Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance, Inc.

09/07/2026

Grateful for our partnership with Healing Meals Community Project and the collaboration of the Tracey Gamer Fanning CTBTA/Healing Meals Community Project Patient Assistance Fund. Read more about the fund here:

How a shared belief in compassion, community, and the healing power of food is helping Connecticut families facing brain tumors find strength and hope.

09/01/2026

We’re proud to introduce our 2026 Brainstormin’ Honorees!

This year, we’re shining a spotlight on six remarkable members of the brain tumor community, both patients and caregivers, whose strength, courage, and stories inspire us all.

Join us on September 17th as we honor their journeys and the impact they’ve had on so many. Get your tickets and be part of the celebration!

08/26/2026

A brain tumor survival rate is a broad statistic, not a prediction for any one person. It combines many different tumor types and stages, so your doctor's read on your specific pathology, tumor grade, and treatment response tells a far more accurate story than the number alone. If a statistic has you worried, that's worth bringing straight to your doctor, and to a support community that understands what you're facing.

Read more: https://www.ctbta.org/news/blog/understanding-brain-tumor-survival-what-expect

08/18/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to the sponsors who are helping make Playing for the Cure: Brainstormin’ possible!

Their generosity helps bring our community together for an evening of music, connection and hope while supporting the Connecticut brain tumor community.

A special thank you to our Legacy, Platinum, Gold and Silver Sponsors for believing in our mission and standing alongside those affected by brain tumors.

Want to join them? Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Our first sponsorship deadline is August 21st.

We couldn’t do this without you!

08/12/2026

We’re thrilled to have Jeremy Goldsmith, Eric Finland and Alex Cohen, all brain tumor survivors and professional musicians, joining us this year for Brainstormin’ on September 17 at NEBCO in Branford.

Come enjoy the music, celebrate our honorees and help us support the brain tumor community.

Purchase your tickets and learn more here: https://ctbta.rallybound.org/brainstormin-2026

08/03/2026

EARLY BIRD PRICING EXTENDED!

You now have through August 7th to save on tickets for Playing for the Cure: Brainstormin’ on September 17th!

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the strength and courage of the brain tumor community, with live music, great food and drinks, raffles and more - all in support of the CTBTA.

Tickets:
Standard: $40
Premium: $110

Don’t wait, purchase today! Link in bio.

07/23/2026

A brain tumor being "small" and "benign" doesn't guarantee it's harmless. Some meningiomas stay stable for years, while others grow or, though rare, turn malignant. That's why sticking to your doctor's MRI monitoring schedule matters just as much after diagnosis as before it. Learn what to watch for: https://www.ctbta.org/news/blog/the-flawed-belief-that-all-small-meningiomas-can-be-ignored-safely-without-neurological-checkups

07/09/2026

We’re proud to have Yale New Haven Health/Smilow Cancer Hospital as the presenting sponsor of Brainstormin’ 2026. Join us on Thursday, September 17 for an inspiring evening of music, celebration, and hope featuring performances by brain tumor survivors Jeremy Goldsmith, Eric Finland, and Alex Cohen, followed by entertainment from DJ Miles Elliot. Together, we’ll celebrate the incredible strength of the brain tumor community as we recognize this year’s honorees while working toward a historic milestone - surpassing $1 million raised through Brainstormin’ to support brain tumor patients and families, advance research, and bring hope to those facing this disease. Early bird tickets are available through July 31and we hope you’ll celebrate with us! Link in bio to purchase!

Yale New Haven Hospital Smilow Cancer Hospital Yale Neurosurgery Residency

06/24/2026

Today at the Pro-Am, I had the opportunity to meet Gary Woodland, a fellow brain tumor survivor and one of the game’s great competitors.

Like so many of us in the brain tumor community, Gary has faced challenges that extend far beyond the golf course. Watching him continue to compete at the highest level is inspiring, but what stood out most to me was the person behind the athlete.

What struck me most was how approachable and genuine he was. Despite everything he has accomplished, Gary took the time to connect, and his kindness and humility left a lasting impression. From my short interaction with him, I can say with confidence that he is a great golfer, but an even better person.

As an 18-year brain tumor survivor myself, meeting someone who has navigated a similar journey and continues to make such a positive impact was truly incredible.

Thank you, Gary, for your inspiration, your resilience and for representing the brain tumor community with such class.

BrainTumorAwareness

06/17/2026

Congratulations to Kyle Platt, recipient of the 2026 Reginald Anderson Caregiver Scholarship!

This fall, Kyle will attend High Point University, carrying with him a remarkable story of resilience, compassion, and dedication. As the brother of a 15-year GBM survivor, Kyle has spent much of his life witnessing the challenges that come with a brain tumor diagnosis and the strength it takes for families to navigate that journey together.

The Reginald Anderson Caregiver Scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated extraordinary care and support for a loved one facing a brain tumor diagnosis. Kyle embodies the spirit of this award through his unwavering support of his sister and family over the years.

We are honored to support Kyle as he begins this exciting new chapter and look forward to seeing all he accomplishes at High Point University.

Please join us in congratulating Kyle and wishing him the very best in the years ahead!



Gina Hubbard Kathy Scott