June 18, 2013		Hopeful News from Yale: Research Teams Find a Promising New Approach to Treating Glioblastoma Doctors and researchers, eager to discover an effective way to treat glioblastoma multiforme, have new hope in a potential treatment developed at Yale. Read more...
June 10, 2013		Avastin Shows Disappointing Results As an Initial Treatment for Glioblastoma According to research led by a team at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the angiogenesis inhibitor drug, bevacizumab — better known as Avastin — failed to increase overall survival rates or to provide statistically significant progression-free survival for glioblastoma patients when used as a frontline treatment approach. Read more...
May 8, 2013		Going Gray in May! What are you doing in May for Brain Tumor Awareness Month? Maria Grove is wearing gray every day in May! Read more...
May 1, 2013		CTBTA Gives $25,000 to Saint Francis Hospital The CTBTA presented Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center with a check for $25,000 on Monday, April 29, 2013 to support brain tumor patients. Read more...
March 26, 2013		The Wines of March Served Up Wine, Desserts, Humor, and Remembrance to Benefit the CTBTA A daughter's love was evident on March 9, 2013 when Maria Grove hosted The Wines of March in memory of her mother, Katherine Wichlac, to benefit the Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance. Click here for the full story and pictures...
March 7, 2013		The Wines of March to Benefit Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance The Wines of March, a fundraiser for the Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance (CTBTA), will be held Saturday, March 9 at 7:00pm at the Connecticut Concert Ballet studio in Manchester. Read more...
February 27, 2013		CTBTA Participates in National Brain Tumor Advocacy Effort The Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance has joined forces with the National Brain Tumor Society in a request to Congress, asking them to protect and prioritize research funding by the National Institute of Health. Read more...
December 14, 2012		CTBTA Comes Out to Support Simsbury High School Student, Kevin Moore, at the Moore Love Walk on November 18, 2012 Click here for pictures
November 14, 2012		Moore Love Walk Nov. 18 to benefit student who has endured many brain surgeries Please come out and support The Moore Love Walk this Sunday, November 18th at Simsbury High School from 1 to 4 PM to benefit Simsbury High School Senior, Kevin Moore, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor two years ago. To read Kevin's story and for more information...
November 14, 2012		The CTBTA is pleased to have been nominated for a 2012 WEGO Health Activist Award for Best Ensemble Cast to recognize "a group who advocates with tireless dedication and wide-reaching impact." WEGO Health created the Health Activist Awards to celebrate the accomplishments and recognize the commitment of leaders who raise awareness and make a difference in the on-line health community. For more information...
November 7, 2012		Pictures from the 2012 Trivia Challenge Click here for pictures...
October 22, 2012		4th Annual Horse Event Entertains, Inspires, and Shows Support for Brain Tumor Patients On September 8, 2012, the Well-a-Way Farm hosted its 4th Annual Horse and Tent Event to benefit the CTBTA. Read more...
October 17, 2012		Pictures from the 6th Annual CTBTA Golf Tournament Click here for pictures...
September 27, 2012		Girl Power: Four Inspiring Girls Honor Their Friend with Lemonade and Lollipops While many kids spend their summer vacation looking for ways to get in their last bit of fun before school begins, four remarkable girls used part of their vacation on Cape Cod this August to raise money and awareness for the Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance. Read more...
July 16, 2012		From Dire Diagnosis, Comes Do-Rags, Strength And Wisdom From An 8-Year-Old Morgan Platt looks and acts like a typical 8-year-old. She loves her American Girl doll, hip-hop dancing and listening to Justin Bieber. But one thing about Morgan is very different. She is living with a brain tumor Read more...
May 31, 2012		LAUGHTER on the BRAIN on May 24, 2012 We raised $17,000 at a comedy event at City Steam hosted by the BREWHAHA in Downtown Hartford. Click here for pictures
May 14, 2012		Donation to Saint Francis Hospital Helps 5-Year-Old During MRI The following note was sent to us through our website. The CTBTA made a donation to Saint Francis Hospital towards the purchase of Cinema Vision Goggles and the mother wrote the note below thanking us for our donation. Read more...
May 5, 2012		West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square Announce Second Annual Spring Stroll West Hartford Center and Blue Back Square will host their second annual Spring Stroll, "SHOP-DINE-STROLL-CARE" on Saturday, May 5th 10am-4 pm. The stroll provides residents of West Hartford and surrounding communities with the opportunity to shop and dine and receive special offers while learning about and supporting charitable organizations. Read more...
March 1, 2012		5th Annual Cycle of Life On June 3, 2012, Connecticut Children's Medical Center will be hosting a special celebration for pediatric cancer survivors and children who are currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Read the sponsorship brochure for more information...
February 15, 2012		FDA Warns of Counterfeit Avastin in U.S. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released this warning yesterday, February 14, regarding the distribution of counterfeit bevacizumab (Avastin) in the United States. Read more...
February 3, 2012		How the CTBTA's Family Assistance Fund has Assisted the Patients at Connecticut Children's and their Families Read the stories...
February 2, 2012		Massage Special for CTBTA Friends All friends of the CTBTA: CTBTA special offer from "Massage by Jodi" first time clients will receive a 1/2 hour Free when they purchase a 1/2 hour ($45) or an hour ($80) session. Call or email for an appointment. Jodi Wolf 860-712-9044 or jodiwolf@comcast.net
February 2, 2012		CTBTA awards the Yale Brain Tumor Center $25,000 for the CTBTA Brain Tumor Fund Read the award letter...
February 2, 2012		CTBTA awards St. Francis Hospital $25,000 for the CTBTA Brain Tumor Fund Read the award letter...
February 2, 2012		CTBTA awards Hartford Hospital $25,000 for the CTBTA Brain Tumor Fund Read the award letter...
