Leighton Linslade Rotary Club hosts Brains of Leighton Buzzard Quiz
23 March 2020
Emily is one of the Trustees at Nerve Tumours UK and she recently hosted a dinner and NF presentation at the Rotary Club of Leighton, where 36 people attended the event to learn more about Neurofibromatosis. She suffers from Neurofibromatosis Type 2 herself.
People were very interested to learn more about Neurofibromatosis type 2 and the affect it has on people, with many people wanting to know more and asking lots of engaging questions from the floor after the presentation
![](/images/common/Rotary1024x768.png)
Nerve Tumours UK was the chosen charity for the annual Brains of Leighton Buzzard Quiz, held at the Cedars school in Leighton Buzzard on Monday 9th March 2020
![](/images/common/IMG_6718-1024x768.png)
Forty five teams and nearly two hundred competitors took part in the event, and through ticket sales, raffle, tombola and refreshments, the Club managed to raise a substantial sum for the charity.
![](/images/made/images/common/IMG_6698-edit_800_600_s_c1.png)
![](/images/made/images/common/IMG_6679_800_600_s_c1.jpg)
![](/images/made/images/common/IMG_6730-edit_800_600_s_c1.png)
![](/images/made/images/common/IMG_6710-edit2_800_600_s_c1.png)
The president of the Club Andrew White said “ I’m over the moon that we managed to raise this amount for my chosen charity, this was chosen by me as my son Jack is affected by NF2” , and for the tremendous support he has received and treatment over the past 12 years. I was keen to raise a large sum for the charity, and to make the participants of the quiz aware of this condition.
Despite the anxiety caused by the current Health Crisis the people of Leighton Buzzard turned out to support this worthy cause and to make the event a success, the amount they spent was incredible and I would like to thank each and every one of them.
Filter News
![](https://nervetumours.org.uk/images/made/images/common/adam-buxton-comedy-night-Page-Preview-800-x-500-px_800_600_s_c1.png)
Adam Buxton Comedy Night in aid of Nerve Tumours UK
Our charity comedy night was certainly nothing short of a success. Find out exactly what went down here:
Read More![](https://nervetumours.org.uk/images/made/images/common/Megan-Crews--meet-meganPage-Preview-800-x-500-px_800_600_s_c1.png)
Meet Megan
Megan Crews is a 30 year-old special needs tutor in Salisbury. She recently spoke out in The Sun.
Read More![](https://nervetumours.org.uk/images/made/images/common/Fabio-researchPage-Preview-800-x-500-px_800_600_s_c1.png)
How does your visible difference affect you?
Researchers would love to understand your experience of how a visible difference affects your daily life
Read More![](https://nervetumours.org.uk/images/made/images/common/GABYPage-Preview-800-x-500-px_800_600_s_c1.png)
Gabriella’s Story
"I believe everyone should think the same and be kind to people however they look and whatever condition they have."
Read More![](https://nervetumours.org.uk/images/made/images/common/OMN!!Page-Preview-800-x-500-px_800_600_s_c1.png)
One More Nurse Appeal Press Release
Have a read of our #OneMoreNurse appeal press release here:
Read More![](https://nervetumours.org.uk/images/made/images/common/EDEN_study_image_800_600_s_c1.png)
Recent Research from DR Shruti Garg
Find out more about some of the recent research carried out by DR Shruti Garag
Read More![](https://nervetumours.org.uk/images/made/images/common/Research-UWEPage-Preview-800-x-500-px_800_600_s_c1.png)
Advisory group of parents needed to help shape future research
Maia Thornton is a PhD student looking for an advisory group of parents who's child has an appearance altering condition
Read More![](https://nervetumours.org.uk/images/made/images/common/Olivia-Community-Spirit-Page-Preview-800-x-500-px_800_600_s_c1.png)
Olivia’s Story
Olivia is an enthusiastic and determined young girl. Have a read of her inspiring story here!
Read More![](https://nervetumours.org.uk/images/made/images/common/Lottery-fundingPage-Preview-800-x-500-px_800_600_s_c1.png)
The Big Lottery Fund pays for 2 Patient Info Days
Nerve Tumours UK receives Lottery funding
Read More