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.

Luke Phillips has made a life for himself in Vancouver, having come from the Gold Coast of Australia 15 years ago. Two days after arriving, he suited up for a job interview at GEA, one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. He got the job, working towards his current position of director of operations for the Frozen Food Business Unit.

At Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, we are proud to partner with organizations that share our vision of supporting every Canadian affected by a brain tumour, not only through treatment, but through every step of navigating their diagnosis. Servier Canada is one such partner.

Our Ontario 50-50 raffle was a huge success, with a jackpot that reached an incredible $17,010! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets, helping to fund life-changing research, support programs and advocacy.

Our Christmas in July Contest is a special opportunity for children in our brain tumour community to inspire hope through art. We invite children and teens (18 and under) to submit a drawing or painting that represents what hope means to them, an image that would look beautiful as the cover of a Christmas card.

At Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada (BTFC), advocacy is a powerful way to stand up for patients and families, influence change, and bring hope where it’s needed most.

You may have spotted Kristy Allen, MPH, hosting our most recent webinars, though she’s also been a dedicated member of our Board of Directors and Advocacy Committee since May 2024.