Raising Funds for a Cure

Brain Tumor Survivor, Marty Dunn Runs For Wheeling For Hope!

In 2005, shortly after the birth of her second child, Marty, of Homewood, AL was diagnosed with an oligodendroglioma. The doctors at UAB removed 40% of her tumor. Searching for a way to raise awareness and funds for brain tumor research, Marty approached Wheeling for Hope to be a recipient of her efforts since Wheeling for Hope benefits local adult and pediatric brain tumor research and patient support services. Marty felt the call to run. She set her goal on running in the Chicago Marathon. After many months of training, she reached her goal and completed the Chicago Marathon. Go, Marty Go! Thank you for your hard work and thank you for being such an inspiration!

Get Your Lemonade!

Eleven year old, Sarah Elizabeth Hyde of Vestavia Hills, AL lost her grandfather, Dr. James Walters, after his five month battle with a glioblastomamultiforme (GBM). She wanted to make a difference. Sarah Elizabeth held a lemonade stand in memory of her grandfather and raised funds for Wheeling for Hope. Thank you Sarah Elizabeth!

BUNKO For Brain Tumor Research!

Missi Nastiuk of Hoover, Al, hosted a Bunko night with her friends in memory of her mother, Darlene Nastiuk, who lost her three month battle to a GBM. After an evening of fun, the group donated their winnings to Wheeling for Hope.

For The Love Of A Child

Zach Fields was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma brain tumor at the age of two and lost his battle with the tumor at the age of three. Zach's grandfather, Glen Roberts and his mother, Kristy Hendrix of Haleyville, AL wanted to promote awareness about brain tumors and decided to raise funds for Wheeling for Hope's Annual Family Fun Bike Rides. What a great tribute to Zach! Thank you for your continual support for Wheeling for Hope!

Congratulations Claire O'Rear!

Claire O'Rear, a junior at the University of Alabama was crowned the 2008 Miss Walker County of Jasper, AL. Claire's platform for the pageant was raising awareness and funds for brain related disorders in honor of her 19 year - old brother, Winston O'Rear, who has been affected by a dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor (DNET) since 1996 and was treated at Children's Hospital . Along with her brother Winston, their fundraising efforts raised awareness and funds for brain tumor research. Thank you both for supporting Wheeling for Hope!

Sharing Talent

A group of local artists in Vestavia Hills, AL, held a Holiday Art Show which featured work in clay, baked goods, jewelry, stationery, floral design, and painting. A portion of their sales were donated to Wheeling for Hope. Thank you for sharing your talents!

Wheeling For Hope Donates $100,000 To UAB And Children's Hospital!

After two years of fundraising, Wheeling for Hope presented a $100,000 check to UAB and Children's Hospital to benefit local adult and pediatric brain tumor research, education, and patient support services. The money was raised by the organization's Family Fun Bike Rides, including a kids fun zone, arts and crafts, food and an educational tent. Wheeling for Hope thanks all volunteers, donors and supporters for making the event so successful!