Want better care? Make your voice heard! Take part today Donate Now Home > About Us > Who we are > Young ambassadors Young Ambassadors Our Young Ambassadors are an integral part of The Brain Tumour Charity. They help us to raise awareness of brain tumours and are passionate about changing the future for those affected. The two-year Young Ambassador programme is for young adults aged 18-25. We currently have 23 Young Ambassadors along with a team of Young Ambassador Mentors. Our Young Ambassadors support The Charity in many ways, including: representing The Charity and sharing their stories championing HeadSmart, our early diagnosis campaign, and BRIAN, our online app supporting others at events, Meet Ups and Family Days, as well as in our Young Adults Facebook Group raising awareness of The Charity and brain tumours so we can find a cure faster. As well as supporting other teenagers and young adults affected by a brain tumour diagnosis, their ideas and input have been vital in shaping our Young Adult Service and developing our resources. By being part of the programme, our Young Ambassadors not only play an important role in our work, but it also gives them the opportunity to develop and learn new skills (such as public speaking or social media promotion). They also get to meet and socialise with others their own age who have been through similar experiences. "This experience made me feel included, cared about, involved and loved. I gained friends for life and have had experiences that I would never have been able to without The Charity. It has not only helped me tremendously with the brain tumour side of things but also with my mental health. Joining was the best decision I've ever made!" - Ellen, Current Young Ambassador See what the Young Ambassadors get up to Meet our Young Ambassadors 2021 Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Read more Young Ambassador news 16 Jul 2021 "I partied to forget about my brain tumour," says University graduate. 28 May 2021 ACT NOW study update 04 Sep 2019 Doctors told me my squeaky voice was delayed puberty - but I was really battling a brain tumour Young Ambassador blogs 08 Nov 2021 A Young Ambassador's lobbying experience 09 Jul 2019 Using ACT to improve quality of life for young brain tumour survivors 11 Apr 2019 Revising for and sitting exams when living with a brain tumour It’s the most fun I’ve had and it’s so great being involved with The Charity, it’s such a lovely family to be a part of. I’ve learnt to be more confident in what I can do but I’ve also made some really good friends and an amazing support network. Molly, current Young Ambassador In this section Why I'm an Ambassador Luke, April, Chandos, Hannah, Harry, Rebecca, Tom, Emma and Bradey, from our first group of Young Ambassadors, share their aims as Young Ambassadors and how they want to change the future for those affected by brain tumours. Recommended reading Young Adults Service Young Adults Events Our new strategy Find out how we're leaning into our strengths and our community, to make sure we can continue to drive urgent progress for everybody affected by a brain tumour. Read our new strategy Need help? Whether you've been diagnosed with a brain tumour, or a family member or friend has, we are here to help. Call 0808 800 0004 Donate Now Sign up to our newsletter We promise to keep your data safe and you can unsubscribe at any time in the future. More information is in our Privacy Policy. Subscribe The Brain Tumour Charity on Facebook The Brain Tumour Charity on Twitter The Brain Tumour Charity on YouTube The Brain Tumour Charity on Pinterest The Brain Tumour Charity on Instagram © The Brain Tumour Charity 2021 Registered Charity no. 1150054 (England and Wales) SC045081 (Scotland) Company no. 08266522 Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Sitemap