A Look Back: Stories

Honouring those affected by a brain tumour who have shared their story over the years is one way we are marking this year's 30th anniversary of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. Watch this space for more stories from the past over the course of the year.

brain tumour survivor murray completing the Boston Marathon
Murray's Story: 30 Years of Survival

A lot can happen over the course of 30 years: marriages, new homes, job changes and children. For Murray Cass, the past three decades have brought all of these things, plus something more: the journey with a brain tumour. Murray is a three-time brain tumour survivor, with 1982 marking his first diagnosis.
 
Gene Chiarello: Shutting Out Brain Tumours
A former OHL and University of New Brunswick goalie and brain tumour survivor Gene Chiarello became a National Spokesperson for Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada and the Spring Sprint program in 2006. His story is just as inspiring today as it was then. 


 

 

Do you have story that you want to share?

Perhaps you are a survivor and want to share your perspective on how the brain tumour community has evolved. You might be a donor who wants to share why you give to support brain tumour patients. Or you may be a family member of someone who has experienced a brain tumour. We'd like to hear from everyone!

To share your story, complete this form or contact:

Megan Winkler
Marketing and Communications Specialist
mwinkler@braintumour.ca
1-800-265-5106 ext. 232

Featured Story

May is 'Leave A Legacy' Month

It was August of 1985 when Shelley Fitak first began to learn about brain tumours. It was then that her first husband, Bob Thierman, was diagnosed with a brain tumour. At the time, little was known about brain tumours. In addition, there was very little support or information available across Canada ...

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Spotlight

Lin-Pei's Story: Spring Sprint Support

A New Mom With a Malignant Brain Tumour Supports Spring Sprint February 8, 2011 is a day that I do not remember, but it has become a...

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New Public Service Announcements

Early in 2012, members of the film and television industry from Canada and the United States came together to produce three Public...

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Upcoming Events

  • 21/May/2012: New Glasgow Support Group: Meets at Glen Haven Manor, 739 East River Road, New Glasgown, NS... Learn more >
  • 21/May/2012: Guelph Support Group: Meets at Hospice Wellington, Community Program Room, 795 Scottsdale Avenue,... Learn more >
  • 21/May/2012: Mississauaga Support Group: Meets at Westminster United Church, 4094 Tomken Rd., Mississauga, ON... Learn more >
  • 21/May/2012: Edmonton Support Group: Meets at Zion Lutheran Church, 11533-135 Street in Edmonton ... Learn more >
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