I've heard of people saying that "such and such" an event is the point when their life changed so drastically that it became a determining factor of how to base all other events in their life. Sort of a before and after, if you will. A good example is 9/11.
We just returned from family 2 family mentor trainings in California. These trainings are designed to further active listening skills, provide education on coping styles and feelings associated with a brain tumor diagnosis and during life after, increase basic knowledge of treatment and common challenges faced by parents, siblings, and survivors and further build the brain tumor support...
In the wake of the school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, not all that far from the CBTF office in New York City, many people are stunned and in shock with the gravity of this situation. Who would do such a thing? What possible motive could the gunman have had? And why would he prey upon young children?
James McCue captures the experiences of Adam Moran, snowboarder/photographer who was our "on location" go to guy during sessions of our recent photography class. IT'S AN ESCAPE FROM ORDINARY LIFE, WHICH MAKES IT SO AMAZING
It’s hard to believe that we’re almost half-way through December, Thanksgiving has already passed and the holidays are already here! CBTF is gearing up for our AYA Holiday Party at Dave and Buster’s as well as our Family Holiday Party at Beth Israel Hospital, both being held this weekend. Amidst all the excitement and busyness that accompanies the holiday season,...
MANHATTAN – One week prior to the spooky, frightful and costume-themed October night of Halloween 2012 edition, Michael Kamber, war correspondent and freelance photojournalist for the New York Times (NYT), arrived at the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF) office speaking to its members of the Portrait Project group and continuing a tradition of sharing one’s tortuous path...
Giving Tuesday comes on the heels of Black Friday and Cyber Monday and asks that each of us take a moment during the holiday season to give to the charity of our choice. It's a simple idea and a good one, for it's easy to forget, in the haste of the holiday season, that helping those who most need our help is a wonderful gift to them and to ourselves.
As many of you know, Hurricane Sandy hit the east coast very hard just one week ago today. While CBTF is a national organization, the fact that our office is located mid-town Manhattan means that naturally, we have not only seen and experienced the extreme impact of the hurricane on this side of the country but how the impact has been on many of the families with whom we work with. ...
This past Sunday, on October 14th, the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation held our first ever “Campference” – connecting the medical professional and patient and family worlds that at times can feel very disconnected. This day offered medical updates, support groups, activities, medical panels, relaxation and so much more.
