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Annual charity ball - One month to go!

2012-02-07T15:37:09Z

We can't believe it either! It is almost that time of the year again. Tickets this year have sold faster than any previous event and we are ready for the biggest night in the charity balls history.

The stage is set for what will be our 12th annual ball and with totals rising every year we are set to make over £150,000 in one night.

We are excited and so should you be! Take a look at the ball in 2011!

For further information or to book tickets visit our Charity Ball 2012 page

Cracking the Code

2012-02-01T15:36:00Z

The Joseph Foote Trust is committed to funding ground breaking research to 'Crack the Code' and by doing so create new, dramatically improved therapies for Brain Tumours sufferers.

Get you running shoes on...

2012-01-25T14:46:13Z

Running for The Joseph Foote Trust this year will be better than ever before. 2012 is already proving to be our biggest year for running to date with over 80 opportunities already available around the country at a series of world class events. Running for us couldn't be easier as we have a dedicated team in the office that will guide you through the booking process, provide advice throughout those tough fundraising days and be there with you on the start line to cheer you on. Importantly, the money you raise will go directly to funding research, patient support and awareness campaigns that all target an increase in the survival rates of those suffering from a brain tumour.

We are please to announce running positions at the following events in 2012:

Worcester Warriors Event Raises Over £5,000

2012-01-25T14:30:39Z

Our Worcester Warriors fundraising event on Saturday 7th of January was a fantastic success raising £5,220 for brain tumour research.

The supporters turned up in force prior to the game to

The Joseph Foote Trust and The Brain Tumour Consortium welcome news of UK based Proton Beam Therapy Service

2011-12-14T18:04:22Z

The Brain Tumour Consortium today welcomed Government plans for the creation of a UK based National Proton Beam Therapy Service. At the Britain Against Cancer conference, Andrew Lansley announced £150m to fund a UK based service intended to treat up to 1500 NHS cancer patients a year.

The Brain Tumour Consortium is a coalition of brain tumour organisations including The Joseph Foote Trust whos aim is to work together to campaign for improved brain tumour policy and services in the areas of support care and treatment; patient involvement and choice; and research.

Proton beam therapy is a safer form of radiotherapy that is able to target tumours in the brain and central nervous system more accurately, thus minimising damage to surrounding tissue, increasing success rates and reducing side-effects, such as deafness, loss of IQ and secondary cancers. The Department of Health notes that the therapy is particularly suitable for complex childhood cancers.

Currently only relatively high-priority patients can receive this treatment on the NHS and they have to travel to centres as far away as Switzerland and the United States.

The Department of Health is now considering where to locate the service; the three options are trusts in London, Manchester and Birmingham. In October 2010 the Government announced that three sites had been shortlisted so this progress is welcome.

Ian Gibson, Chair of the Brain Tumour Consortium Steering Group, said:

“This announcement is excellent news as the new service will improve quality of life for children and adults who would benefit from proton beam therapy, by reducing some of the side-effects of existing treatments and avoiding the need to travel abroad for state-of-the-art treatment.”

“Funding for this service has been earmarked for a long time so we are relieved that it has finally been confirmed and can now look forward to the development of the new centre. The Consortium looks forward to working with Government to ensure the service is delivered in a timely fashion and that patients’ needs are at the heart of the Department of Health’s decision-making process.”

Get to grips with campaigning says Brain Tumour Consortium

2011-12-02T16:52:10Z

A new website is a one-stop hub for campaigners, patients and carers providing them with the tools to push for improved policy and services for people affected by brain tumours and to get brain tumours on the agenda in parliament.

The Brain Tumour Consortium, a coalition of brain tumour organisations including The Joseph Foote Trust, has launched the website to draw attention to its campaign to improve outcomes for brain tumour patients.

Andy Foote, Chair of Trustees at The Joseph Foote Trust says: “This new website is full of useful tools and information to help anyone who wants to campaign for better policy in relation to brain tumour care. Whether it is campaigning for better funding for research, consistent minimum standards of care or measures to promote early diagnosis, our supporters always want to help. The resources on this website will enable them to do so.”

The Brain Tumour Consortium is working with politicians, clinicians and other charities to deliver the three ‘asks’ outlined in its Manifesto,but supporters often want to know how they can help and the website provides them with the resources to join the campaign.

Initially, these resources include:

• details of the Brain Tumour Consortium’s campaign objectives and why they are important;
• a guide on how to influence Members of Parliament and details of MPs involved with the All Party Brain Tumour Group;
• a summary of the current Health and Social Bill and how it could affect brain tumour care;
• access to the Brain Tumour Consortium’s Manifesto;
• facts and figures about Brain and CNS tumours in the UK.

A huge thank you to The Gent's Night Out!

2011-12-02T16:40:06Z

We are now half way through our vital research at Nottingham University that is being sponsored by The Gent’s Night Out. The Birmingham based charity which has over 40 years experience in funding projects in the local community is committing £90,000 over three years to brain tumour research. When completed, the research will form a key role in the development of new targeted treatments and drugs that will increase survival time and reduce the deficits that many patients endure after treatment.

Take a look at our thank you video:

This research is very valuable and is a key contribution to the world of brain tumour research. We would like to pass our sincere thanks to The Gent’s Night Out for making it possible.

Back by popular demand - Christmas Ladies Lunch

2011-11-21T08:56:09Z

Following the success of our first exclusive Ladies Lunch event earlier this year we are pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for our Christmas edition! The event, which will be held at the luxury Hogarths Hotel in Dorridge on Friday 9th of December is set to be a sell out.

The event will include a two course meal and an exciting appearance from an exclusive guest speaker.

Event organiser, Tracey Dunn said: 'Our June event was a really enjoyable occasion which raised well over £4,000 for the charity. We felt the festive season was a great opportunity for another ladies get together and a chance to fundraise for this very worthy cause.

Tickets are priced at £35 per person and are available from Tracey Dunn on 0121 744 1444 or by email info@josephfoote.co.uk.

Running opportunities for you!

2011-11-15T12:57:48Z

We are pleased to annouce that we are awaiting the results of applications to the following five world class running events:

The Great North Run (16th September 2012)
Birmingham Half Marathon (October 2012)
Edinburgh Half Marathon (TBC)
Great Manchester Run (20th May 2012)
Great South Run (October 2012)

International Brain Tumour Awareness Week

2011-10-31T17:29:43Z