National Brain Tumor Society’s Inaugural Baltimore Brain Tumor Walk to take place on September 10, 2016

National Brain Tumor Society, the largest and one of the most influential non-profit organizations dedicated to the global brain tumor community, will host its Inaugural Baltimore Brain Tumor Walk on September 10, 2016. This event, which takes place at theCanton Waterfront Park, unites the brain tumor community – including patients, donors, families, businesses, and friends – to support and honor those affected by the more than 120 types of brain tumors, and to rally for better treatments and ultimately a cure. Event organizers expect more than 2,000 people to attend with a goal of raising more than $100,000 for the cause. To register or join a team, visit the Baltimore Brain Tumor Walk website by clicking this link: http://events.braintumor.org/ baltimore-brain-tumor-walk/.

We are honored to have Baltimore’s very own Jamie Costello, News Anchor for WMAR Baltimore, lead the festivities on September 10^th for the Baltimore Brain Tumor Walk! This family-friendly event will help raise vital funds to drive new research and discoveries, as well as influence critical public policy and patient education, in order to rapidly progress toward improved treatment methods for brain tumor patients. We hope that you, your family and friends will join us on Saturday, September 10^th, at the gorgeous Canton Waterfront Park (3001 Boston Street, Baltimore, MD 21224) and walk for a cure! The Baltimore Brain Tumor Walk will start at 9:30am with post-event announcements and awards at 10:45am.

The Baltimore Brain Tumor Walk is one of more than 23 walks, rides, races, and polar plunges the National Brain Tumor Society hosts throughout the year.

“We’re now seeing a shift – an inflection point – in the fight against brain tumors. Recent scientific discoveries may offer us targets for new, more personalized treatments for brain tumor patients. And with a new spotlight on cancer of all kinds because of the ‘Biden Moonshot’ and precision medicine initiatives, we feel the future may be brighter for brain tumor patients,” said David Arons, chief executive officer at the National Brain Tumor Society. “The real strength of our organization is our supporters and volunteers.”