“You never know how strong you are,
until being strong is the only choice you’ve had”
A mum, brain tumour warrior, and founder, I’ve turned life’s toughest challenges into purpose. Influential Stars connects people with experiences that support causes close to their heart, creating real-world impact.
In 2006, my life changed forever when I was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. For many years, it remained stable, but in 2024, I received the devastating news that growth had resumed. In reality, my tumour had been slowly growing since 2020, coinciding with the start of perimenopause. Given its size, I had always been told that any growth could be life-threatening. Now, I am being closely monitored, as any intervention at this stage would do more harm than good.
The past 12 months, however, have been a gift. My latest MRI results showed that my tumour has remained stable, giving me 12 months of freedom — and I’ve chosen to make every moment count. Instead of letting my diagnosis define me, I’ve turned it into my mission. I now dedicate myself to raising awareness and vital funding for brain tumour causes, supporting research, improving care, and making sure no one facing this battle ever feels alone.
Through this journey, I also founded Influential Stars, a platform that allows creators, public figures, and anyone with a big heart to turn their influence into meaningful support for causes that matter. This is more than fundraising — it’s creating real impact, celebrating generosity, and showing what can be achieved when purpose meets action.
Surviving, Thriving, Making an Impact
“Making a Difference, One Cause at a Time”
Brain tumours do not discriminate. They can affect anyone, at any age, at any stage of life. Yet, too many people face this battle in silence. Through my personal journey, I strive to be a voice for those who need it most, shedding light on the daily realities of living with a brain tumour and fighting for the change that’s so desperately needed.
This is my passion. This is my purpose. And with your help, we can create real change.
of children’s cancer deaths are from brain tumours
People in the UK are diagnosed every year
of people diagnosed survive beyond 5 years
of children’s cancer deaths are from brain tumours
of national cancer research spend is for brain tumours
“Over 12,000 people are diagnosed each year with a primary brain tumour, including 500 children and young adults – that’s 33 people a day!
Help us to change this! We desperately need more research and to get more research we need more funding.”
LISA CONNELL
People in the UK are diagnosed every year
of people diagnosed survive beyond 5 years
of children’s cancer deaths are from brain tumours
of national cancer research spend is for brain tumours
*Source Brain Tumour Research & Children with Cancer
“Over 12,000 people are diagnosed each year with a primary brain tumour,
including 500 children and young adults – that’s 33 people a day!
Help us to change this! We desperately need more research
and to get more research we need more funding.”
LISA CONNELL
Influential Stars is live and helping to make a real difference. Anyone can get involved — launch a prize draw or exclusive experience, refer creators, or enter prize draws yourself for meet-and-greets and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Every action supports UK charitable causes, from crowdfunding for individuals to urgent campaigns across the country.
Be part of something truly special. Have fun, make an impact, and help raise vital funds for causes that matter.
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