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Webinar: Navigating Seizures: Essential Tips for Patients and Families Affected by Brain Tumors

Seizures are a common symptom of brain tumors and can be a significant challenge for patients and families. This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the critical aspects of seizure management covering common triggers to look for, medical interventions, and practical tips. In this webinar you will: Understand the physical and emotional toll of […]

Event Series University of Kansas Hospital Brain Tumor Online Education and Support Group

University of Kansas Hospital Brain Tumor Online Education and Support Group

Virtual Event Virtual Event

This group is currently meeting on Zoom. See below for details. Learn about brain tumors and treatment options at the University of Kansas Hospital from our neuroscientists and physicians. Special sessions for family members and caregivers allow the sharing of experiences with others and expand knowledge between patients, families, and doctors. Optimize your physical and […]

2nd Annual WCC Golf Scramble

Winchester Country Club 410 Boone Avenue, Winchester, KY, United States

To register, contact event organizer Maggie Neely, 662-202-6558. Feel like taking a trip to Kentucky? Please join us for a fun event on June 7th, 2025 at the Winchester (KY) Country Club. Shotgun at 1:30 with lunch provided beforehand. The ABTA is very near and dear to my heart, as I am a brain tumor […]

$400

2nd Annual Pickleball for All

SPF Chicago 2121 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL

The second annual Pickleball For All fundraiser was created in memory of Louise Andersen, who lost her life to a brain tumor at ten years old. Join us for a fun-filled evening of pickleball at SPF Event Venue in Chicago to raise money for brain tumor research. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newbie, […]

$25 – $250
Event Series Pickles Group – Kids Supporting Kids

Pickles Group – Kids Supporting Kids

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Having a parent with cancer can be a lonely, isolating experience. Pickles Group creates thriving communities of kids supporting kids whose parents have cancer. Pickles kids strengthen resilience, have fun with friends who get them, and heal along the way. Pickles Group’s mission is to provide free peer-to-peer support and resources to kids and teens […]

Columbus BT5K

Coffman Park 5200 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH

Dana Farber Cancer Institute Adult Brain Tumor Support Group

Virtual Event Virtual Event

This virtual support group is for adult patients, their families and caregivers. Registration is required. Register by calling Ben Pierce at 617-632-4236. It is an ongoing and open group and all are welcome. Group facilitated by a nurse and social worker. This group meets on the 4th Monday of every month except in May and […]

Glioblastoma

Glioblastomas, otherwise commonly known as GBMs, are malignant (cancerous) grade 4 tumors that affect the brain. Glioblastomas represent about 14% of all primary brain tumors and more than 12,000 glioblastoma cases are diagnosed each year in the United States. This half day meeting will focus on treatment advances and quality of life. Chair: Yoshie Umemura, […]

Cleveland BT5K

Cleveland Metroparks Polo Fields 41324-44998 S Woodland Rd, Chagrin Falls, OH

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The need for better brain tumor treatments is greater than ever. That’s why we’re meeting hope head on—because donations lead to research, research leads to better treatments, and better treatments bring us closer to a cure. 

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Free Educational Booklets

The ABTA has been a top resource for brain tumor educational materials for over 50 years. All of our educational brochures are carefully reviewed by brain tumor medical experts, and brain tumor patients and caregivers.. These brochures are 100% free for patients and caregivers.

All Educational Resources for Patients

Memorial & Honor Giving

Donating to the ABTA is a meaningful way to recognize someone whose life has been impacted by a brain tumor. With your gift, you can honor key milestones in a brain tumor survivor’s life, or convey the sense of loss when a friend or loved one loses their battle with this disease. 

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