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The scholarship period is officially open!
Have your students apply now through 2-1-24!
MESF encourages students to AIM HIGH in order to qualify for academic scholarships which we offer to high school, college/medical school students & adult learners. Over $150,000 have been given to deserving students since our incorporation in 2008.
September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Join the movement this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and help cure the most commonly diagnosed and deadliest childhood cancer.
Researchers found that a drug named ONC201 nearly doubled the survival rate for children with the tumor.
https://braintumor.org/news/what-to-expect-before-and-after-brain-surgery/
For a patient with a brain tumor, undergoing surgery is often a significant step in treatment. Learn more about what to expect from surgery.
Today is GBM Day! Learn more about the deadliest brain tumor/cancer type with one of our Honorees. Julia shared her story in order to encourage our scholarship winners and to educate others about this condition. Sending love your way Jules Taylorβ€οΈβ€οΈ Thank you for sharing your study.
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Yoga, Self Care, Wellness & GBM Awareness! Our event with Yogi Dr Andrea Green was AMAZING! Thank you to NBTS National Brain Tumor Society for spear heading the 1st GBM Day in 2019.The 2023 Official Day is July 19th!
Special thanks to the owners & co-founders of That Colour Nails for donating thier space AND a free manicure/pedicure for wellness. You all helped us to spread awareness for this deadly brain tumor type in a unique way. We encourage participants and anyone reading this to learn more about the National Glioblastoma Awareness Day taking place across the nation on July 19th.
Visit National Brain Tumor Society ππ½ππ½
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View our 2021 Honoree Julia Peacock & survivorβs personal GBM story & learn more now! ππ½https://linktr.ee/mesf15
Count down to National Glioblastoma Day!
MESF PROUDLY supports NBTS efforts! Annually we give 10% of our 5K proceeds to their initiatives to advocate for change. Learn more at our upcoming FREE Event on Sunday July 16th in recognition of GBM Day!
Event information on EventBrite Link ππ½ππ½
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Jessica Johnson, PhD candidate, shares insights into her research and the critical need for increased funding forβ¦
Over the years, cancer researchers have uncovered many of the tricks that tumors use to fuel their growth and evade detection by the bodyβs immune system. More tricks await discovery, and finding tβ¦
We are spreading awareness again! Next up is a FREE GBM Day (Glioblastoma Multiforme Brain Tumor). Spend a wellness day with us learning more. Take care of yourself through Yoga, Salon Services & Shopping! FREE but Donations are welcome! Limited space secure your spot today! REGISTER NOW ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½
https://maryesmithfoundation.networkforgood.com/events/59037-yoga-wellness-self-care-event
Sending love your way β€οΈβ€οΈ
Our Annual Brain Tumor Awareness Fun Run Walk during our 15th Anniversary and 1st Brain Tumor Awareness Weekend was a success!
It was a busy May and Brain Tumor Awareness Month has come to a close. We would like to thank our Team Captains of our Gray Matters Brain Tumor Awareness Teams. Together they brought in close to $9000 by May 31st! See the pictures to see the final totals BUT shouting out the 1st Place Rushing 4 A Cure who was just short of $3000 raised! Way to go Team Captain Joyce Rushing!
We are happy to be able to say that we will be donating 10% of proceeds to National Brain Tumor Society and we can fund this yearβs scholarships and grant programs! Special shout out to those who helped to make it happen! Sponsors and in Kind Donors UChicago Medicine Ingalls & 94 Nissan of South Holland Chick-fil-A Orland Park Walmart Country Club Hills 40+ Double Dutch Club and Unbeatable Eatables. Our Vendors The Cancer Support Center Chiro One Wellness Centers Wired: The Design Boutique Beautiful Bling All Day National Kidney Foundation of Illinois Country Club Hills Parks Country Club Hills City Hall And our MCβs/DJβs of Party Movers Chicago.
Thank you to ALL who volunteered, donated, walked in person or virtually, sent your well wishes and continue to support us in some fashion year after year. New things are on the horizon and we hope you chose to support our efforts again in the future. The Board of Directors, scholars and patients in the brain tumor community send our heartfelt thank you! β€οΈβ€οΈ A special congratulations to our 1st Place finisher Jason Gaines Marist High School Chicago and Thank You Million Dollar Moments for capturing the finish and your annual contribution of photography. Photography link below:
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We are thanking all of the people that contributed to us pulling off our 15th Anniversary Celebration and biggest community awareness campaign to date! AD Book Sponsors, Legacy Donors and Vendors! And of course all of our ticket holders and donors! β€οΈβ€οΈ
Thank you LoveJones Legacy Technique GemsEnvyMe Hair StudioJust 4 GirlFriendsHair Haven Danita Jai UChicago Medicine 94 Nissan of South Holland and Million Dollar Moments Photography and there are More pictures on the linkππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½
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On this last day of Brain Tumor Awareness take time to know the factsβ¦
Visit the website for complete informationβ¦
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/brain-tumor
Cancer research: Mary E. Smith Foundation honors ABC7's Diane Pathieu, husband and brain tumor fighter Nick Adamski | abc7chicago.com
https://abc7chicago.com/amp/diane-pathieu-chicago-news-brain-tumor-cancer-research/13281136/
The Mary E. Smith Foundation hosted its annual Shoesational Scholarship event on Sunday.
