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Racing for Hope: National Brain Tumor Society's Carolina Brain Tumor Walk & Race
March 2024
On April 13, two members of the Charlotte Jewish community will honor the memories of their loved ones at the National Brain Tumor Society’s Carolina Brain Tumor Walk & Race. Holly Gainsboro, chair of the event’s planning committee and member of Temple Beth El, lost her husband, Steven Gainsboro, on Dec. 11, 2010, to glioblastoma, an incurable brain tumor. Many in our Charlotte community rallied around the Gainsboro family throughout Steven’s illness and after his death. Holly has dedicated her life to volunteering, advocating, chairing events, and facilitating a grief support group for the National Brain Tumor Society. Her mission is to find a cure so that one day, when anyone is diagnosed with a brain tumor, their doctor will say, “We’ve got this. We have a cure, and you will be OK.” This will be Holly’s 10th year involved with the National Brain Tumor Society and the 10th anniversary of the Carolina Brain Tumor Walk & Race.
Laurie Sheinhaus, a Charlotte resident for 17 years and an active member of Hadassah, lost her mother 10 years ago to the same brain tumor type as Steven’s. Laurie is new to the Carolina Brain Tumor Walk & Race and has become an integral part of the committee as she has rolled her sleeves up in procuring in-kind donations for event day. As Holly says, “Laurie has a heart of gold and is a force in this fight!” She is doing all she can for this cause as she knows all too well the experience of caring for a loved one with a brain tumor and grieving their death. Laurie arranged for a bench with her mother’s name on it to be placed at the park behind Elon Park Elementary School. Both Laurie and Holly have found meaning as they grieve their family members lost Glioblastoma is a particularly aggressive and challenging form of brain cancer, known for its rapid progression and limited treatment options. It represents a critical area of research within the field of neuro-oncology. The National Brain Tumor Society, a leading organization in the fight against brain tumors, plays a pivotal role in funding research, raising awareness, and providing support to patients and families affected by brain cancer. Their commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of brain tumors is vital in the ongoing quest for cures. The Carolina Brain Tumor Walk & Race is one of the many initiatives by the National Brain Tumor Society to galvanize community support and gather crucial funds for this cause.
The Carolina Brain Tumor community will come together on April 13, 2024, for a 5K Walk/ Run to raise awareness and funds to support the needs of brain tumor patients and their families. The Carolina Brain Tumor Walk & Race is a family-friendly event for all ages! Join us for a morning of celebration, remembrance, and hope. Your community is here. Let’s discover a cure together.
Event Details:
7:30 a.m. – Registration Opens
8:30 a.m. – Remembrance Ceremony
9:00 a.m. – Opening Ceremony with 5K race to follow 10:45 a.m. – Closing Ceremony
For the walk/run, participants can run the 5K as a timed participant, untimed runner, or walk at their own pace. Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome, and pets on leashes are allowed. We will have a kids' tent with fun activities for the little ones. To register, visit www.braintumor.org/carolina.
Questions? Email us at carolinainfo@braintumor.org.
