Run For The Rose Update. 2/18/2015

With our 2nd trip to 'Run For The Rose' coming up soon, we are well on our way to having another memorable year! 

We currently have 56 team members and have raised $2,170 to date! To say the Glenz family is feeling the love and support of so many would be a complete understatement. Our hearts are so full!

Our goal this year is to have one of the largest teams on the course, and I think we are well on our way to doing just that! And our second goal is to raise $5,000 towards brain cancer research, at we've come so close to reaching our half way mark!

Dad is living proof of the strides and progress that is being made in brain cancer treatment and options. Years ago, a diagnosis like Glioblastoma gave patients two options- surgery and radiation. But fast forward to TODAY, and we currently have chemotherapy available and IV treatment (Avastin), which are both FDA approved. The brain cancer community is still very far away from catching up with other types of cancers in the realm of treatment options- but we are much closer than we were 5 years ago.

Brain Cancer has very limited FDA approved treatments, which means limited options for many patients diagnosed with this disease. With the help of the Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation we are changing the treatment options- allowing more clinical trials, which I have complete faith will turn into a cure. The Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation was created because of a NEED for brain cancer treatment options and awareness, and it was created because of the love they have for their daughter, who lost her battle to Glioblastoma, a battle that had very few options at the time of her diagnosis. 

I am in constant contact with the foundation because I want them to know their efforts, their funding and awareness, is bringing QUALITY of life to brain cancer patients just like Dad.

I am so incredibly passionate about this cause, as I've witness the battle Dad has faced these last 16 months, and I feel as though it's part of my purpose here to help find a CURE for brain cancer.

Please consider joining us for our upcoming trip to 'Run For The Rose' on April 12, 2015. You can come join us by cheering us on, walking or running, or sending prayers for a successful day for our team, along with the foundation. Visit our team site for more information on donating to such an amazing cause and joining our team. With your help, we can and we will BTHO Brain Cancer!

http://runfortherose.racepartner.com/run-for-the-rose/bthobraincancer

Dad Update: 
Another round of chemo pills come in today, which means next week will be a bit of a rough week for Dad both physically and mentally. We continue to pray the chemo is working to suppress any and all tumor growth! Another round of Avastin will take place next week as well, although the side effects of that treatment seem to be very manageable to Dad, and for that we are so incredibly thankful. Next week, Meghan and I will be attending an event held by the Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation, an event to thank supporters and to hear remarks about advances in brain cancer research. Should be a wonderful event surrounded by so many supporters of the foundation and brain cancer awareness. 

We ask for continued prayers during our next round of treatment, as we continue fighting to BTHO Brain Cancer!