THE CHALLENGE

Brain tumors are one of the most feared but also one of a few cancers that does not resonate to the masses like breast or lung cancer. The result is a lack of awareness for these tumors and a lack of funding initiatives to help find cures for the many different types of brain tumors, most of which are fatal...MORE

OUR GOALS

A primary assumption of our program is "ask" and people will seek to help. Every dollar counts and any help will be greatly appreciated. This project has an ambitious, yet simple goal: Rapid fundraising dedicated to research for brain tumors...MORE

OUR APPROACH

Money we raise will go directly toward novel brain tumor research, exciting novel treatment targets and improved treatment choices...MORE

LEAD BENEFICIARY

The Musella Foundation For Brain Tumor Research & Information is the organization’s lead beneficiary. The Musella Foundation, based in Hewlett, NY and operated by Al Musella, is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life and survival times for brain tumor patients by using computer technology to index brain tumor clinical trials, streamline the flow of information, organize the brain tumor community and raise money for brain tumor research...MORE

PARTNERS AND EXPERT SUPPORT

In addition to its lead beneficiary, UnlockingBrainTumors.org will also work closely with leading members of the brain tumor community, including The International Brain Tumour Alliance...MORE

PERSONAL FOCUS

Steve Coffman, our Project Sponsor, was born the fourth of 10 children, and grew up in the small Midwestern city of Urbana, Ohio. Following high school, Steve joined the United States Navy, where he served honorably for four years....MORE

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