Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada will host their annual Brain Tumour Walk in Calgary on Saturday, June 2 in support of anyone affected by a brain tumour.
This annual fundraiser brings hope to the estimated 55,000 Canadians living with a brain tumour and the dozens more who are diagnosed each day.
Sudbury will be hosting it 16th annual Brain Tumour Walk on the same day with the event kicking off at 10 a.m. at Kivi Park.
“Patients and families are the heart of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada and we want them to know they are not alone," said Susan Marshall, CEO, Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
"Together we walk to raise awareness about this often devastating disease and to let our community know we are to help."
With more than 120 types of tumours, they are complex and can be difficult to treat. Symptoms can range from hearing loss to hormonal problems. Brain tumours can also affect vision, memory, balance and mobility.
Christy Tario’s son was just six-months-old when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. He had surgery to remove the tumour and is now in senior kindergarten and doing well.
“Our journey has not been an easy one, but our outcome has been great, and we are very lucky,” said Tario, who also lost a friend to a brain tumour. “The walk is a beautiful day of support, sharing strengths and stories – and the hope to someday end brain tumours.”
She has been involved in the Brain Tumour Walk since 2010. Her efforts and those of thousands of others support Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada’s specialized resources, support programs, advocacy efforts and fund researchers, such as Sudbury’s Dr. Matias Mariani.
By fundraising as part of a Brain Tumour Walk, patients, survivors, family and friends join the nationwide movement to end brain tumours.
For more than two decades, Brain Tumour Walks have been the community event to bring together thousands of Canadians in tribute to and in memory of people affected by a brain tumour.
For more information about the 20+ Brain Tumour Walks taking place across Canada in 2018, visit www.BrainTumourWalk.ca.
