Events & The Field

8,000 Attend the 13th Annual Race For Hope

Despite the rain, the Greater Philadelphia brain tumor community came together to take part in the 2018 Race for Hope Philadelphia. Urged on by a number inspiring speakers and sponsors, participants in this moving and memorable day came together to raise more than $900,000 to advance research, public policy, and treatments to cure brain tumors!

View scenes from the event.

NBTS Programs

Congress Passes New Increases for Medical Research Funding

Your voice matters. Advocacy efforts of the brain tumor community recently helped lead to a new federal budget that raises the level of investment in medical research funding. Congress passed a bipartisan spending bill for Fiscal Year 2019 (which began on October 1) that includes budget increases to a number of programs that are priorities for the brain tumor community.

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Community Stories

The First-Ever Dura Mater Climbs to Success

Started by Sacha and David Albertson, this new Community Event brought together 27 riders in September in Denver, Colorado. Inspired by David’s father, Scott, who is living with a glioblastoma, the event raised more than $25,000 and incredible awareness throughout the cycling community.

Read Nice Bike's Race Recap.