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Newton, MA
Joined October 2008
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More than 14,000 Americans will be diagnosed with #glioblastoma in 2026, yet treatments & survival rates have remained largely unchanged for decades. This #GBMDay, reshare stats about this devastating disease to raise public awareness & inspire action: BrainTumor.org/GBMDay
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Register for Advocate From Your State today to reserve your meeting with Congress on Sept 16! We’ll urge Congress to support the BRAIN Act – from medical research to critical improvements in survivorship care, your story drives real policy change: BrainTumor.org/AFYS
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July 15 is #GBMDay. Congress is listening, but we need your voice. Urge your Representative to support H.Res.1270 & thank the Senate for adopting S.Res.786 – to raise awareness & advance policies supporting patients & GBM research. Take action now: braintumor.quorum.us/campaig…
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It’s #BrainTumorAwarenessMonth — join NBTS as we support, empower, and unite the #braintumor community today, while relentlessly powering the breakthroughs ahead. ✨ 2X match! Make a gift today to double your impact: secure.braintumor.org/site/D…
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🩶 🌊 Today, 29 #GrayNationEndurance team members put meaning behind their miles at the Big Sur Marathon, raising a total of $104,778 for NBTS & the #braintumor community! 🙏 Huge thanks to our generous sponsor, Focus Financial Partners, who made this race weekend possible.
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📢Just a heads-up for everyone planning for #Race4Hope weekend in DC. In place of a show, David Cook has something really special in the works: a live online “Donate-A-Thon” happening 26-APR (SUN), hosted by Volume. Save the date and stay tuned for details! @NBTStweets @DeanaR4H
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Today is the 2026 DFW Brain Tumor Walk & Race! NBTS is at AT&T Stadium for a 5K supporting patients with brain tumors and their families. Thanks to top sponsors IQVIA Biotech & @FocusFinancial Donate here: BrainTumor.org/DFW. #DFWBTWalkRace
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🏃‍♂️➡️🏛️ Join us in Washington, D.C., for 3 days of impact at Race for Hope DC (May 3) and Head to the Hill (May 3–5). Turn hope into action for the brain tumor community. 👉 braintumor.org/#take-action #HeadtoDC #Head2Hill #R4HDC
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Thank you to the Valero Benefit for Children for supporting Head to the Hill @ValeroEnergy This grant helps NBTS mobilize advocates so children and families affected by brain tumors are represented in policy decisions shaping research, treatment, and survivorship.
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Special shoutout to NBTS Board Member, Kabir Sethi, running his second GNE race after November’s TCS New York City Marathon in memory of his wife, as well as NBTS Chief Development Officer, Ashley Brennan, running to honor the community she’s served for 12 impactful years.
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1 month until we’re back at AT&T Stadium! 🧠🤠 Join NBTS & the TX #braintumor community on Apr 11 at the DFW Brain Tumor Walk & Race. Register for this impactful, family-friendly event where every step & every dollar raised brings us closer to a cure: BrainTumor.org/DFW
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The fight against #glioblastoma requires bold ideas & collaboration. NBTS is proud to join a coalition of philanthropic partners led by @TheMarkFdn & @SontagFdn committing $4M to support 5 innovative glioblastoma research projects aimed at accelerating new treatment strategies.
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⭐ Join brain tumor advocates nationwide for Head to the Hill, May 3–5, 2026, in Washington, D.C.! Train with experts, then meet in person with your members of Congress to advocate for patients & research funding. Registration is open through April 6: braintumor.org/advocacy/head…
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Head to the Hill is May 3–5, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Join patients, caregivers, researchers & advocates for training & meetings with Congress to push for more brain tumor research, better treatments & policies that move us closer to a cure Register now: braintumor.org/advocacy/head…
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No family should ever hear the words “there are no more options.” NBTS is driving the next wave of brain tumor discoveries, investing $2M+ this year in #braintumorresearch. Right now, your gift is matched dollar for dollar through Dec 12: BrainTumor.org/Impact
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💻 Join us for two free #MyTumorID webinars designed to help patients and caregivers learn about biomarker testing (Sept. 26) and clinical trials (Oct. 24) to make the most informed decisions about your treatment. Sign up today: braintumor.org/brain-tumors/…
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Rhea Kochhar was diagnosed with #pineoblastoma — a rare, cancerous brain tumor that forms in the #pinealgland — when she was in sixth grade. Now 23, Rhea shares her story and how she's using her voice to advocate for the #pediatricbraintumor community alongside NBTS.
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This #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth, we are honored to announce the appointment of renowned pediatric oncologist Susan Blaney, MD, as our new Chief Scientific Officer: braintumor.org/news/national… #CCAM #BrainTumorResearch
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Glioblastoma Awareness Day is July 16, a day to honor lives touched by GBM and take meaningful steps toward a cure. We encourage you to take action in a way that's meaningful to you and help drive progress for the GBM community.
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Mark your calendar! In honor of #GBMDay and thanks to the generosity of our corporate partner Stryker gifts made between Monday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 16, will be MATCHED, dollar for dollar, up to $25K.
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