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Brain Tumour Action is here to assist brain tumour patients, relatives, carers, educators and researchers. We provide help, produce information, fund research , support nurse training and work towards a day when brain tumours are fully understood and treatable.

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Battling Nicola thanks BTA

Paul Cardwell of FifeToday writes:

‘AN EAST Wemyss woman is proving she is made of strong stuff by carrying out fundraising for a charity which helped in her hour of need.

Brave Nicola Mclaughlin, East Wemyss, (36), was diagnosed with a meningioma brain tumour in August 2009 and had an operation to remove it at the Western General [Edinburgh] on August 25^th.

Now recovered, she is holding a charity disco at the end of next month to raise funds for Brain Tumour Action.

She has already raised £750 but is hopeful to collect even more for the charity which, amongst other things, provides a support network for those diagnosed with cancer.

Miss Mclaughlin explained: “I was fortunate, the operation was a success and my recovery was a lot quicker than expected. My life is back to normal now that the tumour has been removed, hopefully never to return.”

“Some people are not so lucky, their recoveries may be long and hard and the tumour cannot always be completely removed, they rely on people like Brain Tumour Action for support and counselling.”

“I have been extremely lucky and one year on, to show my appreciation for the help I have received, I have decided to raise money for them.”

Miss Mclaughlin has already approached a number of local businesses who have supplied raffle prizes for the evening which is to be held in the Central Hotel, East Wemyss, on August 28^th at 7.30pm.

Tickets can be bought directly from the hotel and those wishing to donate can also do so on Miss Mclaughlin’s JustGiving page  at:

www.justgiving.com/Nicola-McLaughlin-EW.

Stressing the importance of charities like Brain Tumour Action, Miss Mclaughlin added: “No one knows exactly what causes brain tumours but Brain Tumour Action helps to fund research into them, It receives no statutory funding and relies on donations.”

“I am hoping that people will help me support this charity. Any donations will be very much appreciated.”’

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  25th August 2010

• A Very Big Thank You

  A very big thank you to everyone at Beeslack Community High School, Penicuik, Midlothian, for their generous donation to our charity.

• New conTAK Center in Glasgow

  conTAK Scotland has opened its Drop-In Centre - the first of its kind - in the centre of Glasgow! For all young adults living with cancer, family and friends, the drop in centre offers support and friendship, regular get-togethers and the chance to meet a great bunch of folk who really do 'know how you feel’.
  You'll find us at Suite 320, 4th Floor, Central Chambers, 11 Bothwell Street, GLASGOW G2 or you can give us a call first on 0141 227 6764, or email contakscotland@gmail.com

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