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Volunteers are the heart of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. They play a crucial role in bringing hope, support and connection to people affected by a brain tumour.
Our 2024 Volunteer Award winners exemplify the numerous ways volunteers make a difference, creating safe spaces of support, transforming personal loss into advocacy, inspiring entire communities to rally together and raising essential awareness and funds for programs and research. Each of them has left a powerful mark on the brain tumour community, and we are proud to celebrate their contributions.
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Bailey Miller was just two years old when she experienced her first seizure, which eventually led to a glioblastoma diagnosis following a sudden brain hemorrhage. Despite emergency surgery and numerous challenges, she returned to dancing and school with remarkable determination.
Read Bailey's story
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After losing her mother Rosa to glioblastoma in 2020, Catarina Macedo turned her grief into action by volunteering with Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. Her Brain Tumour Walk team raised over $32,055 this year, earning the Cup of Hope and inspiring hope for those affected by brain tumours.
Read Catarina's story
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Congratulations to Susan Yungblut, the winner of our Fall 50/50 Ontario Raffle! As a mom to a son living with a brain tumour, Susan is thrilled to celebrate her win and continue raising awareness and encouraging others to support families affected by brain tumours.
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| | Our next 50/50 Ontario Raffle will be starting on November 15, 2025. Don't miss out on a chance to win big and make a difference with every ticket purchase! | | |
Congratulations to our 2025 Student Research Competition winners!
We’re proud to celebrate the next generation of brain tumour researchers who are driving innovation and discovery across Canada.
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Discover our virtual lab tour with researcher Jonathan Stokes and see how his innovative work using generative AI is creating new possibilities for developing effective treatments for recurrent glioblastoma and moving us closer to a cure.
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Congratulations to Dr. Ching Lau and Dr. Paul Northcott, recipients of the Brain Tumor Funders’ Collaborative Liquid Biopsy Project Awards. Their groundbreaking projects aim to advance liquid biopsy research for brain tumours, improving detection and diagnosis.
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Digital storytelling combines the power of personal experience with multimedia elements to bring stories to life in a deeply moving and impactful way.
In this fifth video, we’re honoured to share the story of Stella Tari, a brain tumour survivor. Her digital story focuses on strength, resilience and hope.
Watch her story
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When a parent, guardian or caregiver is diagnosed with a brain tumour, the impact reaches the entire family. Talking to a child about your diagnosis can be difficult, and it’s completely normal to feel anxious or unsure about how to begin.
Discover a new resource designed to help guide these important discussions.
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| | Our Brain Tumour Webinar Series is designed for anyone impacted by a brain tumour, including patients, survivors, caregivers and volunteers, as well as health-care professionals and researchers looking to deepen their understanding of the disease. | | |
Primary brain tumours statistics in Canada: Incidence, prevalence and survival rates
Join us online on Wednesday, November 12, at 12 p.m. EST for a webinar presented by Dr. Yan Yuan, professor at the University of Alberta’s School of Public Health. This session will explore the latest findings on primary brain tumour statistics in Canada, including incidence, prevalence and survival rates.
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The landscape of grief
Join us online on Tuesday, November 18, at 12 p.m. EST for a webinar presented by Renee Moore where we will explore the often-unspoken grief experienced by caregivers as they accompany a loved one through illness, decline and death. Through compassionate dialogue and shared insight, this webinar session invites connection, validation and healing.
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Our BrainWAVE program offers children and teens affected by a brain tumour and their families the chance to connect, create joyful memories, and participate in special events across Canada. Discover the upcoming fall gatherings taking place in London and the Greater Toronto Area.
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Greater Toronto BrainWAVE Event
On Thursday, December 4 at 7:00 p.m., join us for a special evening at The National Ballet of Canada’s Share the Magic presentation of The Nutcracker.
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British Columbia BrainWAVE Event
On Saturday, December 6 at 2:30 p.m., join us for a Hot Chocolate Social and GLOW Magic Toy Shop in Langley, B.C.
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| | Please note that space is limited and tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your spot. | | |
In this episode of our Beyond Brain Tumours podcast, we chat with power couple Esther and Elman about what it means to navigate brain tumour care and recovery as young adults. Esther reflects on her experience as a young adult caregiver, the challenges and barriers she faced and the support that helped her along the way.
Together, they reflect on their shared commitment to giving back to the brain tumour community and how they continue to build a life rooted in purpose, hope and resilience.
Listen to the podcast episode
| | Congratulations to our 2025 Cup of Hope Champions! | |
We’re deeply thankful to everyone who took part in the 2025 Brain Tumour Walk. Whether you walked, fundraised, volunteered or cheered from the sidelines, you helped bring hope to families across the country.
Along with our incredible community, we’d like to recognize this year’s Cup of Hope recipients, top individual fundraisers and fundraising teams.
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2025 INDIVIDUAL CUP
OF HOPE CHAMPION
Bailey Miller
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2025 TEAM CUP OF HOPE CHAMPION
Kingston Brain Tumour Walk/Grens Tackle Tumours
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We are honoured to have Dr. Gregory Cairncross serving on our board of directors since September. Dr. Cairncross is a Professor at the University of Calgary and a leading neurologist and neuro-oncologist whose work has transformed the understanding and treatment of brain tumours. He is best known for his pioneering research on oligodendrogliomas, including the discovery that the 1p/19q co-deletion predicts both chemosensitivity and longer survival, now a cornerstone of brain tumour classification worldwide.
| Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Cairncross has held leadership roles at Western University and the University of Calgary, chaired the Canadian Cancer Trials Group Brain Committee, and contributed widely to advancing brain tumour research and care. He is also a member of the Royal Society of Canada. | | |
Thank you for helping us raise awareness
on Brain Cancer Awareness Day!
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Canadians across the country came together for Brain Cancer Awareness Day, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you to everyone who posted, shared photos, and wore their #HatsForHope gear to raise awareness and show support.
While our toques have sold out, you can still spread warmth and hope with our hoodies and mittens. Every purchase and donation helps fund brain tumour research and vital support programs for patients and families.
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