This March I had the opportunity to attend the AACR (American Association for Cancer Research) Annual Meeting as a participant in the Scientist↔Survivor Program. As a 20 year brain tumor survivor, I have spent the better part of the last two decades supporting and educating those affected by brain tumors. Being accepted into the SSP…

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You have may have heard me talk about my dear friend David M. Bailey – The Java Junkie. David was a celebrated musician, coffee lover, and brain cancer survivor. David was diagnosed with the worst type of brain cancer – Glioblastoma (GBM) – and was given only a weeks to live. David, however wasn’t going to…

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In an early blog we mentioned  Red Mtn Highschools Bio Tech club called Stem created a BRAIN TUMOR AWARENESS and fundraiser campaign for us.  We want to open this for Public participation. The Gray Matters foundation is a nonprofit organization created to support and empower brain tumor patients and their loved ones through encouragement and…

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David M Bailey my friend, my brain buddie, aka THE DYE HIPPIE FOLK SINGER , HOPE GUY I attached a link to his personal story if you haven’t taken the time to read you need to. DMB “My friend” I met him in 2000 at a NBTF event and after hearing him sing “ONE MORE…

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I met a lady while volunteering on the Pediatric Ride for kids. This was over 15 years now.  She  asked if I spoke to families with adults that had brain tumors.   I said of course and the story began.  She asked if I would reach out to her hair dresser who was just diagnosed…

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Today I want you to know about my friend Matthew Fullerton. He will celebrate 30 years surviving GBM.  I think His tells his survival  story best here is that link https://virtualtrials.com/survivematt.cfm I met Matthew at an event in 2000 but would not really become friends until attending the Florida Brain Tumor conferences EVERY YEAR  from 2001…

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Baby Carson is the youngest GMFbrainbuddie.   His family and I  connected the very first time we met. The story started  when I watched CBS5 news and their pay it forward story. I then reached out to the family and started speaking with Carsons Uncle Nick. I shared how GMFoundation mission is to encourage and…

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It’s time to come together for the the next month to make some noise.  As you know we have many in Washington Dc that have HEADED TO THE HILL to represent! Thank you  in advance to all those Brain Buddies who are making a difference and being our voice.  Our mission at The Gray Matters…

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