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The Wanted re-release track for charity in memory of Tom Parker

The Wanted have released a new version of their single Gold Forever to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity after the death of band member Tom Parker. Parker died aged 33 in March, 17 months after he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour....

27 Apr 2022 at 12:25

Derry News

Derry family and friends to run marathon in memory of late teacher who passed aged 35 from brain tumour

Family and friends of a local schoolteacher who lost her life to a brain tumour last year have been keeping her memory alive and raising awareness of the disease by taking up running together. ‘Team Nicola’ was formed by Nicola Robinson’s husband ...

24 Aug 2022 at 18:33

Health & Wellbeing

As EastEnders’ Lola Pearce is diagnosed with brain cancer, what is a glioblastoma tumour?

After suffering a seizure in an episode earlier this month, EastEnders’ Lola Pearce has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. Following tests in hospital, the beautician – played by Danielle Harold, 30 – was told by a doctor: “The MRI confirms ...

27 Oct 2022 at 13:25

Louth Live

Brain Tumour Ireland calls on Louth people to wear favourite hat on Wear A Hat Day

Ireland’s only dedicated brain tumour charity, Brain Tumour Ireland (BTI) is calling on people in Louth to wear their favourite hat on #WearAHatDay on Friday 4 November 2022 and donate €4 to support the charity’s vital work for brain tumour ...

23 Oct 2022 at 13:33

Northern Ireland

Swimmers complete 365 dips in a year to raise cancer awareness

A group of swimmers has completed 365 cold-water dips in a year in memory of a father who died of a rare form of brain cancer. The Dunmurry Dippers swim every day at the Colin River in Dunmurry, and over the past year their exploits have ...

04 Dec 2022 at 11:42

Soaps

EastEnders’ Lola Pearce receives heartbreaking brain tumour diagnosis

EastEnders’ Lola Pearce has received a heartbreaking brain tumour diagnosis, during which it was confirmed she has a glioblastoma multiforme in Wednesday evening’s episode. Earlier this month, the BBC One soap opera announced it was ...

26 Oct 2022 at 21:05

County Derry Post

Funeral of Magherafelt boy Tony Fitzpatrick to take place on Sunday

The funeral of a young County Derry boy who sadly passed away while battling a rare and aggressive brain tumour will take place on Sunday afternoon. Tony Fitzpatrick was diagnosed in March this year with grade 4 Glioblastoma ...

27 Sept 2024 at 19:33

Health

PE teacher diagnosed with brain tumour achieves ‘dream’ with GB triathlon medal and is nominated for teaching award

A special educational needs and disabilities (Send) PE teacher who thought she “might die” after being diagnosed with a “satsuma-sized” brain tumour which has left her blind in one eye has since won a bronze triathlon medal ...

21 Jun 2023 at 07:00

Life

Tom Parker’s widow Kelsey on talking to her children about their father’s death

Kelsey Parker said telling her two young children their father was dead is one of the “hardest conversations” she’s ever faced. Speaking ahead of the first anniversary of The Wanted singer Tom Parker’s death from a brain ...

31 Mar 2023 at 12:28

Tom Parker’s widow pays tribute to ‘soulmate’ during The Wanted star’s funeral

Tom Parker’s widow, Kelsey, has paid tribute to The Wanted star as her “soulmate” during his funeral, saying: “Marrying you was the best day of my life.” The singer died last month at the age of 33, surrounded by his ...

20 Apr 2022 at 13:55

Parents of brain tumour boy welcome study into kinder cancer care for children

A couple who lost their four-year-old son to a brain tumour have called for “kinder” treatments for children with cancer. Zac Staples, from Gravesend in Kent, was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer in March ...

15 Aug 2024 at 00:01

Health

Superfan of The Wanted given a surprise visit by the boyband on her 18th raises awareness of brain tumours in memory of singer Tom Parker

A superfan of The Wanted who celebrated her 18th birthday with a surprise visit from the boyband has vowed to continue singer Tom Parker’s fight to raise awareness of brain tumours after his tragic death on March ...

10 May 2022 at 08:25

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