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WHAT'S HAPPENING
| 5.8 |
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Going Gray in May!
What are you doing in May for Brain Tumor Awareness Month? Maria Grove is wearing gray every day in May!
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| 5.1 |
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CTBTA Gives $25,000 to Saint Francis Hospital
The CTBTA presented Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center with a check for $25,000 on Monday, April 29, 2013 to support brain tumor patients.
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| 4.22 |
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To Our CTBTA Volunteers: Thank You!
The Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance ("CTBTA") thanks all of its volunteers during this National Volunteer Week for their extraordinary service. We value your dedication and support, and we are so grateful for all of your hard work at our events throughout the year. You make our alliance strong. Thank you for turning your time and efforts into hope!
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| 4.16 |
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May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month
What you can do to make a difference:
Make a donation in memory of a loved one, in honor of your hero, or simply to join the fight.
Spread the word: Send a link to the CTBTA website (http://www.ctbta.org) to your friends, family, and co-workers. Tell your Friends and Followers on Facebook and Twitter about National Brain Tumor Awareness Month.
Tell your story: Share your reasons for joining the fight.
Contact your legislator to advocate for brain tumor issues that are important to you.
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| 3.26 |
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The Wines of March Served Up Wine, Desserts, Humor, and Remembrance to Benefit the CTBTA
A daughter's love was evident on March 9, 2013 when Maria Grove hosted The Wines of March in memory of her mother, Katherine Wichlac, to benefit the Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance.
Maria Grove pictured here with her mother, Katy Wichlac (right), and brother, Stephen Wichlac.
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| 3.7.13 |
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The Wines of March to Benefit Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance
The Wines of March, a fundraiser for the Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance (CTBTA), will be held Saturday, March 9 at 7:00pm at the Connecticut Concert Ballet studio in Manchester.
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| 2.27.13 |
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CTBTA Participates in National Brain Tumor Advocacy Effort
The Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance has joined forces with the National Brain Tumor Society in a request to Congress, asking them to protect and prioritize research funding by the National Institute of Health.
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| 12.14 |
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CTBTA Comes Out to Support Simsbury High School Student, Kevin Moore, at the Moore Love Walk on November 18, 2012
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| 11.20 |
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Trivia Night Raises Over $11,000 to Benefit the CTBTA
Question: What was a fun way to bring heads together to fight brain tumors? Answer: "Trivia Night,"hosted by Patricia and Charles Shimkus at Wampanoag Country Club in West Hartford.
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| 11.14 |
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The CTBTA is pleased to have been nominated for a 2012 WEGO Health Activist Award for Best Ensemble Cast to recognize "a group who advocates with tireless dedication and wide-reaching impact." WEGO Health created the Health Activist Awards to celebrate the accomplishments and recognize the commitment of leaders who raise awareness and make a difference in the on-line health community.
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| 10.22 |
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4th Annual Horse Event Entertains, Inspires, and Shows Support for Brain Tumor Patients
On September 8, 2012, the Well-a-Way Farm hosted its 4th Annual Horse and Tent Event to benefit the CTBTA.
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| 10.17 |
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Pictures from the 6th Annual CTBTA Golf Tournament
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| 9.27.12 |
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Girl Power: Four Inspiring Girls Honor Their Friend with Lemonade and Lollipops
While many kids spend their summer vacation looking for ways to get in their last bit of fun before school begins, four remarkable girls used part of their vacation on Cape Cod this August to raise money and awareness for the Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance.
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| 7.16.12 |
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From Dire Diagnosis, Comes Do-Rags, Strength And Wisdom From An 8-Year-Old
Morgan Platt looks and acts like a typical 8-year-old. She loves her American Girl doll, hip-hop dancing and listening to Justin Bieber. But one thing about Morgan is very different. She is living with a brain tumor
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| 5.31.12 |
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LAUGHTER on the BRAIN
We raised $17,000 at a comedy event at City Steam hosted by the BREWHAHA in Downtown Hartford on Thursday May 24th.
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| 5.14.12 |
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Donation to Saint Francis Hospital Helps 5-Year-Old During MRI
The following note was sent to us through our website. The CTBTA made a donation to Saint Francis Hospital towards the purchase of Cinema Vision Goggles and the mother wrote the note below thanking us for our donation.
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FEATURED STORY
| 5.5.13 |
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Laughter as the Best Medicine
CTBTA President, Tracey Gamer-Fanning, and comediennes, Bertha Mason and Tracey Wilson," discuss the importance of laughter.
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