A Note From Our President

"You have a brain tumor."

After hearing these words, from that moment on, life will be different. These words will impact your life whether you are the patient, a family member, a caregiver, or a friend.

Founders and board members of Wheeling for Hope, Inc know on a personal basis the difficult journey that a brain tumor diagnosis places on a patient, family member, caregiver or friend, for all were affected by this devastating disease.

My husband, Jay, lost his 10 month battle to an inoperable brainstem astrocytoma at the age of 38. He was a great father of two children, a wonderful husband and friend. He was encompassed with so much love for life that ended too early. Knowing that there is no cure, that there are limited treatment options and resources available for brain tumor patients, and watching someone you love suffer is a helpless feeling.

Wheeling for Hope promotes the advancement of brain tumor research and provides education and support services to patients and their families during this difficult time. With the continual commitment in the fight against brain tumors through donations and research, brain tumor patients will have a better quality of life, improved treatment options and more available resources.

My deepest thanks to the founding members of Wheeling for Hope, Kim Benos and Karen Braune, Wheeling for Hope's board members, family, friends, and donors for your support in the fight against brain tumors. We are making a difference!

Cathie Robinson
Founding member and President
Wheeling for Hope