Our patrons

Brain Tumour UK is supported by a host of celebrity patrons.

A photograph of Phil Tufnell alongside a Brain Tumour UK banner.Our lead patron is Phil Tufnell

A former England cricketer and now famous as a team captain on the BBC's A Question of Sport, Phil felt moved to offer his support alongside another cricketing patron, Alan Igglesden, and in memory of Kent cricketer, Richard Davis.

Phil says: "I’ve added my voice to Brain Tumour UK because I’ve seen the shocking impact that a brain tumour has had on a very good friend.

"That’s why I’m helping Brain Tumour UK and I'll hope you can join me. Together, we can make a real difference for everyone affected by a brain tumour."


Our other patrons are:

A picture of Dickie BirdHarold Dennis 'Dickie' Bird MBE

Dickie is arguably the most famous umpire in the history of the game of cricket.

 


A picture of George BurleyGeorge Burley

Manager of Crystal Palace FC, George is a former manager of Scotland's football team and a former Scotland player.

 


A picture of Mike GattingMike Gatting OBE

Former England Cricket Captain, Mike is now a commentator and broadcaster.

 


David Gower OBE

A former England Cricket Captain, David is a Sky Sports broadcaster and journalist.

 


A photo of Aishlene Horgan-WallaceAisleyne Horgan-Wallace

Two people close to TV celebrity Aisleyne, her uncle and her best friend, are currently fighting a brain tumour.

 


A photograph of Alan IgglesdenAlan Igglesden

Former Kent and England fast bowler, Alan lives with a brain tumour and is a staunch supporter of Brain Tumour UK.

 


A photo of John MajorSir John Major, KG, CH, ACIB

Former Prime Minister (1992 - 1997).

 


A photo of Barry McGuiganBarry McGuigan MBE

Former World Featherweight Boxing Champion, Barry is a broadcaster and chairman of the Professional Boxing Association.

 


A photo of Andrea McLeanAndrea McLean

Andrea is a journalist and main anchor on ITV's Loose Women daytime TV show.

 


Jamie PughJamie Pugh

Jamie is a singer, who came to fame through ITV's 'Britain's Got Talent' show.

 


A photo of Chris Rankin

Chris Rankin

Chris is an actor, whose roles include Percy Weasley in five Harry Potter films.