Last Anniversary event today!
The Teams were doing their thing as they do every year! AND they are STILL taking donations till the end of BRAIN TUMOR AWARENESS MONTH!!! You got time to help us make our OVERALL Team Goal of $10,000 and Event GOAL of $15,000 for 15 Years of Service to the Brain Tumor Community.
Can your COMPANY COME OUT for a CURE???? What about your group, Links, Jack & Jill, Ladies of Distinction, OES, Sororities or Fraternities, Churches & Womenβs & Menβs Boardsβ¦WHERE ARE YOU???? Head to our Team Pages TODAY through MAY 31st! BRAIN TUMOR AWARENESS MONTH β€οΈπ§ β€οΈππ½
Walk Team Donation Pages ππ½ππ½ππ½
https://maryesmithfoundation.org/2623-2/
The Race was tight!
Who got the Top 3 spots???
Thank you to our 15th Anniversary Sponsors & Ad Book Supporters! β€οΈπ§ πββοΈππΏπ₯π₯π₯π
Register for the 5K or Awards Gala Today!
Saturday May 20th & Sunday May 21st
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Just 3 days to go! And Team My 2 Dimples Smile Atu is still in the 1st place spot inching away from the 2nd place Grand Divas! Teams are moving up like Team Rushing 4 A Cure taking the 3rd place spot! Team Mary Maxine Knight is holding in 5th place! Our Teams are going Gray in May and raising funds for Scholarships & Financial assistance to patients. Thank you to the Team Captains! β€οΈπ§
DONATE or REGISTER to Walk with them TODAY! ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½
Team DONATION Pages
https://maryesmithfoundation.org/2623-2/
5K Walk/Run REGISTRATION
https://crm.enmotive.com/events/register/2023-mary-e-smith-brain-tumor-awareness-5k-fun-run-walk/key:jnmkehzzghmbwsnj
IN PERSON SUPPORT NEEDED! Chick-fil-A present early to feed walkers. Will you join us?
This Saturday May 20th @ 8am
40+ Double Dutch Club @ 11:15am
Done by Noon! REGISTER NOWππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½οΏΌ
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Saturdayβs the Big Day! Have you REGISTERED? Join a 5K Team today!
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Itβs the 5 day count down! Teams are moving up like Team Just For Girlfriends! Team Mary Maxine Knight has made the board and Technique Gems is now in 5th place! BUT Team My 2 Dimples Smile Atu seem to have a strong hold on 1st place with Grand Divas on thier heels! π Our Teams are going Gray in May and raising funds for Scholarships & Financial assistance to patients. Thank you to the Team Captains! β€οΈπ§
DONATE or REGISTER to Walk with them TODAY! ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½
Team DONATION Pages
https://maryesmithfoundation.org/2623-2/
5K Walk/Run REGISTRATION
https://crm.enmotive.com/events/register/2023-mary-e-smith-brain-tumor-awareness-5k-fun-run-walk/key:jnmkehzzghmbwsnj
Happy Mothers Day from the Mary E. Smith (M.O.M-Memories of Mary) Foundation, Inc. β€οΈβ€οΈ Support, volunteer or donate to our efforts on this day dedicated to Momβs. ππ½ππ½
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Team Grand Divas are chasing 1st Place while Memories of Mary is moving up! BUTβ¦still holding the lead is Team My 2 Dimples Smile Atu! πππΎππΎ
Gray Matters 5K Walk Top Teamsβ¦.
DONATE ON TEAM DONATION PAGESππ½ππ½
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REGISTER TODAY!
https://crm.enmotive.com/events/register/2023-mary-e-smith-brain-tumor-awareness-5k-fun-run-walk/key:jnmkehzzghmbwsnj
A Northwestern Medicine study used a novel ultrasound device to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier to deliver chemotherapy to treat glioblastoma.
They are catching up! BUT still holding the lead is Team My 2 Dimples Smile Atu! πππΎππΎ
Gray Matters 5K Walk Top Teamsβ¦.
DONATE ON TEAM DONATION PAGESππ½ππ½
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REGISTER TODAY!
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And they are still holding the lead!Congratulations & Wow Team My 2 Dimples Smile Atu! πππΎππΎβ€οΈπ§
Gray Matters 5K Walk Top Teamsβ¦.
TEAM DONATION PAGESππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½
https://maryesmithfoundation.org/2623-2/
Mary E.Smith Foundation Supporting Fashion Week at the Fashion Bar. The Mary E. Smith Foundation will be celebrating our 15th Year Anniversary at the Fashion Bar. Click on the link below to purchase your tickets.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shoesational-scholarship-shoe-show-awards-auction-tickets-609710158497?fbclid=IwAR05ZNejDUVcMROcN9DJz7pNdXZMsPtigUboPVTOADuLu9fKZyPerEDIbZM
And the Heat is on!!! Congratulations & Wow Team My 2 Dimples Smile Atu! πππΎππΎβ€οΈπ§
Gray Matters 5K Walk Top Teamsβ¦.
