Dear Family and Friends,

As many of you know, our Mom passed away on February 2, 1997 from a glioblastoma multiforme.  She was 43.  She was a beautiful and courageous person.  We love and miss her very much.  Glioblastomas are the most common primary brain tumor in adults, but unfortunately, are the most aggressive.  The average survival time from diagnosis is only a short 9 months.  There has been minimal progress over the last 20 years regarding treatment for these types of brain tumors.  Over 44,500 people in the United States and Canada are diagnosed with primary brain tumors each year.  A good proportion of these tumors strike adults in their prime.  Brain tumors are also the most common cause of cancer-related death in children.  It is imperative that new research is completed regarding treatment for this disease.  What's not a better way to help then to personally donate to the National Brain Tumor Foundation and sponsor my sister and I for our walk.  We would also love for you to participate in the walk on June 7, 2008.  Below you will find all the information you need and remember every dollar matters.  If you register for the walk, then make sure to join Team Gwen.  I look forward to seeing many of you there!  Feel free to email me if you have any questions at greenbsj@gmail.com.  Information on the event can be found at http://www.braintumor.org/AngelAdventure/Denver/ (see below as well)

Brain Tumor Walk and Angel Adventure® - A Walk and Community Day to support the brain tumor cause. By making a contribution through this site, you will support my fundraising efforts and help make a difference in the fight against brain tumors!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to our fundraising efforts.

Please help support my commitment to the National Brain Tumor Foundation by making a donation through my fundraising page by clicking the SPONSOR US NOW button below.

You are also invited to join me at the walk; you can register online and join the fun! Visit http://www.firstgiving.com/AngelAdventure and click the GET STARTED button. Once registered, you can also set up your own Personal Fundraising Page. Note: Making a donation to my page is not the same as registering to attend the walk.

Thanks again for supporting my fundraising efforts and helping to make a difference in the fight against brain tumors! Don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!