"Some people think that just the act of living day-to-day is what defines a survivor, and I certainly feel that way sometimes. However, I also believe being a survivor takes commitment to be out there for the world to see while braving everything that life throws your way." - Mike
"My brain tumor has not defined me as a person. It has pushed me to be a better one and given me the courage to do what I have always wanted." - Lori
"I was diagnosed in July of 2009 with a Grade 3 Anaplastic Astrocytoma tumor in the right frontal lobe of my brain- the section that controls movement on the body’s left side. Doctors removed most of the tumor, but left some of it as to not restrict the function of my left leg. The use of my left hand is gone, and my arm is weak. As a result, I can no longer work as a nurse." - Allison
"Having a brain tumor has changed my life and brought much joy to it." - Erin
"There’s no denying that a brain cancer diagnosis casts a very dark shadow over the lives of patients and their loved ones. But without shadow, there can be no light." - Rebecca
"I believed that everything happens for a reason long before I found out I had a brain tumor. After I was diagnosed with a brain tumor, I still felt that way. We may not know why all of the time, but every once in a while we find out." - Mary

ABOUT THE MOVEMENT

The GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME® Brain Tumor Awareness Movement is revolutionary!

Learn! Act!

The aspirational vision behind the development of the GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME® Brain Tumor Awareness Movement is to create a “game-changer” for the brain tumor cause. There is no question that bold ideas are necessary to make a difference in the status quo.

The mission of our Movement is twofold:

Educate the general public and the medical community on the facts about brain tumors; and
Inspire action for all to come together as one, unified voice in order to be heard and to make a difference in the fight against brain tumors.

Awareness of brain tumor facts is almost non-existent. Consequently, when symptoms arise, delays in diagnoses sometimes follow because patients are unaware of their potential condition. Medical professionals who are also unfamiliar with the disease may misdiagnose the symptoms, or not refer patients to the appropriate treatment center in a timely fashion. Patients and their families are often “in the dark” when it comes to finding support and learning about the disease, which creates yet another challenge.

This Movement will change this dynamic by educating the public and medical community about the facts, symptoms, proper follow-up steps for treatment, and resources that can help patients and their families at every stage of the journey.

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