Welcome to Astro Brain Tumour Fund

 

ASTRO BRAIN TUMOUR FUND IS THE ONLY UK CHARITY TO FOCUS PURELY ON LOW-GRADE GLIOMA (ASTROCYTOMA, OLIGODENDROGLIOMA AND EPENDYMOMA GRADES 1 AND 2) BRAIN TUMOURS

We are working to find a cure for low-grade astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma and ependymoma brain tumours by raising money to support low-grade glioma (LGG) research projects at the most innovative neuro-oncology research centres in the UK.

We also offer information, inspiration and support to help patients, carers, friends and relatives through the challenges of living with an LGG. Our online Facebook support group includes over 600 LGG patients and carers from all over the world, and is renowned for its welcoming, encouraging and well informed members who can expand upon all the information contained in this website.

Staffed entirely by volunteers, Astro Brain Tumour Fund will ensure that every penny you donate goes to where it is needed most. We have no overheads, no salaries and no expense accounts to pay. With all team members having personal experience of this challenging tumour type, finding a cure is at the centre of everything that we do.

We hope that you draw strength from the knowledge that the trustees of the charity is working hard to offer real hope for all of us whose lives are touched by low-grade gliomas. This website aims to bring together key information related to the low-grade glioma community in the UK, whilst information related to the global community can be gained through our Facebook closed low grade glioma support group.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NEWS

Latest updates and news

19th Norfolk Family Walk 2025

SIGN UP  and join us at Holkham Hall Estate, Norfolk on
Sunday 21 September 2025, 10am to 4pm.
In support of brain tumour research and support.
We look forward to welcoming new walkers as well as our faithful supports who turn out year after year for this uplifting event.

 

 

Holkham Registration Form

Holkham Sponsorship Form

 

 

 

 

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SUPPORT for all

We are here to help

Look here for listings which will apply equally to patients and carers, with many services also being available to other family members including children, grandparents and those not directly involved in day to day care but still very much affected by the low-grade brain tumour diagnosis.

Please join the Low Grade Support Group Facebook page.  This is a closed group for low-grade patients and their families.  Apply to join the group and you will be contacted by the administrator, Linda.  Please make sure your Facebook/Messenger settings are such that you can receive a message from her.

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From Small Beginnings ....

Low-grade Glioma Information

Astro Brain Tumour Fund was founded in April 2001 to focus purely on low-grade glioma brain tumours; specifically astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma and ependymoma.

Particularly:

To offer support to those whose lives are touched by this tumour type

To raise funds for research and support projects

To gather and share information

To raise awareness of the challenges of living with a low-grade Glioma brain tumour

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Recent Fundraisers

A massive thank you to all our fundraisers

Raised : £5,835

MIKE WALLIS BENEFIT SHOWS

Mike, who has a low grade Glioma brain tumour, has donated the amazing sum of £5,835 (including Gift Aid) to Astro Brain Tumour Fund, this is in addition to a previous donation! Huge thank you to The Rust Music who put on a benefit show for Mike Wallison the 8th of March in Brooklyn, NY. […]
Raised : £4,275

BENEFIT SHOWS

S Mike Wallis, who has a low grade glioma brain tumour, has donated the sum of £4,275 (including Gift Aid) to Astro Brain Tumour Fund, these are funds he has raised via some benefit shows namely NSW, SHIFT THURSDAYS AND SUBMERSION/ASPIRE HIGHER.  Mike says he really appreciates the support and the community and intends to […]
Raised : £508

TESCO COLLECTION

A pre  Christmas collection was held at Tesco, Hunstanton.

Latest News

The latest news and information

ACCESS TO VORASIDENIB IN THE UK

ACCESS TO VORASIDENIB IN THE UK   When news first broke of the successful trials of Vorasidenib on Low Grade Glioma (LGG) brain tumour patients, many patients and their families were of the opinion that, at last, there was hope for the future.  LGGs afflict mainly young people – some have not finished their education, […]
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18th NORFOLK FAMILY WALK 2024

    SIGN UP FOR THE 19th NORFOLK FAMILY WALK! Sunday 21st September 2025 FULL DETAILS HERE          
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Research

  HIGHER COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS & RETURN TO WORK IN LGGS Professor Stephen J. Price BSc MBBS (Hons) PhD FRCS (Neuro Surg), Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cambridge Biomedical Campus We are now into the second year of funding PhD student Jasmine Kennedy who is carrying out this project under the supervision of Prof Price.  A questionnaire […]
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