Lovell Housing has launched an ambitious partnership with Brain Tumour Research, aiming to raise more than £100,000 over the next two years to help support our work to find a cure for all types of brain tumours.
Inspiration for The Big Lovell Brainwave campaign came after Managing Director Mick Laws died in January 2026, after being diagnosed with a glioblastoma. Colleagues have been deeply affected by his loss and have rallied together to plan a host of events across the country to fundraise and bring attention to this devastating disease.
Kicking off their campaign with The Big Golf Day Brainwave in Wales on Thursday 11th June, 104 colleagues, clients and friends teed off in memory of Mick.
The housing specialist provides innovative residential construction across England, Scotland and Wales and will involve staff at all these sites in fundraising activities, including cycle challenges and a gala event, during the two-year partnership.
Steve Coleby, Managing Director at Lovell, said: “Mick was an amazing colleague - he loved being part of the team as much as we loved working alongside him. We all really miss him.
“Brain tumours devastate lives and every diagnosis changes a family forever. The Big Lovell Brainwave has been created in Mick’s memory because we wanted to do something meaningful. This campaign is about turning grief into action, funding vital research and bringing hope to other families affected by brain tumours. Through fundraising and awareness, Mick’s legacy will live on by helping change the future for other people.”
In December 2024, Mick – who was dad to Mia, 23, Chloe, 21, and Evie, 19 – had surgery at Queen’s Hospital in Romford followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy. He sadly passed away just 15 months after his diagnosis.
Speaking of his traumatic experience, Mick’s wife Jo said: “It changes you for the rest of your life. I am moved and extremely grateful for what Lovell have done to support us through Mick’s journey; the fact they are continuing to support Brain Tumour Research is just amazing. I was so honoured to be asked to be part of this because that is exactly what Mick would have wanted us to have done. It’s so important to raise awareness of this devastating disease because we just didn’t have any idea about brain tumours. The money raised by Lovell will go into research to try to help other people, that’s got to be a good thing.”
Mick with his family
Dan Knowles, CEO of Brain Tumour Research, said: “We are delighted to welcome Lovell as a corporate fundraising partner. Partnerships like this are absolutely vital if we are to accelerate progress towards better treatments and a cure.
“Lovell’s commitment, inspired by Mick’s devastating story, demonstrates the powerful role businesses can play in driving change. By raising both funds and awareness, they are helping to shine a light on a disease that has been overlooked for far too long. Together, we can give hope to patients and families affected by brain tumours.”
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