The 2025 Brain Tumour Ireland Awareness Week takes place from 20th to 26th October, with a special line-up of events. To coincide with the week, Brain Tumour Ireland has developed a guide for members of the public on identifying brain tumour symptoms in children and teenagers.
Monday 20th October : Webinar – Heads-Up | Supporting children with a brain tumour
The free webinar takes place at 6.00pm.
The online event for parents on supporting children with a brain tumour will feature
contributions from psychotherapist and author, Dr Joanna Fortune, on talking to a newly
diagnosed child and their siblings, and Dr Avril Carey, principal of the Beaumont Hospital
School, on navigating going back to school following treatment.
You can watch the recording of the webinar here.
Children can also take part in fun activities throughout the week, such as our Awareness Week Bingo game that you can download and print off, and our downloadable and printable Colouring Book, specifically designed by Bex McNally.
Tuesday 21st October : Research Event – Co-creating better futures | Shaping life after childhood brain tumours
As part of the National PPI Festival and Brain Tumour Ireland’s Awareness week, RCSI are hosting a panel where people with lived experience, healthcare professionals and researchers will explore how they are working together to transform rehabilitation for children, young people, and families after a brain tumour diagnosis.
Hosted by author, broadcaster and comedian Colm O’Regan.
Agenda:
6.00pm Panel discussion with:
- Hannah Mooney, Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) panellist, Brain Restore Childhood Youth research project participant
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Caroline Kane Montague, Brain Tumour Ireland and PPI panellist, Brain Restore Childhood Youth research project participant
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Holly Kelly, Parent & PPI panellist, Brain Restore Childhood Youth research project
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Dr Sarah Curry, consultant paediatric oncologist, Children’s Health Ireland
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Dr Irwin Gill, consultant paediatrician with special interest in neuro-disability, Children’s Health Ireland and National Rehabilitation Hospital
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Dr Ailish Malone, physiotherapist, senior lecturer and principal investigator, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
7.10pm Presentation of The Ronnie Fehily Medal.
7.25pm Finger food, refreshments and networking
Wednesday 22nd October : Bedtime Stories
We are back with Series Three of our Bedtime Stories!
Wednesday’s story is ‘Barney Goose’ with Dr Patricia Daly and Tori the wonderful St Luke’s Hospital therapy dog.
Watch here from 7pm.
You can access previous episodes on our YouTube channel and Spotify.
Thursday 23rd October : Walk and Talk event followed by lunch
Brain Tumour Ireland are hosting a ‘Walk and Talk’ event on Thursday, 23rd October.
This Walk and Talk event will be held at:
The Regional Park, Ballincollig, Cork, meeting at 11.30am (main entrance car park, Inniscarra Bridge).
Register by email – info@braintumourireland.com.
Friday 24th October : Bedtime Stories
We are back with Series Three of our Bedtime Stories!
Friday’s story is ‘Slowly, Slowly, Slowly, said the Sloth’ with Dr Scheryll Alken.
Watch here from 7pm.
You can access previous episodes on our YouTube channel and Spotify.
Saturday 25th October :
Are you — or do you know — a teen living with a brain tumour?
We are hosting a special event at Windmill Lane Recording Studios on 25th October at 2pm to launch our new online teen support group.
With a very special guest, this event is open to teens living with a brain tumour and their families, friends.
To find out more and to register, please email emma@braintumourireland.com.
You can support our Awareness Week by changing your Profile Picture using our Canva profile picture template!
How to use our Canva Profile Picture Template:
Step 1: Click this Canva link.
Step 2: Log in to Canva or create a free account.
Step 3: Replace the placeholder image with your own profile picture.
Step 4: Download the customised image (PNG/ JPEG).
Step 5: Update your profile picture on your chosen social media account/ accounts (Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Email etc.).
Step 6: If you share your profile picture as a post, tag us and use the hashtag BrainTumourAwarenessWeek
The Convention Centre Dublin is supporting Awareness Week by lighting up their iconic rings maroon on Monday, 20th October – if you are in the neighbourhood, please take a photograph or a video and share it with us on your social media!
For further information on any of the events mentioned above, please email info@braintumourireland.com.
You can also make a donation via our Enthuse page.
