Sat May 3, 2014
Bay Area Brain Tumor Walk
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at Golden Gate Park at Hellman Hollow
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May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month, calling attention to the need for greater public awareness about the disease and more funding for research to find a cure.
Almost 700,000 people in the United States are living with a primary brain or central nervous system tumor. This year alone, another 69,000 people are expected to receive that same diagnosis. Brain tumors are the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children under age 20 and third leading cause of death among young adults age 20-39. An estimated 14,000 people in the United States will die from brain cancer this year alone. More so than any other cancer, a brain tumor can have life-altering psychological, cognitive, behavioral and physical side effects. Despite these facts, brain tumor research remains underfunded. In fact, there are only four FDA approved drugs available today to treat brain tumors.
The Bay Area Brain Tumor Walk is an inspiring, family-friendly walk that connects teams of brain tumor survivors, patients, family members, caregivers, and friends all committed to supporting and honoring those affected by this deadly disease and raising money to find a cure.
All proceeds benefit the National Brain Tumor Society (www.braintumor.org), the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the brain tumor community in the U.S. and go toward raising vital awareness of this disease and funding critical brain tumor research for the discovery of new treatments, and ultimately, a cure for those living with brain tumors today and those who will be diagnosed tomorrow. This marks the 20th year that the National Brain Tumor Society has been leading the fight against brain tumors.
To learn more about the Bay Area Brain Tumor Walk, register to walk, volunteer, and/or donate, please visit: http://events.braintumor.org/bay-area-brain-tumor-walk/ Unite to fight brain tumors!
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Almost 700,000 people in the United States are living with a primary brain or central nervous system tumor. This year alone, another 69,000 people are expected to receive that same diagnosis. Brain tumors are the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children under age 20 and third leading cause of death among young adults age 20-39. An estimated 14,000 people in the United States will die from brain cancer this year alone. More so than any other cancer, a brain tumor can have life-altering psychological, cognitive, behavioral and physical side effects. Despite these facts, brain tumor research remains underfunded. In fact, there are only four FDA approved drugs available today to treat brain tumors.
The Bay Area Brain Tumor Walk is an inspiring, family-friendly walk that connects teams of brain tumor survivors, patients, family members, caregivers, and friends all committed to supporting and honoring those affected by this deadly disease and raising money to find a cure.
All proceeds benefit the National Brain Tumor Society (www.braintumor.org), the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the brain tumor community in the U.S. and go toward raising vital awareness of this disease and funding critical brain tumor research for the discovery of new treatments, and ultimately, a cure for those living with brain tumors today and those who will be diagnosed tomorrow. This marks the 20th year that the National Brain Tumor Society has been leading the fight against brain tumors.
To learn more about the Bay Area Brain Tumor Walk, register to walk, volunteer, and/or donate, please visit: http://events.braintumor.org/bay-area-brain-tumor-walk/ Unite to fight brain tumors!
May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month, calling attention to the need for greater public awareness about the disease and more funding for research to find a cure.
Almost 700,000 people in the United States are living with a primary brain or central nervous system tumor. This year alone, another 69,000 people are expected to receive that same diagnosis. Brain tumors are the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children under age 20 and third leading cause of death among young adults age 20-39. An estimated 14,000 people in the United States will die from brain cancer this year alone. More so than any other cancer, a brain tumor can have life-altering psychological, cognitive, behavioral and physical side effects. Despite these facts, brain tumor research remains underfunded. In fact, there are only four FDA approved drugs available today to treat brain tumors.
The Bay Area Brain Tumor Walk is an inspiring, family-friendly walk that connects teams of brain tumor survivors, patients, family members, caregivers, and friends all committed to supporting and honoring those affected by this deadly disease and raising money to find a cure.
All proceeds benefit the National Brain Tumor Society (www.braintumor.org), the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the brain tumor community in the U.S. and go toward raising vital awareness of this disease and funding critical brain tumor research for the discovery of new treatments, and ultimately, a cure for those living with brain tumors today and those who will be diagnosed tomorrow. This marks the 20th year that the National Brain Tumor Society has been leading the fight against brain tumors.
To learn more about the Bay Area Brain Tumor Walk, register to walk, volunteer, and/or donate, please visit: http://events.braintumor.org/bay-area-brain-tumor-walk/ Unite to fight brain tumors!
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Almost 700,000 people in the United States are living with a primary brain or central nervous system tumor. This year alone, another 69,000 people are expected to receive that same diagnosis. Brain tumors are the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children under age 20 and third leading cause of death among young adults age 20-39. An estimated 14,000 people in the United States will die from brain cancer this year alone. More so than any other cancer, a brain tumor can have life-altering psychological, cognitive, behavioral and physical side effects. Despite these facts, brain tumor research remains underfunded. In fact, there are only four FDA approved drugs available today to treat brain tumors.
The Bay Area Brain Tumor Walk is an inspiring, family-friendly walk that connects teams of brain tumor survivors, patients, family members, caregivers, and friends all committed to supporting and honoring those affected by this deadly disease and raising money to find a cure.
All proceeds benefit the National Brain Tumor Society (www.braintumor.org), the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the brain tumor community in the U.S. and go toward raising vital awareness of this disease and funding critical brain tumor research for the discovery of new treatments, and ultimately, a cure for those living with brain tumors today and those who will be diagnosed tomorrow. This marks the 20th year that the National Brain Tumor Society has been leading the fight against brain tumors.
To learn more about the Bay Area Brain Tumor Walk, register to walk, volunteer, and/or donate, please visit: http://events.braintumor.org/bay-area-brain-tumor-walk/ Unite to fight brain tumors!
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Golden Gate Park at Hellman Hollow
50 Overlook Drive, San Francisco, CA 94122
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