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May is Brain Tumour Awareness Month in Canada.
Help us #TurnMayGrey to #EndBrainTumours.
| The effects of a brain tumour often extend far beyond what others can see, shaping how people think, feel, work and connect with the world around them. Our theme, “What You Don’t See,” invites you to look beyond the visible and listen to the experiences that often go unnoticed: the cognitive challenges, emotional toll, financial strain and daily uncertainties faced by patients, caregivers and families. |
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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 2025 Volunteer Award recipients 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.
Learn more about our recipients
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Meet Mary O’Neill, Coordinator of Volunteer Resources at Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. With a people-first approach rooted in creativity, compassion and connection, Mary helps recruit, support and empower volunteers across the organization, fostering meaningful experiences that strengthen community impact.
Learn more about Mary
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Alexandre Faucher, of Bromont, Que., was living an active, full life when subtle changes in his health led to an unexpected emergency room visit and the discovery of a brain tumour.
In the face of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and an uncertain prognosis, Alexandre leaned on his family, his care team and a deeply personal shift in mindset and faith.
Read Alexandre's story
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Our Spring 50-50 Ontario Raffle jackpot is growing and so is the impact you can make! When you purchase a ticket, you’re not only in it to win half the jackpot, you’re also helping fund critical brain tumour research, patient support programs and advocacy efforts that bring hope to thousands of individuals and families across Canada.
Purchase tickets
| | Virus therapy supercharges the immune system against brain cancer | |
Scientists have found a way to make one of the most aggressive brain tumours vulnerable to the immune system. A single injection of a modified virus can invade glioblastoma, kill cancer cells and summon immune fighters deep into the tumour. These immune cells persist and attack, which was linked to longer survival in patients.
Read article
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Digital storytelling blends visuals, narration, video and music to bring personal experiences to life. In a workshop facilitated by filmmaker Mike Lang, young adult brain tumour survivors from our community created powerful stories in this unique format.
Maya is a 38-year-old mother of two who has faced multiple cancer diagnoses over the past five years. First diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, Maya later learned in 2023 that the disease had become metastatic and, in 2025, that it had spread to her brain.
Listen to Maya's story
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We are currently exploring the possibility of offering additional support to patients and families affected by a brain tumour in the Winnipeg area.
Your input will help us better understand community needs, including preferred format, participation and interest in our programs.
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After a life-changing brain tumour diagnosis, Jedro Magtoto made a decision to stop living the life expected of him and start creating one that felt true.
In this podcast episode, he shares his journey through treatment, survivorship and discovering his purpose as a speaker, comedian and author.
Listen to podcast
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Edmonton families with a child affected by a brain tumour are invited to join us for a special day of connection and discovery at the TELUS World Of Science.
Families will enjoy lunch together in a private meeting room, followed by an inspiring IMAX screening of Superpower Dogs.
Register for event
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We are pleased to invite members of the brain tumour community and all Calgarians to come together on May 30, 2026, for the Calgary Game and Collectors Show at the Acadia Recreation Complex. This special event is dedicated to the memory of Benjamin Simbirski, a beloved member of Calgary’s gaming community.
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Quarter Auction Night will take place on May 7, 2026 in Aylmer, Ont. This special evening will bring the community together for an unforgettable night of excitement, connection and giving back in support of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada and the Out of the Ordinary Atlantic Row 2026.
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On any given day, Dr. Danny Mendelsohn may be in the operating room, performing delicate brain tumour surgery. It’s work that requires precision, focus and years of training. It’s also work he feels deeply committed to, placing him at a critical moment in a patient’s journey.
It wasn’t until he stepped outside the hospital and began volunteering with Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada that he began to see that journey more fully.
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Every year, thousands of people throughout Canada walk for deeply personal reasons:
- To honour and remember loved ones
- To stand alongside someone newly diagnosed
- To support children and families facing the unknown
- To connect with others who truly understand
- To bring hope where it is needed most
Every story is unique. Every “why” matters. And every step you take helps ensure that no one faces a brain tumour alone.
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