February 2, 2012		CTBTA awards Connecticut Children's Medical Center $25,000 for the CTBTA Family Assistance Fund The check presentation is on February 27, 2012 at 1:30 and is open to the public. More details will be posted soon. Read the award letter...
September 20, 2011		Spotlight on Brain Tumors. Watch Dr. Oz on Tuesday, September 20, 4:00pm (EST). On Tuesday, September 20 at 4:00 (EST) on FOX, The Dr. Oz Show will dedicate the entire hour to cancer, highlighting "Your Biggest Risks and Biggest Solutions". One of the segments to be spotlighted is the risks and solutions for brain cancer.
September 13, 2011		IsoRay gets FDA OK for brain cancer therapy Richland, WA-based IsoRay has obtained FDA clearance for its GliaSite radiation therapy system, a balloon catheter device used to treat brain cancer. Read More...
August 16, 2011		CTBTA to present a $100,000 pledge to St. Francis in the Main Rotondo. 5:30-7pm
August 13, 2011		Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance Awareness Night At The Rock Cats on July 19, 2011 Click here for pictures
August 1, 2011		CTBTA Pledges $100,000 to Hartford Hospital's Brain Tumor Fund Thank You letter from Hartford Hospital
August 1, 2011		CTBTA Pledges $100,000 to St Francis Care to create the CT Brain Tumor Alliance Patient Fund Thank You letter from St Francis Care
August 1, 2011		CTBTA Donates to the Yale Brain Tumor Center Thank You letter from the Yale Brain Tumor Center
July 13, 2011		CTBTA to present a $100,000 pledge to Hartford Hospital at the Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center Noon. There will be light refreshments in the Allen Building, located at 560 Hudson Street, prior to the check presentation at The Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center.
July 13, 2011		CTBTA Donates $15,000 to the Connecticut Children's Medical Center On July 12, the CT Brain Tumor Alliance established a CTBTA Family Assistance Fund at the Connecticut Children's Medical Center (CCMC) to help families of children afflicted with Brain Cancer. Read More... Thank You letter from Connecticut Children's Medical Center
May 12, 2011		Brain Tumor Survivors Unite! This year's annual Sharing Hope Walk to benefit the American Brain Tumor Association will be held on Saturday, June 25 at the UCONN campus in Storrs. Read More...
May 1, 2011		May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month Read More at the American Brain Tumor Association...
January 12, 2011		CTBTA Donates $10,000 to the Connecticut Children's Medical Center A ceremonial check presentaion was made to CCMC's Department of Pediatric Hemotology and Oncolgy in honor of Margaret Helen Ashford. Read More...
August 13, 2010		Big Help Comes in Small Packages Siblings from Minnesota Raise Over $500 for CTBTA Read More...
July 29, 2010		CTBTA Donates $10,000 to the Connecticut Children's Medical Center Read More...
July 1, 2010		Picture Perfect - Thanks to the Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance The CT Brain Tumor Alliance has made a special gift to Saint Francis, the second such donation in as many years. Read more...
March 29, 2010		Kids sell paper ribbons and soda to help support the CTBTA They may be small in stature but their generosity is enormous. Siblings Lacey and Lars from Monticello, MN have been raising money for the CTBTA by selling homemade ribbons and soda. Read more...
March 4, 2010		Vaccine may shift odds against deadly brain cancer It's not a vaccine in the traditional sense: It doesn't prevent disease. But like any vaccine, it triggers the immune system to attack an intruder, in this case, the cancerous cells. Read more...
February 1, 2010		CTBTA Supports the Yale Brain Tumor Center Thank You letter from the Yale Brain Tumor Center
January 13, 2010		AJHKIDS Raising Money and Awareness for the Kids with Brain Tumors AJHKIDS helped raise nearly $25,000 for the Center for Missing and Exploited Children several years ago with their delicious Peppermint Pies. Now the girls and the pies are back! AJHKIDS wants to start raising money and awareness for the Kids with Brain Tumors. Every penny we raise will go the research and treatment for the eradication of this awful disease. Read more...
November 16, 2009		Breaching a Barrier to Fight Brain Cancer Getting drugs into the brain has always been a major challenge in treating tumors and other neurological diseases, because the blood-brain barrier, a natural defense system, keeps many drugs out. Read more...
September 12, 2009		Well-A-Way Farm Raises $14,000 for Brain Tumor Awareness & Research Well-A-Way Farm hosted an evening of community, inspiration and fundraising, with a successful horse exhibition and tent event in support of the Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance (CTBTA). Download Press Release...
June 2009		The Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance donated $30,000 to the Yale Brain Tumor Center. We are proud to share in the vision and mission of the new Smilow Cancer Hospital and the novel research efforts.
May 28, 2009		Small Group - Giant Contribution Hartford Hospital Progess Online The Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance donated $20,000 to Hartford Hospital in support of the Fred Cohen Memorial Symposium, the Brain Tumor Support Group, and the Pediatric Radiation Oncology Program. Read More at Hartford Hospital's Progress Online... Thank You letter from Hartford Hospital
April 2009		Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance Awards Grant to Saint Francis — $20,000 Provided for Brain Tumor Treatment Saint Francis Care Web Site The Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance has awarded Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center a $20,000 grant to purchase technologically advanced radiation therapy equipment for the Saint Francis/Mount Sinai Regional Cancer Center. Read More at stfranciscare.org... Read More at Hartford Business Journal... Thank You letter from Saint Francis Hospital
November 2008		The CTBTA donates $10,000 to Hartford Hospital
May 2008		Jennifer Pace and Tracey Gamer-Fanning were given a "Courage Award" by the Voices Against Brain Cancer organization of New York
April 2008		The CTBTA donates $15,000 to Yale School of Medicine's Cancer Center for research development