Pastel coloured background with scattered stars. The words read Stars for Support.

Stars for Support

Show your love with a star

Light up the sky with love and hope

Dedicate a Star for Support

Remember a loved one you have lost, or show support for someone special and help to ensure that others can receive support when they need it most.

If you have lost someone to a brain tumour, or if you know an individual or family who is affected by a brain tumour diagnosis, show them your love and support by paying tribute on this page.

Share a photograph, leave a personal message and make a donation to help people who are facing the devastating impact that a brain tumour diagnosis can have.

Why your support matters

Every star dedication not only creates a heartfelt message but also lights the path for hope, care, and connection. Together, we can ensure no one faces a brain tumour alone.

How to make a dedication

  1. Go to our Stars for Support website
  2. Choose a star by tapping on your mobile/tablet or hover your mouse on desktop
  3. Choose which of the seven colour options you would like your star to be
  4. If you wish to, you can add a photo and a message, and say who the dedication is from
  5. You can also choose to send an e-card to someone to share a link to your message directly with them
  6. Select what donation you wish to make to Brain Tumour Support – the amount is entirely up to you, and you don’t have to make it public
  7. Your special star will then appear
Dedicate a Star for Support

Every dedication helps us provide vital services to families in need. The statistics below show the critical importance of your support.

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Why support is needed

Approximately 45

people every day in the UK face a brain tumour diagnosis

Over 80%

of brain tumour patients have to reduce or give up work

Over 55%

of patients have to give up their driving licence and lose their independence

Over 65%

of people affected say a brain tumour has a negative impact on relationships

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Support group | High grade family and friends group

This online support group is run by our Support Professionals for anyone supporting someone with a grade 3 or grade 4 brain tumour.

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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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South Downs Hiking Trail 2026

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