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After a stroke in December 2015 and a seizure in February 2016, Johnnie, my brother in law, was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme, a very aggressive brain cancer. Following surgery in February 2016 which removed 80% of the tumor, he had six weeks of daily chemo and radiation and then in May 2016 was able to start treatment with the Optune (that's the 'stylish' cap of electrical arrays you may have seen him wear). He also continued with additional chemo one week per month for 12 months.
MRIs since starting the Optune have shown no growth in the tumor even now years later! Pretty incredible, right???? Johnnie is truly a walking miracle!
Johnnie and my sister Lorac have been participating in the race since his diagnosis. I have always wanted to join them on the actual day of the race in DC, (the pandemic canceled our 2020 trip) and this year Christopher and I will be able to walk alongside them!
I would be honored to have you join my effort! No donation is too small! Research dollars makes innovations like Johnnie's life-giving Optune possible. National Brain Tumor Society is making strides for a cure - but more needs to be done.
Achievements
Accelerator
Raised at least $250
Personal Gift
Has made a donation to this event
Personal Progress:
of Goal
$1,413
Raised
$1,000.00
Fundraising Honor Roll
Jennifer Hintz Roberts
$125
Jared Hopkins
Allison Rabbitt
Facebook Fundraiser
$102
Teri Rutledge
Bonnie Zinn
Tammy Taylor-Raden
Lora Poepping
Stephanie Mortimer
Sondra Samuels
Kelly Rosa
Facebook Fundraiser
$51
Jan Even
Steve Murch
Mary OConnor
Anna Bhatia
Felicia Madsen
Lynette Johnson
Karen Andersen
Angela Badaru
Leigh Perks
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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