Category Archives: Foundation News

Truly Inspiring: Chip’s Story

My name is Chip Madren.  Along with my Mom and Dad, Lea and Ken, I have two brothers, Jack (12), and Bret (11) and two dogs.  Without much previous drama, on August 17th, 2010, my pediatrician ordered an MRI for … Continue reading

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Truly Inspiring: Courtney’s Story

My Sister, My Inspiration                                                                                                                           Written by 17-year-old Megan, in memory of her sister Courtney My little sister, Courtney, was a typical 9-year-old girl. She loved animals, dolls, playing outside and spending time with her family. We both enjoyed playing violin … Continue reading

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Truly Inspiring: Alexandria Rose’s Story

Alexandria Rose was diagnosed with an anaplastic astrocytoma on January 5, 2011 at the age of 15. She battled brain tumor disease for seven months and earned her angel wings on August 4, 2011. Alex loved to cook and was … Continue reading

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Truly Inspiring: Bryson’s Story

Our journey began on Sunday, August 31, 2008. After spending a long night in 2 ER’s, a CT scan revealed that Bryson had a bleed on his brain caused by a tumor. He was immediately life-flighted to CHOA – Scottish … Continue reading

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Truly Inspiring: Brooklyn’s Story

Hello, my name is Brooklyn. I am 9 years old. I live in Kentucky. When I was 5 years old I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The big word that my parents and the doctor used was pineoblastoma. I … Continue reading

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Truly Inspiring: Brayden’s Story

To My One and Only Brayden, I don’t even know where to begin. I guess I am going to start by saying that no matter what has happened, no matter how hard life has been, you are the one and … Continue reading

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Tumor Talk Tuesday

Since 1983, the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children (BTFC) has been committed to supporting children/families affected by brain tumor disease.  As we walk through the office doors each day, it is with great anticipation of and hope for the day that … Continue reading

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The Dally Rally Will Help North Florida Families[Dal[Dallas]las]

The Dallas DuBose Memorial Fund (DDMF) of the Brain Tumor Foundation for Children was established in 2010 to honor the life and memory of a courageous young man, Dallas DuBose, who fought brain tumor disease with courage and dignity for … Continue reading

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Golfers Win $25,000 for BTFC

BTFC recently held a special gathering to thank the J. Smith Lanier & Co. golf team who participated in the 2010 Chubb Charity Challenge, naming BTFC as their charity of choice. The team’s excellent golf skills landed them in 6th … Continue reading

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Announcing the Herbert Shaw, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

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