Recent fundraising events
Stick It to Brain Tumors!
The Messa Mustangs & Frozen Assets hosted the annual "Stick It to Brain Tumors" women's ice hockey benefit tournament in April 2009. Three previous tournaments have raised over $50,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation® and Boston Children's Hospital. Donations are still coming in for this year’s event, but the PBTF total is near $19,000.
Organizer Debbie Jackson takes inspiration from her son Bryan, whom she describes as a terrific 20-year-old who is fighting this battle with amazing courage.”
The Jacksons have received tremendous emotional support from the hockey community. “So many people care enough to help, and their support has made this brain tumor journey bearable,” Debbie says.
“Bryan is my hero and together with the hockey community we will continue our fight to find
better treatment options and a cure.”
Dual sport riding guide benefits PBTF
The PBTF's Ride for Kids® program has enjoyed the backing of the dual sport motorcycling community for many years. In Southern California alone, dualies have raised more than $847,000 for the PBTF's medical research and family support programs. Now a new book targeted to dual sport enthusiasts is contributing even more to the cause.
The Essential Guide to Dual Sport Motorcycling is a comprehensive, fully illustrated handbook that offers riders at all levels a broader perspective of the dual sport experience. It also gives readers a chance to help cure childhood brain tumors, because author Carl Adams is donating his royalties to the PBTF.
The Essential Guide to Dual Sport Motorcycling is available here from Whitehorse Press.
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Miss Teen NC International makes PBTF part of platform
Christina Roach knows firsthand about losing a loved one to a brain tumor, and the teen is working hard to raise awareness about the disease. Christina, who was crowned Miss Teen North Carolina International in February 2009, has made the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation part of her platform to honor the memory of her sister, Cora.
Cora was only 9 months old when she was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and she passed away in March 2009 at age 3.
"Through it all Cora was a champion of strength and courage," Christina says. "We miss her smile, but we remember her courage to face such a grown-up illness. As Miss Teen North Carolina International, I am working hard to raise money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. It is my hope that someday they will find a cure to save other little girls and boys."
Christina will compete for Miss Teen International July 23-25 in Chicago.
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| Tennis legend Murphy Jensen (right) clowns around with brain tumor survivor Madisen. |
Madisen's Match raises more than $6,000
The event at the West Bay Club in Estero, Fla., raised more than $6,000 for the Tim & Tom Gullikson Family Support Fund at the PBTF.
Duane Chaney planned the event after his niece Madisen was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Madisen and her parents were at the match to share their inspirational story.
"All of our participants are still raving about their experience," Chaney says. "We have already begun brainstorming over what we can do to make next year even better. Our plans for next year include enhancing the golf side of the event and inviting several sports celebrities outside of tennis to enhance the experience."
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Gabby Kissinger's dad, Brian, is a brain tumor survivor who has raised tens of thousands of dollars for research. Not to be outdone, Gabby decided to hold a fundraiser of her own. As co-captain her varsity tennis team in O'Fallon, Ill., Gabby led her teammates and friends in "Serving for a Cure."
Participants in the Nov. 16, 2008, event had 15 minutes of court time to get in as many serves as possible. They collected donations and pledges in advance, and eventually raised more than funds for the PBTF.
"It was an honor to raise over $1,800 for this deserving foundation, which is close to my heart," Gabby said. "With this event I combined my love of tennis and my desire to help others into a rewarding experience for me and my teammates."
