Spokespeople Stories

"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

SPOKESPEOPLE STORIES

A special “thank you” to our spokespeople for sharing their stories! They have chosen to live and breathe Get Your Head In The Game® because they want to help change the face of this disease. We are grateful for their commitment to this cause.

	Allison (survivor): "I was diagnosed in July of 2009 with a Grade 3 Anaplastic Astrocytoma tumor in the right frontal lobe of my brain." Read Allison's story
	Anthony (survivor): "A day before I was scheduled to be at the Daytona 500, I was bowling with my wife when a headache came on." Read Anthony's story
	BethAnn (survivor): "Like anyone suffering from a brain tumor, I have had very difficult days where I doubt my abilities and myself since being diagnosed six years ago." Read BethAnn's story
	Karen (survivor): "I have had two craniotomies to remove my tennis-ball-sized tumor and consider myself to be lucky..." Read Karen's story
	Chris (survivor): "I am not my brain tumor. It is not what defines me as a person. It has become a big part of my life, but I strive to incorporate it into the whole story of who I am as a chaplain, songwriter, and family man." Read Chris' story
	Jackie (survivor): "At the age of 34, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. This came after years of suffering debilitating migraines, along with other symptoms now associated with the tumor." Read Jackie's story
	Mike (survivor): "When I was diagnosed with a brain tumor, I began to question everything. Soon I realized that none of the questions mattered, and life was always 20/20. I needed to move forward and keep my faith." Read Mike's story