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Brain Research UK

Beneficiary Louise Looney makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Brain Research UK.

Beneficiary and A&E nurse Louise Looney makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Brain Research UK.

The Radio 4 Appeal features a new charity every week.
Each appeal then runs on Radio 4 from Sunday 0756 for 7 days.

To Give:
- Freephone 0800 404 8144
- Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. (That’s the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope ‘Brain Research UK'.
- Cheques should be made payable to ‘Brain Research UK'.
- You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4
- Please ensure you are donating to the correct charity by checking the name of the charity on the donate page.

Registered Charity Number: 1137560. If you’d like to find out more about the charity’s work visit *https://www.brainresearchuk.org.uk/
*The BBC is not responsible for content on external websites

Producer: Anna Bailey

3 minutes

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Sunday 07:55
BBC Radio 4

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Brain Research UK

Brain Research UK funds vital research into neurological conditions such as brain tumours and strokes. Our goal is earlier diagnoses, better treatments and cures, so that everyone with a neurological condition lives better for longer.

Louise’s story

Louise’s story
Louise was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour aged 33. Surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy have given Louise seven more precious years with her family and friends. But her cancer is now terminal.

Funding ground-breaking research

Funding ground-breaking research
At Brain Research UK, we know that research holds the key to finding answers and saving lives. By funding world-class research into brain tumours and other neurological conditions, we strive to help people like Louise.

Hope for the future

Hope for the future
Louise celebrated her 40th birthday this year and continues to fundraise for Brain Research UK. The charity is supporting vital research into new treatments, including reprogramming immune cells from brain tumour patients to attack the cancer.

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  • Thu 5 Nov 2026 12:30
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This week's Radio 4 Appeal

This week's Radio 4 Appeal

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