Run For The Rose 2016

We are just 3 short months away from our 3rd trip to the 'Run For The Rose'- a 5k in Houston supporting the Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation and brain cancer research.

In our last 2 trips we've helped raise over $16,000 and last year we had over 110 participants on team 'BTHO Brain Cancer- Lar's Fight'. 

The Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation helps to fund research in Houston for many brain cancer patients, just like my Dad. They provide funding for clinical trials, and they provide support to so many families like mine. I've leaned on them numerous times with questions and concerns during Dad's fight- and each time they've provided guidance, comfort and support. I can't say enough wonderful things about the organization. 

The 'Run For The Rose' really has something for everyone! Those of you who enjoy a little 5k, they have a nice course for you to run either timed or non-timed, and for those that want to enjoy a nice walk instead, you can walk the 5k or participate in the family 1k. 

After the run, there is an area for the kids to enjoy food, face painting, and bounce house, and also lots of food and drink vendors for everyone to walk around and enjoy (FREE!). 

The run will take place on April 10, 2016 at NRG Park in Houston. The race beings at 8:00 am with a Survivor Stroll, when the many brain cancer survivors walk as a way to begin the activities for the day. And then the races begin, with the 5k starting at 8:15 am and the 1k at 8:45 am. 

Maybe you're unsure exactly what this event involves? Check out the video from last year's run, you may even see a few members of our team featured in the film:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU_b2XH_w14

If you're interested in joining our team, or making a donation on behalf of our team, please visit our team page:

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

As always, we will be ordering more BTHO Brain Cancer t-shirts this year and if you would like to order one please email me at glenzwhitney@gmail.com.

Dad completed another round of chemotherapy and Avastin treatment and managed to handle it all so incredibly well. We have another round of Avastin next week, and then we will be scheduling our next MRI. 

Thank you all for the love and continued support over these last 2 years. I honestly just looked at the calendar and realized it was 1/5/2016- as the 5th of every month has such a special significance, as that is the day in October that Dad had his seizure. This means we are 27 months post diagnosis, a number that still seems unreal to me. We are so incredibly blessed- I really can't say it enough.

Thank you all for the continued prayers, and thanks for helping us BTHO Brain Cancer!