Host an event in support of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada - Do it Your Way
Stu Rawlings had been through three years of doctor’s appointments and tests, knowing something wasn’t quite right, when he was finally diagnosed with an ependymoma brain tumour.
When Mary Rawling’s husband, Stu, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in September 2016, she jumped into caregiver mode. Living in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. at the time, Stu had been referred to London, Ont.
Five minutes at a time. That is how Stéphanie Morissette managed through what no parent should ever have to experience, and it’s the advice she gives to other parents navigating the same devastating path.
After working in the nursing field for 13 years, Kelly Bullivant decided to take the next step and train to become a nurse practitioner.
Jason Kaszycki had just received the good news that he was going to be a father when he received the not-so-good news that he had a brain tumour.
Dr. Ranger has long been a friend of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. She is a past board member, past Chair of Research, current Research Committee member and a well respected pediatric neurosurgeon.
From the first meetings with your Foundation, I understood how you could make a difference to help support patients with brain tumours and their families.
I started volunteering for the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada when the GOcervo program was launched in Quebec. My fondest memory is the first meeting with the GOcervo families at the Quebec Aquarium.
I remember the first time that I attended The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada’s Facilitator Training and Information Day in London, Ontario.
This year marks my 7th year as a Volunteer Coordinator for the Brain Tumour Walk. Five of those years were on the Victoria Brain Tumour Walk Committee on the west coast.
Being a brain tumour patient myself, I first shared my own personal story of HOPE with the foundation in 2015 after my first brain surgery.
Alicia first started becoming involved in the brain tumour foundation and meetings in 2019 and did her first in-person walk in Sudbury.
The energetic involvement of a village enables, encourages, and supports loved ones affected with a brain tumour. Taking the positive […]
On this International Women’s Day, we want to celebrate the amazing women in the brain tumour community who have inspired, […]
Dr. Arjun Sahgal has been involved with Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada for more than 10 years. He is a […]
It takes dedication and commitment to host an event that spreads hope for two decades, and the family of Katie […]
Find a cause you love and dedicate your time and talents to it. That’s the advice from St. Thomas student […]
Few people hold the titles of author, spokesperson, philanthropist and businesswoman at the age of 15, but Mckenna Lumley of […]
When friends like Sandra Lisi and Dee Ferlisi come together for a great cause, their love and positivity always produce […]
Since joining the Montreal Brain Tumour Walk Committee in 2018, Myriam Boucher-Pinard has become a leader in her own right, managing more […]
From inspiring young volunteers to helping parents talk about brain tumours with their children, Isabella Coffey of Ottawa has become a leader […]
Le bénévolat fait partie de la vie d’Éloïse Carré. Infirmière et étudiante, elle apporte de la joie et du répit aux enfants et aux familles du Québec touchés par une tumeur cérébrale grâce à son implication dans le programme pédiatrique GOcervo depuis près de deux ans.
Dayna Magnuson opened up new territory, literally, for Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada’s Brain Tumour Walk program. Even as she […]
Happy National Volunteer Week! Myself and all the staff here at Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada would like to applaud […]
Stu Rawlings is an active member of the brain tumour community and now helps to facilitate one of our virtual support groups. Read about his journey […]
Kathryn Downton is going in to her fifth year volunteering with Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada as the facilitator with the Fredericton support group, and spoke […]
Janet Hempler is another survivor turned volunteer that we have the honour of working with in our Walk program. Hear her thoughts on what is means to […]
Hazel has been volunteering with Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada for almost three years. In her own words, she describes her volunteer story.
Andy is a doctor in Calgary who saw an opportunity through volunteering to support patients and his community. He expresses what that meant to him.
As a BrainWAVE and Brain Tumour Walk volunteer in British Columbia, Diane explained what it means to her to volunteer for Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
At only 14 years old, Mckenna is one of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada’s youngest volunteers. When asked about her role with us this is what she shared.
“I am proud and happy to be part of the beautiful BrainWAVE / GOcervo family as a volunteer for Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada."
There are so many ways you can help make a difference in the lives of patients and families today.
Reach out for support, education and information and to learn about research.
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