About the Golf Outing: A Note from Susan

About the Race for Hope—DC  
A 5K course in the nation's capital, the Race for Hope - DC is open to everyone, and is a fun and inspiring way to join forces in the fight against brain tumors. It is one of the largest national fundraisers to benefit the brain tumor community. The Race funds research and support services for those affected by this disease. Proceeds benefit National Brain Tumor Society and     
Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure. Through generous gifts from individuals and company sponsorships, the Race for Hope - DC has raised more than $13 million in its history. 

About the National Brain Tumor Society 
National Brain Tumor Society is a nonprofit organization inspiring hope and providing leadership within the brain tumor community. We exist to find a cure and improve the quality of life for those affected by brain tumors. We fund strategic research, deliver support services, and promote collaboration. 

About Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure 
We understand that brain tumor and cancer patients are in desperate need of new, effective treatments.  To advance the most promising leads we partner with top notch researchers to bring new treatments to patients as quickly as possible.  In total, Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure has awarded over $15 million to fund brain tumor and brain cancer research. Our research projects are quite diverse: ranging from creating targeted therapeutics to improving drug delivery to developing new preclinical screening mouse models to honing diagnostic biomarkers. A common characteristic of these projects is that most would not have moved forward without our funding. We invest in each stage of the therapeutic development pipeline. Our Pre-Clinical Screening Program breaks down barriers to entry, our research grants focus on novel therapies, and our 
investments with companies allow us to bring the most promising treatments to patients quickly. 

About Us 
My children and I unfortunately lost my husband and their father to brain cancer in 2009.  Bill was an inspiring person who would help out anyone given the opportunity.  While we miss him, his death has opened a door and an opportunity for us to help others.  We participate in the Race for Hope each year in DC.  All profits generated by this outing will go to benefiting these worthwhile causes as well as potentially helping someone locally inflicted with a brain tumor or brain cancer.  Thank you for your generosity.