Almost a year ago, I lost my precious 12-year old daughter, Hannah, to a brain tumor. She fought the tumor for nearly 3 years, enduring surgery, radiation and chemotherapies which left her far from the feisty, independent girl she once was. When Hannah’s cancer returned, Jim Olson was the main doctor I sought for advice, knowing his research would possibly lead to a cure. It was too late for Hannah, but some day, Jim and his team will have the tools to individually treat each child’s cancer. All they need is more money and more time.

In Hannah’s memory, we hope that you will join us this year for the Seattle Run of Hope on Sept. 25th in Seward Park to continue to raise money and awareness for pediatric cancer research. If you can’t make it to the Run of Hope for the walk or run, please consider donating to this great cause. As my friend Kim, who also lost her daughter Dani to a brain tumor last summer, says: “We hope that there will be a day when no other family will have to lose a child to a brain tumor. That hope is what drives us to support the Olson Lab in their quest for better, more effective treatment options for children diagnosed with all types of brain tumors.” Thank you so much!
 

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