-sea rides to endurance routes, every mile you cycle brings us closer to helping more families.

Join a cycling event

Anytime fundraising events with Brain Tumour Support

Turn everyday moments into meaningful fundraising. From coffee mornings and BBQs to open gardens and skydives, our anytime events fit around real life — so you can raise vital funds and awareness in a way that feels right for you.

Choose an idea, make it your own, and bring together friends, family, colleagues, or your wider community.

Cake and a Cuppa

Anytime event

Host a cosy coffee morning or a bustling bake sale and bring people together over tea, cake, and conversation. Every slice and sip helps provide vital support for people affected by brain tumours.

Host your Cake and a Cuppa

Skydive

Various dates available

Take the leap and experience an unforgettable adrenaline rush. Sign up for a tandem skydive on one of our available dates and raise funds for Brain Tumour Support — no experience needed, just courage.

Book your skydive

Open Gardens

Anytime event

Open your garden gates and invite friends, neighbours, or your local community to enjoy the outdoors. Add refreshments, plant sales, or small activities to boost fundraising while celebrating nature.

Plan your open garden

Sparkle Day

Anytime event

Add a little sparkle to your day and help make a big difference. Dress up, wear glitter, host a sparkly coffee morning, or do something joyful — however you take part, every sparkle supports families affected by brain tumours.

Host a Sparkle event

Summer BBQ

Anytime event

Fire up the grill and turn a relaxed get-together into a fundraiser with impact. Whether it’s a garden BBQ, street party, or workplace lunch, good food and good company can help change lives.

Host a BBQ for BTS

Fundraising resources to help you succeed

We want fundraising to feel achievable, rewarding, and well supported. That’s why Brain Tumour Support offers a range of practical tools, ideas, and communities to help you feel confident every step of the way.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to boost your fundraising, you’ll find support to help you make the biggest possible impact.

Fundraising Hub

Your go-to place for tips, inspiration, and step-by-step guides to help you plan, promote, and grow your fundraising.

Visit the Fundraising Hub

Fundraising materials

Download posters, social media graphics, and printable resources to help spread the word and maximise donations.

Get fundraising materials

Fundraising Facebook Group

Join our friendly online community to connect with other supporters, share ideas, and celebrate your fundraising milestones together.

Join the Facebook Group

Set up your JustGiving page

Create your personal fundraising page, share your story, and make it easy for friends, family, and colleagues to support you.

Create your fundraising page

We’re here to help

Our friendly Fundraising Team is here to support you throughout your fundraising journey — answering questions, sharing ideas, and helping you feel confident at every stage.

Whether you’re planning your first bake sale, organising a community event, or training for the London Marathon, we’ll help you make the most of your fundraising and provide the tools and encouragement you need along the way.

Call us: 01454 414 355
Email our fundraising team

Join us

When you fundraise with Brain Tumour Support, you’re not just raising money — you’re helping ensure that people affected by a brain tumour diagnosis can access vital support when they need it most.

Whatever your challenge, you’ll always be part of #TeamBTS, working together to make a meaningful difference.

Start your fundraising journey today.

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Fundraising heroes: Stories that make a difference

Behind every fundraiser is a story that inspires.

Charles’s story

Following a seizure in 2024, Charles underwent brain surgery and treatment for a rare tumour. He is still living with its effects and ongoing monitoring. In September 2026, he(...)

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Donna’s Walk for Support

Donna lost her Dad, John Lawton, to a brain tumour in 1992, when he was aged just 58. He had to cope with many years of illness due to his diagnosis, but Donna says ‘he neve(...)

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Brad and Scruffy’s story

We often see the supportive and therapeutic role that dogs can play in helping people through the most difficult of times. Their sensitivity, loyalty and ability to live in th(...)

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Upcoming events

29 September 2026 6 November @ 2:00 pm - 6 November @ 3:30 pm

Face-to-face regional group | Cardiff

These regular face-to-face regional support groups held in Cardiff provide a safe space for those who have a brain tumour to connect with others.

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13 July 2026 7 November

South Downs Hiking Trail 2026

Take on the South Downs Hiking Trail 2026 Experience the beauty of the South Downs National Park while taking on an unforgettable hiking challenge in support of people affected by brain tumours. Starting at the stunning Goodwood Estate, the South…

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29 September 2026 10 November @ 12:30 pm - 10 November @ 2:00 pm

Face-to-face regional group | Bristol

This regular face-to-face regional support group in Bristol provides a safe space for anyone affected by a brain tumour diagnosis to connect with others.

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