Manx brain tumour charity receives grant for 'empowering' therapy

Geraldine Pishvaie set the charity up after her daughter developed a terminal tumour

Therapeutic support to help ease emotional stresses is set to be provided to people with brain tumours and their families.

Naseem's Manx Brain Tumour Charity is spearheading the project alongside mental health charity Isle Listen.

Founder Geraldine Pishvaie said the scheme, which has been bolstered by a £9,000 Manx Lottery Trust grant, would "empower" those who used it.

The charity was set up to support those affected by brain tumours in 2009.

'Empower people'

Ms Pishvaie, who set up the charity after her daughter developed a terminal tumour, said a diagnosis could lead to "an incredibly uncertain and overwhelming time for both patients and caregivers".

"It becomes difficult for individuals to focus on activities and tasks that can benefit their well-being," she said.

The support has been designed to "empower people" by giving them "essential skills to navigate the difficulties" during the challenging period, Ms Pishvaie said.

Manx Lottery Trust chairman Stephen Turner said the charity has already made "a significant impact on the lives of the people it supports", and the establishment of the scheme meant "many individuals will benefit".

The grant has been awarded as part of the trust's dormant asset programme, where charities can apply for up to £50,000 of funding.