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Dear Mae, (Mom)
How we live, interact and love others through our lives creates a legacy of remembrance, admiration and affection. You left a legacy of life, love, faith, hope and fight. Today, I invite all who were loved and touched by you directly or indirectly to celebrate your legacy by gathering together in unity and love to walk against the fight against Brain Tumors. This walk I know would be important to you because you always put the welfare of others before self. You lived your life with a service driven mindset and you cared deeply for others especially those who led challenged or disadvantaged lives. On October 21, 2018 we have an opportunity to embody your legacy and put the welfare and care of others before self.
I welcome all my friends & family in the name of Maria Socorro Monteiro to help bring life, love, faith, hope and fight to the National Brain Tumor Walk on October 21, 2018. If you are unable to appear in person I ask that you consider participating as a virtual walker or donating to this outstanding cause. Many thanks & Love, Arlinda
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The Monteiro children invite you to join us in supporting the National Brain Tumor Society in the fight against brain tumors.
On June 7, 2015 our mother, Maria Socorro "Coia" Monteiro succumbed to illness after a courageous battle with a brain tumor. She did not let the illness defeat her winning spirit and she taught us to hold on to our faith and to continue to live and love even when facing hardships. Even through the toughest days, Coia maintained her strength of spirit and love for family, church, and community. She tried with all her heart to stay with us, but God called her and she had to go. Although, Coia was small in stature her heart was enormous and her ability to love, respect, forgive and nurture was unmatched. She touched so many more than just her family. She believed in public service and raised her family to think of others before self. Coia showed us that life is about being there for one another. We would like to continue her legacy by supporting research and treatment efforts for all those who have suffered and are suffering from brain tumors. We choose to continue her works of love, charity and peace by supporting the causes of all those who are suffering from terminal illnesses.
We invite you to stand up with us and help bring awareness and support in the hope that one day a cure will be found for this terrible disease that has claimed the lives of so many of our loved ones.
I am uniting with others to make a difference in the fight against brain tumors. I am passionate about this cause, so I’m taking action. I need your help in this fight. National Brain Tumor Society will not rest until a cure exists - but more needs to be done. Please join in my effort!
Please click the donate button to make your donation to this important cause!
National Brain Tumor Society is fiercely committed to finding a cure for brain tumors. They are aggressively driving strategic research; advocating for public policies that meet the critical needs of the brain tumor community; and providing comprehensive patient, family and caregiver resources. Your support ensures this important work will continue.
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