Kicking off Brain Tumor Awareness Month in Charleston, SC

May 2009 was the First National Brain Tumor Awareness Month as proclaimed by The House of Representatives in H.R. 1124.

As South Carolinians, we are proud that Governor Sanford had proclaimed Brain Tumor Action Week for May 1-7 each year since 2004; and Brain Tumor Awareness Month since 2006. Our kick off campaign to raise awareness throughout the state was to present the Governor’s Proclamation to seven centers serving brain tumor patients in South Carolina.

Along with displays of the Governor’s Proclamation, additional materials were provided to resource libraries and offered at information exhibits from the fellow member organizations of The North American Brain Tumor Coalition. Our official “Go Grey in May” campaign presented survivors with their own personal copies of the Governor’s Proclamation wrapped in grey ribbons and adorned with our organization card and grey ribbon lapel pin.

Survivors volunteered to man exhibit tables, share their story, attend our vigil service, donate their hats to the Hidden Under Our Hats exhibit, don National Brain Tumor Awareness T-Shirts, Brain Tumor Awareness Organization bracelets and sport silver ribbon pins.

This month was a milestone and tribute to the volunteers and board members that have made this campaign possible through their support and dedication to the mission.