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You can find connections and lean on others who have experienced the diagnosis of a brain tumour.
Brain Tumour Walk Photo Gallery
Behind every captured moment is a story of celebration, remembrance, and hope. Thank you for sharing your memories with us!
Have recent Brain Tumour Walk photos or videos you’d like to share? Send your photos or videos to btwalkhelp@braintumour.ca so that we can celebrate, remember, and share your journey with the brain tumour community across Canada! THANK YOU!
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Walk Press Releases
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Brain Tumour Walk Stories
This collection of personal stories have been written by and about brain tumour patients, survivors, loved ones. They are personal perspectives on about how patients and families find strength and hope and stories of perseverance.
Remember to “Filter by Category” for “Brain Tumour Walk” for all stories related to walk events over the years.
Brain Music to get you moving
This bilingual playlist features all of your wonderful suggestions in a single Spotify playlist created by the brain tumour community for the brain tumour community.
If you have a song you want to add, submit your name, song choice and a few words about why it’s the song that lifts you up.
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Join one of our 6 private Facebook Support Groups today 🖧! Gain access to an active group of Canadian brain tumour patients, survivors, parents and other caregivers who will be asking questions, answering your questions and sharing stories of hope and support. ➡️ Join now! ow.ly/PlPS50GKP9Q
Today is #InternationalYouthDay! Young brain tumour patients and survivors are faced with an increased risk of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, psychological distress and social isolation compared to patients in other age groups. Here is a list of programs and resources specially tailored for young brain tumour patients and survivor:![]()
- Young Adult Virtual Support Group: ow.ly/xQKU50Ki8vp![]()
- Young Adult Closed Facebook Group: ow.ly/EyRl50Ki8vo![]()
- Webinar "Navigating the Twists & Turns of Survivorship: School & Work Considerations for Youth & Young Adults": ow.ly/b9Ks50Ki8vr![]()
- One-on-One Support: ow.ly/Yxi150Ki8vs
When you donate to the Power of Hope, you help us fund critical brain tumour research, compassionate support, trusted information, and advocacy. You can dedicate your donation to a loved one on our website by sharing their name and photograph, alongside a special message.![]()
💡 Double your impact! Donate any amount to the Power of Hope and Bruce Power will match your donation!![]()
Learn More: www.braintumour.ca/stories-of-hope
We are deeply saddened to hear this news. Our deepest condolences to Ben's family and friends. 💙 @EdmontonOilers![]()
globalnews.ca/news/9051336/edmonton-oilers-ben-stelter-brain-cancer-dies/
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'You had a bigger heart than anyone we've ever met. Our hearts are left with a Ben-sized hole in them and life will never be the same without you. We are absolutely crushed.'
Would you like to use your experience and your story to help others going through a brain tumour diagnosis? We are looking for brain tumour survivors and caregivers who would like to become part of our Peer Support Program team. ![]()
Volunteers will complete a 3-day training program to become certified as a Peer Support Volunteer by the NorthShore Mental Health Peer Support Program. ![]()
➡️ For more information, please connect with Hugh Hill, Support Services Specialist: hhill@braintumour.ca or 519-647-7755 ext. 244
The @BioCanRx-Cancer Stakeholder Alliance Learning Institute is seeking participants for their 2022 program! They are looking for individuals who have an interest in, or are actively involved with, the broader cancer research or advocacy community. https://rb.gy/zgribl
Are you training in #CancerResearch or part of the patient community? Join us in person for the #BioCanRx-CSA Learning Institute at #Summit4CI! Participants engage in important knowledge exchange & collaboration at the conference. Details: https://cancersummit.ca/program/the-learning-institute #Immunotherapy
We are deeply saddened to hear this news. Our deepest condolences to Ben's family and friends. 💙@EdmontonOilers
https://globalnews.ca/news/9051336/edmonton-oilers-ben-stelter-brain-cancer-dies/