Actor Charles Dale Embarks on 30-Day Motorcycle Ride for Brain Tumour Research and Headway

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Charles Dale, a renowned actor, will be stopping off in County Durham on a month-long motorcycle ride across England and Wales in memory of his friend who died from a brain injury. He aims to visit 100 motorcycle cafes across Wales and England in 30 days as part of 'Shaun's TT 100' to raise money for the charities Brain Tumour Research and Headway the brain injury association. The actor, who set off from his hometown of Tenby on Monday, is due to reach the North East later this week on his journey.

Key Takeaways:

  • Charles Dale is embarking on a 30-day motorcycle ride to raise money for Brain Tumour Research and Headway, visiting 100 motorcycle cafes across Wales and England.
  • The ride is in memory of his friend Shaun Griffiths, who died in October 2024 of a brain injury.
  • Charles is aiming to raise awareness and funds for brain tumour research, a cause close to his heart, given his association with friends who have lost loved ones to brain tumours.
  • Charles has been announced as an ambassador for Brain Tumour Research, a leading voice in the brain tumour community.
  • The ride will also highlight the devastating impact brain tumours have on families and friends, with Charles stating that brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer.
  • Charles will be joined by a number of famous faces along his journey, including a Coronation Street star and a writer, poet, and musician who have also lost loved ones to brain tumours.
  • The charity ride comes as Charles was announced as an ambassador for Brain Tumour Research, with the charity stating that one in three people knows someone affected by a brain tumour.

Statistics:

  • Charles Dale will visit 100 motorcycle cafes across Wales and England in 30 days.
  • Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer.
  • Just one per cent of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to brain tumour research since records began in 2022.
  • Charles' friend, Shaun Griffiths, died in October 2024 of a brain injury.

Sources:

  • PA
  • Headway
  • Brain Tumour Research