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.

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.