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VOLUME 5, ISSUE 8
August 2020
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Join Us This September for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) in the United States. It is a time to recognize, advocate for, and honor children that have been affected by cancer and the families that care for them, while highlighting the critical need to support research that can lead to safer and more effective treatments for our most vulnerable patients.
As brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death in children, as well as the most commonly diagnosed cancer in children 14-years-old and younger, the brain tumor community has an enormous stake and voice in Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
During CCAM 2020, the National Brain Tumor Society seeks to bring the realities of this devastating diagnosis for children and families to the forefront. We will share important progress being made in the field, ask your help to raise critical resources to advance treatments focused research, and provide opportunities and online activities to help create change to last a lifetime. Make sure you visit our CCAM webpage for all ways to get involved.
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Save the Date:
Live in Concert with Mike Massé
This year, for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2020, we are excited to announce a virtual, live benefit concert, featuring YouTube sensation, Mike Massé, happening September 17th at 8:30 pm EST.
Mike is an internationally acclaimed artist, whose arrangements of Classic Rock tunes are praised for their authenticity and emotional honesty. His YouTube video views are in the MILLIONS. Legends of rock, including Toto, Boston, Sarah McLachlan, Asia, and others have expressed love and gratitude for his renditions of their songs. Toto cites his cover of “Africa” as their favorite.
Save the date for this amazing virtual performance of some of the best classic rock songs of all time. From the 60s to the 90s, there will be something in the concert from each era. This is an opportunity for friends and families to bond over timeless music. Whether you prefer to sing along, or just relax and enjoy, this show is for you! All ages are welcome with a parent/guardian.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Maryland Brain Tumor Walk
SAT, SEPT 12
Southern California Brain Tumor Walk
SAT, SEPT 26
Long Island Brain Tumor Walk
SAT, OCT 3
Race For Hope Philadelphia
SAT, OCT 10
National Brain Freeze
SAT, OCT 17
Boston Brain Tumor Walk
SUN, OCT 18
Ft. Worth Brain Tumor Walk
SAT, NOV 7
RVA Brain Tumor 5K
SAT, NOV 7
Phoenix Brain Tumor Walk
SAT, DEC 5
Florida Brain Tumor Race
SAT, DEC 5
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Change
Build Me Up: Glioblastoma Caregiver Gets National Platform
Corie Yutkin, a member of the NBTS Board of Directors, was featured in a new HGTV show on August 5th, called Build Me Up, featuring home renovations for clients going through major life changes. Corie, who became involved with NBTS following her husband Michael’s glioblastoma diagnosis, spoke to us about her experience and what she hopes the episode will inspire for others
Read the Q&A.
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Defeat
Make an Even Bigger Impact for the Brain Tumor Community
Now, more than ever, philanthropy fuels our ability to connect patients and their families with essential services. Our new Sustaining Donor program is an easy and powerful way to provide ongoing support for this urgent work. By signing up to make a monthly recurring gift, you can spread your giving throughout the year, and make an even bigger impact for the brain tumor community.
Become a Sustaining Donor.
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Connect
Get Mindful With Us on Meditation Mondays
Mental health is a critical component of living with a brain tumor. Join us Monday, September 14th for our free monthly virtual meditation class focused on mindfulness, relaxation, and breathing. Provided for patients, families, and care partners, classes are led by Tori Best, PharmD, BCGP, RPh, and welcome people from all backgrounds and abilities to learn techniques to help manage stress, anxiety, and find peace in their daily lives.
Register Now.
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National Brain Tumor Society unrelentingly invests in, mobilizes, and unites our community to discover a cure, deliver effective treatments, and advocate for patients and care partners. Our vision is to conquer and cure brain tumors – once and for all.
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