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Mission & Impact

The mission of the American Brain Tumor Association is to advance the understanding and treatment of brain tumors with the goals of improving, extending and, ultimately, saving the lives of those impacted by a brain tumor diagnosis. We work directly with brain tumor patients and their families, collaborate with allied groups and organizations, and fund brain tumor research.

Our Commitment

Increase research funding
Improve the quality of information available to patients and their caregivers
Boost the number of newly diagnosed patients who need information right away, so they can make informed treatment decisions
Serve as the voice of the brain tumor community

Our Impact

Did you know that 77.6% of every dollar raised goes to our mission?

Whether its funding for breakthrough research or providing best-in-class resources, programs and services, the ABTA is making a difference in the lives of brain tumor patients and their families.

Download our 2023 Impact Report (4MB):

Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5K Run & Walk

Since 2006, our Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5K Run & Walk has raised over $32 million for brain tumor research and support services!

There are more than 130 Team ABTA members. Together, they've raised more than $180,000 for the ABTA mission.

Volunteer Fundraising Events

Volunteers across the US held more than 50 fundraising events, raising over half a million dollars.

Since 1976, the ABTA has awarded more than $32 million in research grants to scientists from around the world.

Each year, an average of 1,300+ brain tumor patients and caregivers are connected with information and resources of which 75% reported they found the information helpful or very helpful, and 55% reported feeling less distressed after speaking with CareLine staff.

Connections Support Community

17,000+ members on Connections, the ABTA online support group, have found advice and information from the brain tumor community in the U.S. and around the world.

Patient & Caregiver Support

Nearly 150 brain tumor patients and caregivers annually are connected with a peer mentor, increasing their sense of support and ability to navigate the brain tumor journey

Patient & Family Educational Meetings

Free to attend, more than 200 patients, caregivers, families, volunteers and medical professionals across the country have pointed to the high-quality, informative topics that connects all attendees.

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