On June 21, the Kingston Grenadiers will once again rally their community around a cause close to their hearts—the fight against brain tumours. Building on the impact of last year’s inaugural Grens Tackle Tumours event, this year’s effort promises to be another powerful day of meaning, connection and support.

Today, we’re proud to introduce the 2025 Brain Tumour Walk ambassadors, seven individuals from across the country who embody the strength of our community. Each has faced the challenges of a brain tumour diagnosis either personally or through a loved one, and each now walks with purpose, to raise awareness, support others and help drive change.

On June 21, Western University will host the first-ever Concert for Courage, an evening of music with a purpose. For Lorraine Lewis, one of the event’s driving forces, Concert for Courage is a continuation of a journey that began with her daughter Nicole’s brain tumour diagnosis in 2000.

Get ready to kick off the season with purpose and the chance to win big! We’re launching our Summer 50/50 Ontario Raffle, giving you the opportunity to support those affected by brain tumours while entering to win a growing cash prize. Starting June 1, 2025, Ontario residents can purchase tickets to be part of something meaningful.

Our Ontario 50-50 raffle was a huge success, with a jackpot that reached an incredible $18,491! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets, helping to fund life-changing research, support programs and advocacy.

Eye exams, like dental and medical check-ups, are an important part of maintaining our physical health. But, for many, they’re also the first to signal that a patient may have a brain tumour.

On Tuesday, October 24, 2024, thousands of Canadians came together for the seventh annual Hats for Hope campaign, a national day of awareness that shines a light on the impact of brain cancer.

As we celebrate the social workers who make a difference in the brain tumour community and beyond, we’d like to recognize the contributions of our very own Sarah Rogers. Sarah has led the advocacy portfolio at Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada since 2021.

For nearly 30 years, Mikelle Meaden has helped patients and their families through challenging medical diagnoses. As a social worker, she plays a crucial role in providing counselling, support and connections to essential resources that improve the quality of life for those under her care.

Ever since Jeremy Holmes’ mom, Cathy, was diagnosed with a brain tumour, he’s wanted to do something to show his support. He decided to hold an event to raise funds and awareness for Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada in his mom’s honour, opting for a curling bonspiel he dubbed the Momma ‘C’ Bonspiel.

We are pleased to announce the recipients of our 2024 Research Grants, awarded to four outstanding researchers whose innovative projects aim to advance the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of brain tumours.

Each year, we recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of volunteers who dedicate their time, energy, and passion to making a difference in the lives of those affected by brain tumours.

Music has been a part of Erin McGuire’s life for as long as he can remember, even though he’s admittedly not so musically inclined himself. “I always wanted to sneak into a band,” he says, laughing. “I’m not a good musician and I can’t sing. But if I’m nearby and they need someone to play tambourine, I’m their guy.”

Students helping students is the concept behind Go Grey London, an organization that raises awareness for brain tumours and funds to support young brain tumour survivors.

Daniela Ruscetta grew up with a mom who was known as the life of the party, with a special affinity for disco music. “My whole childhood, I remember listening to every ’70s song there ever was,” recalls Daniela. It’s what inspired the theme for this year’s Love on the Brain event, a tribute to her late mother, Susan.

Exciting news! We are launching our Spring 50/50 Ontario Raffle giving you the chance to win big while supporting a great cause. Starting March 1, 2025, Ontario residents can purchase tickets for the chance to win half the jackpot, with the other half going directly towards critical brain tumour research, advocacy, and support services.

We are thrilled to announce our Brain Tumour Walk T-Shirt Design Contest! We’re looking for a unique, meaningful, and inspiring design that could be featured on next year’s t-shirts.

On January 30, 2025, Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada proudly marks its 43rd anniversary—a journey rooted in hope and unwavering commitment to the brain tumour community.

We are proud to announce that we have been awarded a $15,000 grant from TD Securities’ Underwriting Hope fund. This employee-led grant underscores the power of community-driven support in addressing the devastating impact of brain tumours.

Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is thrilled to announce the 2025 Brain Tumour Walk! This year, we’re embracing the theme, “By the Numbers,” highlighting the power of collective action—because when we come together, we can do incredible things.

Hope is the common thread that weaves the brain tumour community together. Each year, we celebrate hope by presenting our top team and individual fundraisers from the Brain Tumour Walk with the coveted Cup of Hope.

On behalf of myself and the Board of Directors, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to you—our community—for your unwavering commitment to Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada and the individuals we serve. Your support is essential to our mission.