TEAM DONATION PAGESππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½
https://maryesmithfoundation.org/2623-2/
Shoesational Awards, Shoe Show & Auction Vendor announcement! Sunday May 21st!
Get your tickets today! ππ½ππ½ππ½https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shoesational-scholarship-awards-shoe-show-auction-tickets-609710158497
Shoesational Shoe Show Awards & Auction New Shoe Auction Item just arrived πβ¦
Got your ticket yet??? ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½
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Register by Friday to guarantee a shirt!
2023 Mary E. Smith Brain Tumor Awareness 5K Fun Run/Walk Run - Community Park May 20, 2023 | Register for 5 km, 5 km distances, Volunteer. Print Event FlyerVIRTUALLY OR IN PERSON BECAUSE YOUR GRAY MATTERS! In-Person Live Event SATURDAY, May 20, 2023 9:00am - NOON CST Community Park Walk Path (Paved....
Itβs the class 40th anniversary and they decided to support our cause! Help Team Lindblom meet thier goal!
Team Captains Tracey Davis Parker Bernard Muhammad
There are 700,000 people in the US that are living with a primary brain tumor. Another 84,000 people are estimated to be diagnosed in 2021. Patients, Survivors & their families NEED YOUR HELP in this fight. Team SWOOP Away Brain Tumors is a team of Lindlom HS classmates who advocate for brain tumor....
This Memorial team came in the top 3 for the past 3 years for fundraising! Letβs help them get out the gate. Only 17 days till the 5K! Letβs go Team!! ππ½ππ½ππ½
There are over 700,000 people in the US living with a primary brain tumor. Another 88,970 people are estimated to be diagnosed this year. That's why WE NEED YOUR HELP in this fight. Team Mary Maxine Knight is honoring our brave sister, mother, cousin & aunt who was a brain tumor warrior . Friends an...
This Survivor team came in the top 3 for fundraising last year. Letβs help them get out the gate. Only 17 days till the 5K! Letβs go Team!! ππ½ππ½ππ½
There are over 700,000 people in the US living with a primary brain tumor. Another 88,970 people are estimated to be diagnosed this year. That's why WE NEED YOUR HELP in this fight. My name is LeDonna Rollins and I am a recently diagnosed brain tumor survivor and advocate for brain tumor awareness.....
Time is running out! Did you register for our events yet?
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You asked and we delivered! The cow is back and helping us celebrate our 15th anniversary!
Get there early to get your taste before the event! Saturday May 20th Register today!
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Kicking off another unique brain tumor awareness campaign! Next up is GBM Day! Learn something new for the National recognition of Glioblastoma Multiforme Brain Tumors July 19th!
Join us as we celebrate our award winners and spread awareness for brain tumors. Meet Lauren Leabo 2022 Excellence in Science Medicine Award winner from Fargo North High School in ND future leader in medical research heading to North Dakota State University. #SupportMatters #braintumorawareness #MESF https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mesf-brain-tumor-awareness-month-scholarship-event-tickets-277084054867?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month! We are doing our part by encouraging future leaders in medicine. Meet Iman Mohajir a 2022 recipient of the Karen Lewis CTU/CPS Excellence in Science Award. Hear how she plans to help our vision to one day live in a world in which brain tumors do not exist⦠period. #WhitneyYoung #universityofillinois #Mesf
Our Intention and Hope is that one day brain tumors will not exist...Period!
Thank you NBTS for sharing with us and helping raise awareness for this deadly tumor type. You can support by participating in the 12th Annual Walk/Run for Brain Tumor Awareness and 10% of funds benefit the National Brain Tumor Society! REGISTER TODAY! https://nbtsevents.braintumor.org/2021MaryESmith #mesf5k10k2021 #braintumorawareness #GBM #NBTS #Mesf
MESF 12th Annual 5K/10K Fun Run/Walk Leaderboard #braintumorawareness
Join us as we recognize our leading teams in the fight against brain tumors! Have you signed up for the race or made your donations to one of our phenomenal teams?
Get Ready... Get Set... GOOOO!!! Today marks the kick off of our 12th Annual Mary E. Smith Foundation's Brain Tumor Awareness 5K/10K Fun Run/Walk! If you have not yet signed up to increase brain tumor awareness, you can still join the fight! Click the link belowππ½ https://www.goneforarun.com/virtual-race-12th-anual-mary-e-smith-brain-tumor-awareness-5k-10k/mesf-001.html?cgid=gfar
Our panel of survivors & University Counseling Center had an impact on our participants. This combined with testimonials, nutrition to "Feed Your Brain," Yoga instruction & wellness checks by ChiroOne. Collaboration made this event a success. Congratulations Greer Stewart on your scholarship! Thank you Upsilon Upsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta for your charitable support of brain tumor awareness! Visit www.maryesmithfoundation.org for scholarship applications. Deadline is 3/1/19. #MESF #Scholarships #GivingTuesday #DePaulDeltas #Physical&MentalHealth #FeedYourBrainBecauseYourGrayMatters
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