Senator Kennedy's brain tumor diagnosis and death just eight months ago brought international attention to this dreadful and devastating disease. As he is remembered as a tireless health care advocate who displayed courage and strength in his final battle against an unrelenting illness, others continue the fight. 

This month alone, more than 5,000 Americans will be diagnosed with a primary brain tumor; another 20,000 will learn that cancer in another part of their body has spread to the brain. All told, more than 600,000 individuals are living with a brain tumor diagnosis and its devastating impact on their physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

With so many more people living longer with a brain tumor diagnosis, we need to keep the research momentum going. And we need to make sure that patients and families and caretakers have access to resources and information that answer their questions and help them better understand and cope with this disease. 

During Brain Tumor Awareness Month in May, the American Brain Tumor Association remains committed to pursuing increased funding of brain tumor research and advocating for the best possible brain tumor treatment and patient care. 

Stay tuned to see how Salon True will be raising money for this worthwhile and deeply personal cause.  Want to help? Ask us how.