The Boston Brain Tumor Ride

May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month, calling attention to the
need for greater public awareness about the disease and more funding for
research to find a cure. 

Almost 700,000 people in the United States are living with a primary
brain or central nervous system tumor. This year alone, another 69,000 people
are expected to receive that same diagnosis. Brain tumors are the second
leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children under age 20 and third
leading cause of death among young adults age 20-39.An estimated 14,000 people
in the United States will die from brain cancer this year alone. More so than any
other cancer, a brain tumor can have life-altering psychological, cognitive,
behavioral and physical side effects. Despite these facts, brain tumor research
remains underfunded; in fact, there are only four FDA approved drugs available
today to treat brain tumors.

The Boston Brain Tumor Ride is an inspiring, family-friendly bike ride that
connects teams of brain tumor survivors, patients, family members, caregivers,
and friends all committed to supporting and honoring those affected by this deadly
disease and raising money to find a cure.

For the first time, a Fun Ride will be held for children ages
five and under. All participants must wear a helmet, provide their own bicycle
or tricycle, be accompanied by an adult, and have a signed waiver. The Kids’
Ride will start in the parking lot after the start of the Boston Brain Tumor
Ride.

All proceeds benefit the National Brain Tumor Society (www.braintumor.org), the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the brain tumor
community in the U.S. and go toward raising vital awareness of this disease and
funding critical brain tumor research for the discovery of new treatments, and
ultimately, a cure for those living with brain tumors today and those who will
be diagnosed tomorrow. This
marks the 20th year that the National
Brain Tumor Society has been leading the fight against brain tumors.

To learn more about the Boston Brain Tumor
Ride, register to ride, volunteer, and/or donate, please visit: www.braintumorride.org/boston. Unite to fight brain tumors!