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"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

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The GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME® Brain Tumor Awareness Movement is a grassroots initiative developed by the National Brain Tumor Society and driven by brain tumor community members. The mission of the Movement is twofold:

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

Below are resources for essential overviews about the Movement and National Brain Tumor Society.

For additional background, more information, or to request a comment from the National Brain Tumor Society, please contact a member of the Awareness Team at 302.427.2280