Join Team Roosma in Race For Hope DC!
It’s hard to believe that almost 2 years ago, Mark lost his battle with Glioblastoma. Mark’s father, John, lost his battle with Glioblastoma 4 years ago at the end of March after a 9-month fight. Mark fought hard for 2 ½ years with the help of his cancer team. However, the median survival rate for a Glioblastoma patient is only 8 months. Currently, the standard of care which includes surgery, radiation, one type of chemotherapy, and one type of immunotherapy are the only treatments to give patients a “chance” of a few more months of life with their loved ones. This treatment has NOT changed in 30+ years. And, despite years of research, brain cancer survival rates have remained little-changed in recent years, even while survival rates for many other cancers have been significantly improved. THERE IS NO CURE FOR GLIOBLASTOMA!!!
This insidious disease has devastated our family, and we don’t ever want to see another family go through this hell. This is where you all as “Team Roosma” come in. To honor Mark, John and their fight, please consider joining Team Roosma on May 5th at 9am for the Race for Hope DC 5K.
National Brain Tumor Society is committed to defeating brain tumors and improving the quality of patients’ lives. NBTS unrelentingly invest in, mobilize, and unite the brain tumor community to discover a cure, deliver effective treatments, and advocate for patients and caregivers.
Let’s come together to remember all our good times with Mark and John as well as having the powerful opportunity to make a difference in the fight against brain tumors. Please see details below for instructions on how to join Team Roosma or to contribute.
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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