Advocacy

What we're doing: Important brain tumour issues

Those affected by a brain tumour can face many challenges. Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada works to ensure people with brain tumours and their families have the information and support to fully participate in all aspects of life. Working to change practices and attitudes that are not inclusive of this community is a focus of the organization. We do this by:

• Investigating and advocating on important issues to the brain tumour community. To help clarify these issues, hundreds of members of the brain tumour community participated in a survey  during October 2011 (online and Brain Tumour Information Days). The results of that survey are found here.
• Contributing to Canadians’ understanding about these issues and how they can work affect change
• Working with partners in Canada, North America and Internationally on efforts important to brain tumour patients
• Working with other Canadian organizations dedicated to efforts in the cancer and neurological communities
   

Similar to this work is individual advocacy. This means working to educate yourself about issues and advocacy so that you can best assist yourself or another person. This effect can help obtain needed services and to maximize quality-of-life. For more information see Advocating for Yourself.