BrainStorm Newsletter
2008 Report to the Community
| Backgrounder
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to reaching every Canadian affected by a brain tumour with support, education and information and to funding brain tumour research. Thousands of people affected by brain tumours find emotional support and comfort through Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, while gaining a better understanding and knowledge of their disease.
Specific initiatives include:
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Funding Canadian research projects into the causes and treatments of brain tumours
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Funding the Brain Tumour Tissue Bank, which provides brain tumour tissue samples to Canadian and international researchers
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Founding member of North American Brain Tumour Funders’ Collaborative, funding three, $2 million dollar research grants
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Support Group meetings for adults affected by a brain tumour and their caregivers
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BrainWAVE Family Support Program for families with children and teens affected by a brain tumour
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Information Day Conferences on the latest developments in brain tumour research and treatments
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Patient Resource Handbooks (adult and pediatric versions)
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One-to-one support through our national, toll free 1-800 line
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Our History
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada was established in London in 1982 by Steve Northey, who lost his eight-year-old daughter Kelly to a brain tumour, Dr. Rolando Del Maestro, a neurosurgeon, and Pamela Del Maestro, a neuroscience nurse, to help improve the quality of life of those affected.
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is a founding member and an active participant of the North American Brain Tumour Coalition (NABTC) and the Canadian Alliance of Brain Tumour Organizations (CABTO). These organizations focus on raising awareness of brain tumours, advocating for positive change, and supporting brain tumour research.
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is funded solely through generous contributions from individuals, corporations, organizations, employee groups and special events.
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For more information, contact: Paul Mitchell, Community Relations Officer Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada Tel: 1-800-265-5106 or (519) 642-7755 ext 232 PMitchell@braintumour.ca www.braintumour.ca
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