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Scotsman
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The stellar line up of comedians to appear at this year's Underbelly Big Brain Tumour Benefit
This year's Underbelly Big Brain Tumour benefit is on this week, with a stellar line up of comedians. Garry Starr, David O'Doherty and Michelle Wolf are among the stars to take part in the show on Wednesday, in memory of the son of one of Underbelly's founders. The annual event raises funds for The Brain Tumour Charity with all ticket income after box office commissions and any other costs associated with the show donated. All comedians give their time for free. The show was created by Underbelly in 2017 following the diagnosis of an aggressive and rare form of brain cancer called Ependymoma in Alfie Bartlam, the son of Underbelly's co-founder Ed Bartlam. At the end of August in 2019, Alfie sadly died, aged 7. Mr Bartlam said: 'It's always such a special moment for us to announce the line-up to Underbelly's Big Brain Tumour Benefit, and even more so as part of our 25th Anniversary. I'm incredibly thankful to the utterly brilliant comedians and audiences for supporting this event that's now in its 7th year.' 'We have so far raised over £700,000 for our Angel Child fund at the Brain Tumour Charity with all donations going to a specific research project to find new treatments for some of the most aggressive forms of paediatric brain tumours. This annual Fringe event is an integral part of a varied range of fundraising events, and an incredible opportunity for audiences to experience some of the best comedy available for the best cause.' The Big Brain Tumour benefit takes place on Wednesday 13 August at 7.20pm at the McEwan Hall, Underbelly Bristo Square. 1 . Ed Bartlam and Charlie Wood, Underbelly directors. Ed Bartlam and Charlie Wood, Underbelly directors. | Underbelly Photo Sales 2 . David ODoherty David O'Doherty is a regular at the event. | Underbelly Photo Sales 3 . Ahir Shah Ahir Shah is a double Edinburgh Comedy Award winner | Underbelly Photo Sales 4 . Garry Starr Garry Starr is performing at Underbelly this year | Underbelly Photo Sales
Scotsman
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The stellar line up of comedians to appear at this year's Underbelly Big Brain Tumour Benefit
This year's Underbelly Big Brain Tumour benefit is on this week, with a stellar line up of comedians. Garry Starr, David O'Doherty and Michelle Wolf are among the stars to take part in the show on Wednesday, in memory of the son of one of Underbelly's founders. The annual event raises funds for The Brain Tumour Charity with all ticket income after box office commissions and any other costs associated with the show donated. All comedians give their time for free. The show was created by Underbelly in 2017 following the diagnosis of an aggressive and rare form of brain cancer called Ependymoma in Alfie Bartlam, the son of Underbelly's co-founder Ed Bartlam. At the end of August in 2019, Alfie sadly died, aged 7. Mr Bartlam said: 'It's always such a special moment for us to announce the line-up to Underbelly's Big Brain Tumour Benefit, and even more so as part of our 25th Anniversary. I'm incredibly thankful to the utterly brilliant comedians and audiences for supporting this event that's now in its 7th year.' 'We have so far raised over £700,000 for our Angel Child fund at the Brain Tumour Charity with all donations going to a specific research project to find new treatments for some of the most aggressive forms of paediatric brain tumours. This annual Fringe event is an integral part of a varied range of fundraising events, and an incredible opportunity for audiences to experience some of the best comedy available for the best cause.' The Big Brain Tumour benefit takes place on Wednesday 13 August at 7.20pm at the McEwan Hall, Underbelly Bristo Square. 1 . Ed Bartlam and Charlie Wood, Underbelly directors. Ed Bartlam and Charlie Wood, Underbelly directors. | Underbelly Photo Sales 2 . David ODoherty David O'Doherty is a regular at the event. | Underbelly Photo Sales 3 . Ahir Shah Ahir Shah is a double Edinburgh Comedy Award winner | Underbelly Photo Sales 4 . Garry Starr Garry Starr is performing at Underbelly this year | Underbelly Photo Sales
South Wales Argus
01-07-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Newport man walks 40-mile challenge marking 50th birthday
