2nd Annual Old Man/Lady Softball Game to benefit the PLGA Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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softball-mdLike softball and fun?  Hate brain cancer?  The 2nd Annual Old Man/Lady Softball Game is seeking players!

Join in on August 16th at Greenie Park Newton NH. Last year was a huge success..this year the list is growing larger with so many more activities planned. Admission is $20 to play/ $2 admission.

There will be food, thanks to Gramolini’s Meatmarket, games for the kids, Kahona Ice will be selling shaved ice… the National Anthem will be sung by  Jennifer Lake Tedford, and there will be an after hours party ($5 admission fee) at the VFW in Kingston, NH from 7pm-1am with DJ Edna Leach.  The band Preciphist Rocksu will be at the field from 11am-3pm playing some great music and so much more to come.

Again this even this year will be for the kids….all monies raised will go to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for the PLGA Foundation to help fight childhood brain cancer.   To sign up, volunteer and find out more information, check out the event Facebook page: Old Man/Lady Softball Game to benefit the PLGA Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

View the webinar here- Dr. Mark Kieran “Long Term Survivorship Outcomes for Children Battling Low Grade Glioma Brain Tumors”

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plgaDid you miss the webinar on May 5th?  View a recording  of our Clinical Director, Dr. Mark Kieran’s webinar where he discussed result of his recent study of long-term clinical outcomes.  This unprecedented study finally quantifies what outcomes look like for LGG kids who have undergone the front-line treatment protocols (surgery, chemotherapy and radiation). Understanding the long term impacts of treatments and taking an active role in making treatment decisions, helps parents of children battling LGG ensure that the right path is followed.