We all know what the pink ribbon is for. I want to tell you about another ribbon. One that is near and dear to my.... brain. It is the grey ribbon.
October is Brain Tumour Awareness Month #BTAM2012 in Canada. You can find all sorts of information at the Brain Tumour Foundation Of Canadas website.
Did you know that 27 Canadians are diagnosed with a brain tumour every day? I was one of them on September 13, 2009. You can read more about that day HERE.
Did you know that there is no know cause of a brain tumour?
Did you know that there are over 120 different types of brain tumours?
Did you know that Brain tumours in children are different from those in adults and are often treated differently. Although as many as 60% of children with brain tumours will survive, they are often left with long-term side effects.
Find out more brain tumour facts HERE.
Signs and symptoms of a brain tumour (please contact your family doctor if you have any of these symptoms). Here is a list from the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada website:
Every day this month you can read a story of strength on Brain Tumour Foundation of Canadas website.
Spread the word this month. Here is a list of social media messages you can share.
Thank you to all my blogger friends that shared the meassage with me!
Thank you SO much Shannon for bringing Awareness to this! I actually had no idea what the grey ribbon was for as well and will take notice now! And thank you for sharing your story! I had NO idea and it sounds like it must have been a life altering time for you and your family!! I can't even imagine, but am so glad you were able to reconnect with your family doctor whom you trust. It's amazing how the comfort of a doctor you feel comfortable with and trust makes all the difference. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteGreat informative post!
ReplyDeleteBeing a Paramedic I love information like this getting out to the public! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletegreat cause and great information
ReplyDeletethanks so much for sharing this story with us
ReplyDeleteAlways great to raise awareness about causes such as this
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this with us. A friend of mine has a teenage son who suffered from a brain tumour. So important to spread awareness. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteThank you for bringing this to my attention, Shannon. I'm happy to spread the word and support the grey ribbon. ~Catherine
ReplyDeletethank u so much for sharing this very important information. i didnt know the symptoms to look for until i read your post. so now i feel more knowledgeable on brain tumors and what to look for. so again thank u very much for this informative post!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting about this and bringing more awareness on this subject.One of my best friends passed from this.
ReplyDeleteThere needs to be more awareness about this. I have seen a lot a people lately with brain tumors. We need to make people more aware!
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