American Brain Tumor Association's 5K Run/Walk: A Community Fighting Brain Cancer

The Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5K

• 🗓️ The American Brain Tumor Association's 2025 Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5K run and walk is just two weeks away.
• 🤝 This event aims to raise critical funding for research and patient services for those affected by brain tumors.
• 📍 The 5K will take place on Pier 84, and registration is available online at bt5k.org.

Personal Journeys and Community Support

• 🧠 Matthew Zachary, a survivor, shares his story of being diagnosed with pediatric brain cancer at a young age, highlighting his journey of survival for 29 years after a radical craniotomy and cranial radiosurgery.
• 🎗️ Drew Flugstad-Clarke joined the ABTA after her father was diagnosed with glioblastoma, finding community and hope through the organization.
• ❤️ Both Matthew and Drew emphasize the supportive community within the brain cancer world, describing it as a family.

ABTA Resources and Mission

• 🎯 The American Brain Tumor Association's mission is to advance the understanding and treatment of brain tumors.
• 📚 Resources offered include educational webinars, patient and family meetings, a national conference, a financial assistance program, an online support community, and a mentor program.
• 💻 All resources are available on the ABTA's website.

How to Get Involved

• 🏃‍♀️ Everyone is welcome to participate in the 5K, including patients, families, healthcare professionals, and researchers.
• 💰 Donations of any size are welcomed and can be made through bt5k.org.
• 🌟 The ABTA is dedicated to funding research and providing support for those in need.