Celebrity supporters of HeadSmart

 

Alistair Stewart

Someone very close to my family died in his mid-teens from a brain tumour. Had it been spotted sooner, he might still be with us and his wonderful family might have been spared all that agony. That is why, as a Patron of The Brain Tumour Charity (formerly Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust), I am giving my full support to the HeadSmart campaign which aims to raise national awareness of brain tumour symptoms in children and young people. HeadSmart will empower parents and GPs to be smart about brain tumours and recognise the warning signs.

 

Jonny Wilkinson

As Patron of The Brain Tumour Charity, it is my privilege to support the HeadSmart campaign, which aims to raise awareness of brain tumour symptoms in children and young people. Around 500 children and young people in the UK are diagnosed with brain tumours every year; that's almost 10 children a week. Losing a member of my family to this dreadful disease is one of the many reasons I am giving my full support to the HeadSmart campaign.

 

Dawn French

Brain Tumours are the leading cause of cancer deaths in children, and the UK is slower than other countries at spotting the signs. We need to change this and by providing practical resources to help parents and doctors, HeadSmart will save and improve lives. As a Patron of The Brain Tumour Charity, I am honoured to support the HeadSmart campaign.

 

Hayley Mills

I’m supporting the HeadSmart campaign, which aims to raise awareness of brain tumour symptoms in children and young people, because I believe it is vital that we equip parents with the information they need to be brain tumour aware. 500 children each year are diagnosed with a brain tumour and this campaign aims to ensure that they are all diagnosed swiftly.