Joel Bramwell embarked on the challenge on June 21, walking from Brecon to Newport along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, to raise funds for two charities close to his heart – St David's Hospice Care and The Brain Tumour Charity. The walk was a tribute to his father, with whom he shared countless memories of walking the same canal in the early 1990s. Joel wanted to revisit the walk he last completed with his father as a teenager (Image: St David's Hospice) Mr Bramwell said: "I turned 50 earlier in June. "As part of the birthday celebrations, I decided to revisit the walk and remember the memories of my dad who I last did it with when I was 17. "His mantra as an ex-Navy man was 'to the limit and beyond' and it has stuck with me." The inspiration from his father, coupled with the beautiful scenery and wildlife, kept him going through the physically demanding walk. He added: "It was a wonderful way to celebrate, while raising money for St David's Hospice and The Brain Tumour Charity, who took care of friends and family we have lost to these diseases. "I wanted to give something back to the people who cared for and supported my family and many friends." Joel wanted to give back to the charities that have supported his family and multiple friends over the years (Image: Joel Bramwell) At the time of counting, Mr Bramwell has raised around £1,200, which he plans to split equally between the two charities. A spokesperson for St David's Hospice expressed their gratitude towards Mr Bramwell's efforts and donations. They said: "We are so grateful to Joel for taking on such an incredible walk in support of St David's Hospice Care - this challenge took a huge amount of dedication to complete so many miles with an outstanding total raised. "We are indebted to the local community for their ongoing fundraising that makes such a pivotal difference. All our care is provided free of charge, however it costs £15,000 every single day to provide that care making support such as this vital to the hospice. A huge well done and thank you to Joel as well as to every donor and supporter!" Joel was joined by friends and family for some of the walk (Image: Joel Bramwell) Mr Bramwell's efforts will help support the work of St David's Hospice Care, which provides care for those living with a life-limiting illness. It offers round-the-clock expert care, managing patients' pain, and looking after their emotional, spiritual, and social needs. The charity provides a friendly, welcoming environment, helping patients to live their lives to the fullest. Joel has raised around £1200 to split between the charities, well beyond his target of £500 for each charity (Image: Joel Bramwell) Mr Bramwell's challenge has not only raised much-needed funds but also raised awareness of the important work these charities do. His efforts are a testament to the power of personal motivation and community support, proving that even individual actions can make a significant difference. His story serves as an inspiration to others, showing that personal milestones can be used to support and give back to the community. By turning his 50th birthday celebration into a charity fundraiser, Mr Bramwell has demonstrated a selfless commitment to helping others and honouring the memory of his father and other loved ones.
Irish Daily Mirror
13-06-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Athlete diagnosed with brain tumour after suffering seizure during sleep
An athlete who was diagnosed with a brian tumor after he suffered a seizure in his sleep is learning to walk again - and even aspires to be the world's best pickleball player. Nicholas Wade was fortunate his wife, Beah Wade, 26, is a nurse and quickly called an ambulance after her beloved husband experienced a seizure in the middle of the night. After he awoke in hospital, the 27-year-old had to pinch himself to check that he wasn't dreaming. Doctors then sent him for an MRI scan to see what had caused the seizure, The Mirror reports. "I felt the fittest I have ever felt in my whole life. I was training for a tournament that week. I had zero symptoms. I went to sleep one night and had a seizure in my sleep," Nicholas shared. "First of all, I didn't think it was real. I had to check myself to make sure it was real and I wasn't dreaming. It then started hitting me that if I had a seizure in my sleep, something was seriously wrong. I was really scared in that moment - that was the first time I had been in hospital for anything." Sadly, the MRI revealed there was a mass on his brain, which medics diagnosed as a brain tumor. Over the following months, further biopsies confirmed this was a benign glioneuronal tumour - a group of rare brain tumours that contain a mixture of both nerve cells and glial cells. While doctors said this had been present since birth, Nicholas promptly