Stephen Eustáquio is a professional soccer player for the Canadian National Soccer Team who has been personally impacted by a brain tumour diagnosis in his immediate family.

Thanks to the generosity of donors across the country, Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is proud to support young survivors through the Youth Education Awards, a program designed to help turn dreams into reality.

This weekend, the Kingston Grenadiers Football Club will take on its toughest opponent yet—brain tumours. The club is hosting an event called Grens Tackle Tumours, which will see its under-16 (U16) and under-18 (U18) teams compete against the Oshawa Hawkeyes while raising funds and awareness for brain tumour research.

The entire team at Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada would like to applaud the immense contribution that our volunteers provide coast to coast to the brain tumour community.

Glioblastoma is the most common and most aggressive malignant primary brain tumour, affecting four out of every 100,000 people in Canada.

It’s been more than three decades since Donna Lansink was diagnosed with a pituitary tumour in 1992, though the experience was one that shaped the path forward for her and her family.

Thanks to your generosity and Bruce Power’s incredible donation of $100,000 to double your impact, we are starting 2024 full of hope for the difference we can make in the lives of brain tumour patients, survivors, and caregivers.

Hope is the common thread that weaves the brain tumour community together. Each year, we celebrate hope by presenting our top team and individual fundraisers from the Brain Tumour Walk with the coveted Cup of Hope.

We want to thank you, our wonderful community, for showing your support on Brain Cancer Awareness Day. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, marked the sixth year of this important occasion, which highlights the impact that brain cancer has on so many lives.

This Friday, Oct. 13, the University of Windsor’s men’s and women’s soccer teams will face off against their University of Waterloo rivals. Though, as the University of Windsor’s Lancers have shown, rivals on the field make for community in real life.

Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is happy to announce the launch of our new podcast, Beyond Brain Tumours. Beyond Brain Tumours is a podcast by, for, and about the brain tumour community.

Other families, unfortunately, will go through what our family has, so the more people who get involved, bringing communities and generations together, the more successful we will be with glioblastoma research.

Keep your sense of humour. If you don’t have one. Get one. And in the words of my very wise Mother in Law... things could be worse.

Adversity seems like an unexpected place to unearth these strengths, but I have found that it is precisely the arena in which they reveal themselves the most.

Tomorrow is inexistent—live life to the fullest and in the present moment. Do what you love, and don’t put things off for tomorrow.

Always dedicate at least one day each year to charity. That one day may feel insubstantial to you, but it may be enough to save someone else’s life.

On Monday, October 24, 2022, Canada rallied together for the 5th Annual Brain Cancer Awareness Day, bringing hope to our […]

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As we make our way into another exciting month, we would like to take this opportunity to feature Will Frassinelli.

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The Holiday Season is a time for family and friends to gather in celebration. For those who experience grief, depression, or any other mental concerns, the holidays may be a time when we require additional support.

As the year comes to an end, we would like to take this opportunity to feature one of our Youth […]

Acuitas Therapeutics heard Frazer’s story and recognized that they could help make a difference. They donated $25,000 to Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada to establish the Frazer Anderson Pediatric Research Grant.

As the recipient of the Education Award for Young Brain Tumour Survivors, I offer my gratitude in being chosen to receive this award.

This award truly changes the course of my future and I want to wish you a very heartfelt thank-you for allowing me to pursue my dream!

I would like to give a big thanks to every person involved with the Brain Tumour Foundation for selecting me to be a recipient of this incredible scholarship.

I am truly honoured to be a recipient of the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada Youth Education Award.

To receive this award means to me that I am getting closer to achieving my future goals in education and helping others who were in my position.

I am so grateful for this opportunity and everyone who helped to make it possible. I can’t wait for this next chapter of my life to begin!

Receiving this scholarship means the world to me and I am humbled to be selected. It allows me to focus on engineering studies without worrying about tuition and its associated costs.

Knowing that I have the support and assistance from the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada while pursuing my educational goals means more to me than I could ever express.

Salvatore Antonio is a Canadian Screen Award-nominated actor, known for his work on TV’s acclaimed Schitt’s Creek, Transplant, and Mary […]

The entire team at Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada would like to applaud the immense contribution that our volunteers provide coast to coast to the brain tumour community.

Hat by hat and toque by toque Canada rallied together on Sunday, October 24, 2021, for the 4th Annual Brain […]