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Five Years of Glioblastoma Awareness Day: Five Advancements & Five Challenges The establishment of a national Glioblastoma (GBM) Awareness Day has, in many ways, driven significant progress for the GBM and entire brain tumor community. This year as we recognize the fifth annual Glioblastoma Awareness Day, it’s important that we take stock of these accomplishments, which have only been achievable through the dedicated advocacy and efforts […] July 20, 2023

Play Hurt: Family Mantra Inspires Fundraiser After Glioblastoma Diagnosis As a former football player who spent six seasons in the NFL, Brad White knew firsthand the importance of a strong work ethic and playing through pain. His grit and tenacity extended well beyond the playing field into his post-football career. When Brad was diagnosed with glioblastoma (GBM) in July 2021, he tackled his diagnosis […] July 17, 2023

Guest Blog: Shifting My Mindset After a Glioblastoma Diagnosis My daughters were only four and one when I was diagnosed with glioblastoma (GBM) in 2017. Mostly, they’ve known me with brain cancer. Since my diagnosis, I find myself intentionally celebrating the little things and focusing on making memories with my wife and girls, whether it’s bike rides in the park, camping, or cheering them […] July 13, 2023

Guest Blog: Walking in Memory of My Father at Race for Hope DC It’s April 30, 2022, and I’m walking along my normal route while listening to a playlist of my Dad’s favorite rock music to help me feel closer to him. As I walked by Freedom Plaza, I was met with a large National Brain Tumor Society banner for an event the next day, and it stopped […] April 5, 2023

Patient Defends Dissertation with Unwavering Resilience After Brain Tumor Diagnosis Christina E. entered the lobby of the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con to reunite with friends for the seventh time in nine years. A lot had changed since she’d last attended the largest annual comic and pop culture convention in the world in 2019:  a pandemic, for one, a career change, and her ability to speak […] March 22, 2023