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January 2013

News story Inspirational Mason followed by 100,000 people on Twitter 14.01.13
News story Mother’s warning over brain tumours on eve of fundraising event 12.01.13
News story Bangra star Kuly Singh dies from brain tumour at just 34 12.01.13
News story Coventry Telegraph editor hoping to raise £2,500 by running the London Marathon 11.01.13
Press release Brain Tumour UK and The Brain Tumour Charity announce merger 10.01.13
News story Intrepid friends to swim, cycle and run to help brain tumour sufferers 09.01.13
News story Darlington nurse's event makes £3,300 for Brain Tumour UK 02.01.13

December 2012

Press release Innovative research partnership helps develop new educational programme for brain tumour patients in East Midlands 06.12.12

November 2012

News story Why turning tumours pink is a bright idea 26.11.12
News story Gardening army remembers Reece 24.11.12
Press release Government cancer director highlights progress in improving diagnosis of brain tumours 22.11.12
News story Dad-of-five gearing up for 136-mile cycle 21.11.12
News story Cyclists raise money for brain research 21.11.12
News story Barrow farmer Shaun Knapton battles back against brain tumour 13.11.12
News story First Miss Precious Gem pageant in Cleethorpes raises £500 for charity 09.11.12
Press release RT Hon Cheryl Gillan MP visits Brain Tumour UK at Chesham Head Office 06.11.12
Press release Patients and carers gather for first Brain Tumour UK North and Midlands support rally 06.11.12

October 2012

News story Horror film homage raises funds in dad's memory 26.10.12
Press release Brain Tumour UK scientist gets university's top research job 25.10.12
Press release We're calling for change now: 'Not the Francis Report' 15.10.12
Press release Give a Hug for Hope to feel good and help fight brain tumours 11.10.12
Press release £1000 challengers raise record amount 05.10.12

September 2012

Press release Iona's celebrity charity haircut 26.09.12
Press release Ladies raise thousands for charity over lavish lunch 26.09.12
News Iona’s a real super hair-o 26.09.12
News Inspirational dad’s challenge 26.09.12
News Race from Calne to raise funds 20.09.12
Press release Patients and carers see research first hand during open day 19.09.12
News Solicitors gear up for fundraising bike ride 19.09.12
Press release Brain Tumour UK achieves Information Standard certification 18.09.12
Press release £1.5m partnership will fight childhood and adolescent brain tumours 05.09.12

July to August 2012

News Round the world tribute for pupils' favourite teacher 30.08.12
News A berry good night 27.08.12
News Charity ball raises £15,000 22.08.12
News Staplegrove couple's mammoth cycle raises £3,050 17.08.12
Press release Drug trial findings show improved progression-free survival: 'heartening news' 17.08.12
News Rhos-on-Sea runner to raise funds for brain tumour charity 16.08.12
News Cricket matches for Anthony 13.08.12
News Wedding dress ball in Reigate to raise money for charity 09.08.12
News It's an ICA day as footballers fondly remember Mick 08.08.12
News Industry worker completes swim for charity 07.08.12
News Tributes paid to 'brave' hero policeman and torchbearer 07.08.12
News Carly Hanlon and friends pedalling to Paris for charity 04.08.12
News Fundraiser to say big thank you 03.08.12
Press release Alan Igglesden Charity Golf Day 23.07.12
News Unpopular professor cleared of murdering headteacher at Dereham Sixth Form Harry Potter trial 17.07.12
News Marathon man's 150-mile charity challenge 08.07.12
News Help me help others to bash brain tumours 04.07.12
Press release Racing ahead for Brain Tumour UK! 03.07.12
Press release Brain Tumour UK new chairman to champion collaboration 01.07.12

April to June 2012

Press release Coronation Street's Bill Tarmey launches e-petition for brain tumours 29.06.12
Press release Cyclists plan round-the-world journey in memory of friend 28.06.12
News Parents pay tribute to brave Supatra's 'loving' nature 25.06.12
News Lynsey releases charity single in memory of dad 19.06.12
News Couple aiming to have a ball inspired by David’s bravery 14.06.12
News Colwyn talk on world’s longest bird watching trip to raise money for brain tumour research 07.06.12
News RDB's Kuly Ral memorial page set up 07.06.12
Press release Brain tumour patients and carers join mass lobby of Parliament 13.06.12
News Marathon effort sets world record 06.06.12
News Richard's honour to carry the Olympic flame through Notts village 05.06.12
News On the road for charity in son's memory 05.06.12
News Ipswich business shows support for brave Mason’s fun day 31.05.12
News Dorchester family support brain tumour charity by taking to the skies 23.05.12
Press release RelayGB smashes distance relay running record! 21.05.12
Press release Brain Tumour UK launches charm bracelet with top designers 20.05.12
Press release Brain Tumour UK trustees to carry Olympic Torch 19.05.12
Press release Brain Tumour UK welcomes brain cancer vaccine trial 16.05.12
News Glasgow man pays tribute to cancer support group 15.05.12
News Finding support from new Dundee group 11.05.12
News Troon Tortoises take part in record-breaking round UK relay 11.05.12
News Julia gets ready for 630-mile walk 09.05.12
Press release RelayGB has reached the Midlands 08.05.12
Press release RelayGB runners start 18-day marathon challenge 04.05.12
Press release Join us for RelayGB world record attempt 02.05.12
News Battling chef takes on marathon 28.04.12
Press release Government responds to call for brain tumours to be diagnosed earlier 27.04.12
News Athlete Liz McColgan to run in world record attempt with Wick woman 22.04.12
Press release Jeremy Hunt MP champions RelayGB 20.04.12
News Staplegrove couple in 'thank you' cycle challenge 20.04.12
News Alan Igglesden, England cricketer and Brain Tumour UK Patron, profile 13.04.12
News Ayrshire woman will hold charity ball after brain tumour scare 13.04.12
News Saint fans support cancer charity 06.04.12
News Celtic boss Neil Lennon backs Brain Tumour UK appeal for Rangers youngster Nicky Main
03.04.12
News Man takes to water for Brain Tumour UK 03.04.12
News Arsenal team to play for charity 03.04.12

February to March 2012

News Brave mum on 30-mile sponsored walk to raise funds for Brain Tumour UK 26.03.12
Press release Andy Foote to carry Olympic torch through Solihull 23.03.12
Press release Brain Tumour UK outlines priorities to protect patients from welfare cuts 13.03.12
Press release Brain Tumour UK and The Joseph Foote Trust to join forces 28.02.12
Press release Britain's Got Talent star Jamie Pugh aims high 19.02.12
Press release Brain Tumour UK welcomes government commitments to cancer patients in Welfare Bill 15.02.12
Press release Brain tumour patients to bear brunt of Welfare Bill decision 02.02.12
Press release Brain tumour survival rates must be in line with Europe - Health Secretary 02.02.12

 

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