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With Head for the Cure Foundation support, Northwell and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory aim to advance glioblastoma therapies

The partnership merges clinical expertise with genetic discoveries to tackle aggressive brain cancer with new therapeutic strategies...

Turning Miles Into Impact: Mary Gerend Rides for Tour de Bier

Inspired by her mother’s strength, Mary Gerend is on a 300-mile mission this April to support brain cancer research. Riding in honor of her mom, Amy, who is courageously facing...

Path to Relief Applications Are Open!

We’re thrilled to share that applications for the Path to Relief Fund are now officially open! This fund was created to provide relief for families navigating the challenges of a...

Find A Cure Panel – Patients & Caregivers

Find A Cure Panel specializes in patient research for rare and serious diseases and has new research for people and caregivers of people who have/had astrocytomas or oligodendroglioma....

Meet Our New National Sponsor: Project MFG

We are excited to share more about our newest national sponsor, Project MFG!...

Head for the Cure Foundation Names Maggie Haynes as Executive Director

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Maggie Haynes to Executive Director of the Head for the Cure Foundation!...

Head for the Cure is Now on the Roon App

In an exciting development for the brain cancer community, Head for the Cure Foundation has partnered with the Roon App to offer vital information and resources for glioblastoma patients and...

Stream “A Beautiful Brain” Documentary

The digital release of “A Beautiful Brain” is here! This compelling new documentary, presented by Head for the Cure and directed by Ryan Lovell, highlights the caregiver journey of loved...

October Ambassador Spotlight: Natalie Burton

It's been a little less than a month since the Head for the Cure Kansas City 2024 5K, and I can not stop thinking about it. It truly has become...

Brain Cancer Support and Solutions Alliance Launches Nurse Navigator for Patient and Caregiver Assistance

The Brain Cancer Support and Solutions Alliance (BCSSA), a collaboration between nonprofits Head for the Cure, the Musella Foundation, and Cancer Commons, proudly announces the appointment of a dedicated Neuro-Oncology...

Who Do You Run/Walk For? KC 5K Recap

I recently had the privilege of participating in the annual Metro KC 5K event dedicated to supporting brain cancer research. With an impressive turnout of 6,000 compassionate individuals, the event...

Upcoming Optune Gio Open Houses

Meet actual users and caregivers at an Optune Gio Open House! You’ll learn more about Optune Gio, an FDA-approved treatment for GBM. Optune Gio users and care partners will discuss...

New Grief & Loss Support Group

Join us for our new support group, "Legacy of Hope," dedicated to caregivers who have lost their loved ones to a brain tumor. We've created this group to provide a...

Brain Cancer Support and Solutions Alliance Launched to Improve Care and Outcomes for Brain Tumor Patients

Head for the Cure, the MusellaFoundation For Brain Tumor Research & Information, and Cancer Commons today announced the launch of the Brain CancerSupport and Solutions Alliance to provide support, education,...

GammaTile Joins Our Caregiver Conversations

Are you caring for someone with a brain tumor? Join our next Caregiver Conversations on June 13th with guest, GammaTile!...

2023 Annual Report

As we've entered 2024 filled with hope and determination, we find great joy in sharing the accomplishments and impact of Head for the Cure throughout 2023....

Rare Enough Podcast is Here!

Today, on GBM Awareness Day, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new podcast, "Rare Enough," hosted by GBM Survivor and Head for the Cure Community Outreach Coordinator,...

Omaha Physician Spotlight – Dr. Nicole Shonka

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...

Honoring Little Owl’s Memory

Head for the Cure has always supported all brain tumor patients and caregivers, no matter the circumstance, but we knew more could be done in our dedication to supporting the...

St. Louis Physician Spotlight – Dr. Milan Chheda