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Together in Hope is a conference for brain tumor patients and their families. It is designed to answer questions about the newest research on the causes and treatment of brain tumors and strategies for dealing with issues faced by brain tumor patients, their loved ones and caregivers. We invite you to join us and take part in an exciting exploration of new therapies and sharing of common experiences.
When: August 9-11, 2013
Where: Omni Houston Westside, 13210 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas
- Visit the conference event page for more information.
- Register online
- Read a patient's account of the conference.
August
Brain Cancer Awareness Day
Houston Astros are offering discounted tickets to their game against the Texas Rangers. Astros.com/brain and use the password BRAIN. $5 from every ticket purchased goes to MD Anderson.
August 11, 2013 at 1:10 p.m.
Houston - Minute Maid Park
CureFest
An all-day music festival with children's activities, silent and live auctions and more to benefit brain cancer research.
August 17, 2013
Humble, TX
September
Brain Power 5K
A race benefiting brain cancer research.
September 8, 2013
Austin, TX
4th Annual Spine Tumor Patient Education Conference
A conference addressing the needs of spine tumor patients.
September 20, 2013
Houston - MD Anderson
October
Fourth Annual Clays for Cara
A sporting clays tournament, dinner, live music and live and silent auctions to raise money for brain cancer research.
October 5, 2013
Kerriville, TX
Highlights
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Run for the Rose, hosted by the Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation, raises money for brain cancer research here at MD Anderson.
The 11th annual event was held on April 14, 2013.
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Teams of supporters honor brain cancer fighters, survivors and others who lost their battle.
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MD Anderson volunteered nurses and physicians to run the medical tent and first aid stations.
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About 75 brain cancer survivors attended the race. These heroes worn orange hats.
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MD Anderson neurosurgeons worked with Ameribrain to design and build an anatomically correct and informative blow-up brain that people can walk through.
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Team Kelly is one of many race groups that helped the race raise over $500,000.
Treatment at MD Anderson
Brain tumors, spinal tumors and skull base tumors are treated in our:
- Brain & Spine Center by our expert team.
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