Head for the Cure Foundation

dr koschmann ggim.jpeg May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month and we want you to Go Gray in May! This year, every donation made to Head for the Cure during May will be matched in honor and memory of Gary Lichtenstein. He was diagnosed with brain cancer in March of 2003 and after a valiant battle passed away in October of the same year. Our goal this year is to raise $15,000 and with this generous matching donor, we could raise $30,000 for brain cancer research and programs! Funds raised through this year's Go Gray in May campaign will support an exciting project that continues to...

Head for the Cure exists to ignite hope within the brain cancer community while aiming to increase vital clinical research and patient programs. As our local beneficiary and member of the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative (BTTC), MUSC - Hollings Cancer Center greatly contributes to that mission. We would like to shine a light on one of those wonderful individuals Dr. Scott Lindhorst, Neuro-Oncology Physician, and get to know them a little better. Enjoy! REGISTER AND DONATE TODAY! Physician Spotlight - News Article.png ...

Each of us can remember all too well the first time we heard the words "brain cancer". For DJ Stewart, those words came after having a seizure during his first day of a new job. He couldn't have imagined what the next few years would bring, but now he's sharing his journey with the world to help others.  After his diagnosis, DJ held off on hearing his prognosis from his doctors and family. One day he asked his mom to share with him what the doctors said. In response to a devastating estimate of living only 18 months, he said "If I'm rare enough to get this, maybe I'm rare enough to beat it."...

20 year shirt Final-03.png For 20 years the mission of Head for the Cure has been to raise awareness and funding to inspire hope for the community of brain cancer patients, their families, friends, caregivers and other supporters, while celebrating their courage, spirit and energy.  To commemorate all the milestones and memories we are proud to offer this 20th Anniversary t-shirt available for a limited time only. Proceeds will continue our shared effort to defeat brain cancer step by step.   ...