We are pleased to announce Priscilla Brastianos, MD as the recipient of the ABTA Joel A. Gingras Award for her commitment to the ABTA’s mission through her groundbreaking work and leadership in brain metastasis research. Dr. Brastianos will be awarded the ABTA’s highest honor at the 2020 ABTA National Conference.
Whether you walk, bike, rollerblade or push a stroller, anyone, anywhere can BT5K Your Way. Get inspired by three participants joining our nationwide event in creative and unique ways that celebrate their family, friends and loved ones impacted by a brain tumor diagnosis.
This is Daniel and Craig. They became best friends in high school and remained steadfast buddies through the years. Neither distance nor time could pull them apart, except a brain
Kim and Jodi came together after their respective loved ones were impacted by a glioblastoma diagnosis. They found strength and healing by organizing and hosting the Sharing Hope Walk for
This year, the BT5K Your Way run/walk event holds greater sentiment for Elizabeth and her mom, Heather. This past December, Elizabeth was diagnosed with a second brain tumor, a glioblastoma.
Wednesday, July 22 is the second annual GBM Awareness Day. Join us for the ABTA’s first online concert Rock for Research, and rally together for those impacted by a glioblastoma diagnosis and GBM research.
Rush band fan Scott was devastated to learn that his hero, Neil Peart, passed away from a glioblastoma earlier this year. Fueled by the news, he decided to make a difference in memory of the late drummer and lyricist.
Come together, share experiences and amplify support for brain tumor research and the ABTA at the BT5K Your Way. New to our 5K events, participants will be able to connect with their team and others in the brain tumor community through a special mobile app.
The ABTA’s largest nationwide fundraiser, Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5K (BT5K) Run & Walk events, are moving to more flexible events, where anyone, anywhere can participate.
American Brain Tumor Association
8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Ste 550
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