CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nearly 700,000 people in the U.S. are living with a brain tumor today, and close to 14,000 more will die because of the disease this year alone. Brain tumors are the leaing cause of cancer-related deaths in childre under age 10. Only one out of three adults diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor today will be alive in five years. More so than any other cancer, a brain tumor delivers life-altering psychological, cognitive, behavioral, and physical effects. Despite these facts, brain tumor research remains grossly underfunded and the availiability of effective treatements is severely limited.
Rance Adams spoke with brain tumor survivors to learn their stories and chat about the Inaugural Charlotte Brain Tumor Race. This event connects teams of brain tumor survivors, patients, family members, caregivers, and friends for an inspiring, family-friendly fundraising walk. All proceeds raised go toward funding critical brain tumor research and raising vital awareness of the disease. To learn more visit: www.braintumorrace.org/
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Registration: 7 AM
Program & Activities: 8 AM – 1 PM
Freedom Park
