"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
National Brain Tumor Society has requested that the US Postal Service produce a stamp to increase brain tumor awareness. We are asking that you join us in petitioning the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee to approve a brain tumor awareness stamp.
Edit, print, and send the letter to the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee. (All you have to do is type in your name and address, print, sign, and send the letter.)
There is no such thing as too many letters and signatures! The Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee considers only "events and themes of widespread national appeal and significance." Right now, 600,000 people are living with a primary brain tumor. (That's more than the population of Seattle, Denver, or Washington, DC). Thousands more have metastatic tumors. Please speak out for those who are affected by this devastating disease.
To add your signature to the petition, complete the form below and click the Submit button. All fields are required.
SIGN THE PETITION
By signing the petition, you'll join patients, survivors, families and caregivers in an effort to bring national attention to this often under-funded disease. Our goal is to collect enough signatures to demonstrate to elected officials the need to increase an understanding of brain tumors. Sign today and encourage your friends and family members to join this drive for brain tumor awareness NOW!
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to share it with your friends and family members. We need every voice to support this initiative and bring a positive impact on the brain tumor community.
Note: We appreciate all your support, but note that only verified signatures that contain real names will be accepted.
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