needed an operation to remove it. "One of the hardest parts was after the operation when I waited for the biopsy results," he said. "It must have taken six months for them to confirm what type of tumour I had. Luckily, my operation was successful, and doctors were able to remove the entire tumour. I don't require any further treatment, which was a relief." Due to the location of the tumour on his right frontal lobe, Nicholas spent one month relearning how to walk, shower, and feed himself again. He said his mental health suffered as a result, but he is now back on the court, aiming to become the world's best pickleball player. Nicholas continued: "The biggest thing for me was my mental health. The tumour shifted who I was as a person. I knew who I was before the surgery, but after it, I lost myself. "I was unable to shower myself, feed myself, or stand up for a while after the surgery. I would start by standing on my feet for a second, then a few seconds, gradually until I could stand for a minute. "There's a huge stigma with brain tumours that you won't be able to achieve great things after surgery. I'm here to change that stigma, to be a beacon of hope and an inspiration, showing that after a brain tumour, I can still achieve anything I want and chase my dreams." In light of Nicholas' experience, Piers Townley, Celebrity Manager at The Brain Tumour Charity, said: "We're delighted to have Nicholas' support as one of our High Profile Influencers, a vital awareness role for the work we do. "Find out more via our website
Daily Mirror
12-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Athlete diagnosed with brain tumour after seizure while asleep
WARNING: Graphic photographs of operation stitches. Nicholas Wade, 27, had a seizure in the middle of the night A 27-year-old athlete was diagnosed with a brain tumour after suffering a seizure in his sleep. Now, he is learning to walk again and even aspires to be the world's best pickleball player. Nicholas Wade experienced the seizure in the middle of the night, but fortunately, his wife, Beah Wade, 26, is a nurse and called an ambulance straight away. He finally awoke in the hospital and said he had to pinch himself, checking it wasn't a dream. Doctors then sent him for an MRI scan to see what had caused the seizure. "I felt the fittest I have ever felt in my whole life. I was training for a tournament that week. I had zero symptoms. I went to sleep one night and had a seizure in my sleep," Nicholas said. "First of all, I didn't think it was real. I had to check myself to make sure it was real and I wasn't dreaming. It then started hitting me that if I had a seizure in my sleep, something was seriously wrong. I was really scared in that moment - that was the first time I had been in hospital for anything." Sadly, the MRI revealed a mass on his brain, which medics believed to be a brain tumour. In the months following, further biopsies confirmed this was a benign glioneuronal tumour - a group of rare brain tumours that contain a mixture of both nerve cells and glial cells. While doctors said this had been present since birth, Nicholas promptly needed an operation to remove it. "One of the hardest parts was after the operation when I waited for the biopsy results," he said. "It must have taken six months for them to confirm what type of tumour I had. Luckily, my operation was successful, and doctors were able to remove the entire tumour. I don't require any further treatment, which was a relief." Due to the location of the tumour on his right frontal lobe, Nicholas spent one month relearning how to walk, shower, and feed himself again. He said his mental health suffered as a result, but he is now back on the court, aiming to become the world' s best pickleball player. Nicholas continued: "The biggest thing for me was my mental health. The tumour shifted who I was as a person. I knew who I was before the surgery, but after it, I lost myself. "I was unable to shower myself, feed myself, or stand up for a while after the surgery. I would start by standing on my feet for a second, then a few seconds, gradually until I could stand for a minute. "There's a huge stigma with brain tumours that you won't be able to achieve great things after surgery. I'm here to change that stigma, to be a beacon of hope and an inspiration, showing that after a brain tumour, I can still achieve anything I want and chase my dreams." In light of Nicholas' experience, Piers Townley, Celebrity Manager at The Brain Tumour Charity, said: "We're delighted to have Nicholas' support as one of our High Profile Influencers, a vital awareness role for the work we do.
