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Laugh Your Brains Out Comedy Fundraiser

Lincoln Lodge 2040 North Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL

"Laugh Your Brains Out" Annual Comedy Show! This newly-formed annual benefit show will bring together some of the most talented and hysterical stand-up comics working today, all in support of the American Brain Tumor Association. Featuring your headliner, Myq Kaplan, this evening's talent also includes Andrew Nadeau, Tori Kilkenny, Adam Burke, and Sohrab Forouzesh! Tragically, […]

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28-Mile Walk Facebook Challenge

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 Join ABTA’s February Facebook Challenge and Make an Impact! We’re excited to invite YOU to be part of our 28-Mile Walk Challenge to support the American Brain Tumor Association. This is a virtual challenge, that you can do from anywhere at anytime during the month of February. It’s easy to get started—just click the link […]

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Event Series Acoustic Neuroma Support Groups

Acoustic Neuroma Support Groups

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These meetings are for those who have been diagnosed with acoustic neuroma (a rare, benign brain tumor affecting the 8th cranial nerve). Attendees can ask questions, explore treatment options, and discuss coping strategies with other patients and clinical experts. The group meetings are free of charge. Patients, family members, caregivers, healthcare professionals and interested persons […]

Columbia Brain Tumor Caregiver Support Group

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This group is limited to those whose loved ones are patients at Columbia University Medical Center. This is a weekly group for caregivers of patients with brain tumors. The group meets for 10 weeks at a time in multiple cycles throughout the year. Caregivers are invited to share their honest thoughts and feelings about taking […]

Event Series CancerCare Brain Tumor Caregiver Online Support Group

CancerCare Brain Tumor Caregiver Online Support Group

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This 15-week online support group is for people caring for a loved one with a primary malignant brain tumor or brain metastasis. This group is a safe, convenient, and confidential space where caregivers can discuss the unique challenges of caring for a loved one with a brain tumor while giving and receiving support, information, and […]

Webinar: New Horizons in External Beam Radiation for Brain Tumors

External beam radiation therapy is a cornerstone of brain tumor treatment. Join this webinar to explore how new innovative dosing strategies are helping doctors target tumors more effectively and safely. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how standard and experimental approaches to radiation are improving outcomes and quality of life. In this webinar you […]

Optune Gio Summit Open House

Westin Galleria Dallas 13340 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX, United States

March 8 4 - 7:30 pm The Westin Galleria Dallas 13340 Dallas Parkway Dallas, TX

Event Series Pickles Group – Kids Supporting Kids

Pickles Group – Kids Supporting Kids

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Having a parent with cancer can be a lonely, isolating experience. Pickles Group creates thriving communities of kids supporting kids whose parents have cancer. Pickles kids strengthen resilience, have fun with friends who get them, and heal along the way. Pickles Group’s mission is to provide free peer-to-peer support and resources to kids and teens […]

Team ABTA United Airlines NYC Half Marathon

Commit to something greater. When you run the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half with Team ABTA, you make an impact in the brain tumor community by funding critical brain tumor research and providing resources to patients and their families. Join the movement and register to run with Team ABTA. Learn more

Dana Farber Cancer Institute Adult Brain Tumor Support Group

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This virtual support group is for adult patients, their families and caregivers. Registration is required. Register by calling Ben Pierce at 617-632-4236. It is an ongoing and open group and all are welcome. Group facilitated by a nurse and social worker. This group meets on the 4th Monday of every month except in May and […]

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The ABTA has been a top resource for brain tumor educational materials for over 50 years. All of our educational brochures are carefully reviewed by brain tumor medical experts, and brain tumor patients and caregivers.. These brochures are 100% free for patients and caregivers.

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Donating to the ABTA is a meaningful way to recognize someone whose life has been impacted by a brain tumor. With your gift, you can honor key milestones in a brain tumor survivor’s life, or convey the sense of loss when a friend or loved one loses their battle with this disease. 

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