Sara had a massive seizure on Monday, June 11 while at work. She was transported by ambulance to Lexington.
This 5k will be on the 2 year anniversary of Gabe's brain surgery. Approximately two years ago Gabe had a seizure at work and was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
Erica was struggling from headaches that kept getting more severe from the start of 2015.
Diagnosed with GBM in June 2018 at the age of 52. Sean had never really been sick in his life, had nothing to indicate anything was wrong until the morning of June 28, 2018.
Priscilla was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2012 and has beaten the odds and is doing well. She continues to be an amazing teacher, mother, wife, colleague and friend.
Elizabeth Albertson was diagnosed with a Grade IV Glioblastoma in February 2013. After an initial biopsy, Dr. Silbergeld gave her 7-18 months to live. The cancer was inoperable.
I would like to nominate a true brain tumor warrior – Kurt Alcumbrac. Kurt’s journey began in August 2019, when he was diagnosed with glioblastoma.
Extreme headaches led to Lindsey’s diagnosis in October 2007. An endymoma was surgically removed and follow-up scans were clean until January 2010, when some growth was seen in two areas.
On June 28, 2015, the Almendarez family was rocked by the news that Jana, wife of Chris and mother of Luke (14) and Chase (19), had been diagnosed with a Stage IV glioblastoma.
Lillie, a loving mother, retired librarian, and doting grandmother of 4 was diagnosed with a brain tumor in July, 2020.
On August 23, 2009, Wally Armstrong was enjoying a relaxing day at the lake with his wife and friends. As a result of unusual behavior, Wally ended up in the hospital to have a CT scan.
Patricia thought her approaching 40th birthday was going to be traumatic, but the poor balance, headaches and numbness in the arms suggested a more serious problem.
