Posts Tagged ‘brain tumor’
Senator John McCain’s Death from Brain Tumor Triggers Sadness
After learning of Senator McCain’s passing yesterday, it triggered reflection and some sadness. Let me explain. I love encouraging and sharing support. I believe it is what I was created to do, however this calling comes with a price. When you help those who are living with a disease that has no cure building relationships is…
Read More19 Years Ago Brain Surgery Began
It was the morning of 9-2-98 Micheal drove me to Barrow and we checked in to pre-op. Some things you never forget. My dad had given me a shirt that said don’t forget your dad loves you and it had his photo on the front so I made sure I was wearing that so he…
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Students Create Campus Brain Tumor Awareness Campaign
May is Brain Cancer Awareness month & the Biotech Club at Red Mountain High school has teamed up with the Gray Matters Foundation to help STAMP out Brain Cancer. The Gray Matters foundation is a nonprofit organization created to support and empower brain tumor patients and their loved ones through encouragement and personal outreach.…
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Brain Tumor Survivor Puts a Positive Spin on Treatment
Read MoreLooking Back to Where I Got “The Call”
Sunday 11-27-16 My friend took me to a christmas performance downtown and We decided to have some lunch before heading home. We tossed around a few places and she suggested Sauce. I immediately thought of the location that used to be my office and was now converted to the restaurant. There is a BOFA branch…
Read MoreGrandma, the neurosurgeon, a tree and me…a story of deep-rooted friendship and love
I’m so pleased to be given the opportunity to share this story in the International Brain Tumour Alliance’s annual magazine, “Brain Tumour.” I got the chance to share this story about my neurosurgeon after sharing it in conversation. Grandma, the neurosurgeon, a tree and me … a story of deep-rooted friendship and love By Lanette Veres…
Read MoreJack Orler is his name
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…
Read MoreCarson is his name: baby to big boy BT SURVIVOR!
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…
Read MoreBrain Tumor Awareness Month 2016
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…
Read MoreWhen you listen do you hear?
This IF ONLY FOR ONE took place Friday Jan. 29 2016. I had a pretty busy morning starting with a meeting at BNI . I always try to maximize my time when at the hospital, today wasn’t any different. I was able to visit #babycarsonsdaddy, great news he is moved back to a regular room…
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