Archive for May 10th, 2009

GHSUMC kicks off Brain Tumor Awarness Campaign

Sunday, May 10th, 2009
Brain Tumor Awareness Month Exhibit at GHSUMC Employee Pavillion
Brain Tumor Awareness Month Exhibit at GHSUMC Employee Pavillion

The Brain Tumor Awareness Organization proudly presented the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center and Cancer Center Governor Sanford’s Proclamation of Brain Tumor Action Week May 1-7 and Brain Tumor Awareness Month.

Grey ribbons were given to employees to raise awareness about brain tumors and research being conducted right here in the Upstate for the benefit of brain tumor patients and their families.

Hollings Eliminates Shades of Grey through Awareness Activities

Sunday, May 10th, 2009
Rachel Beard-Dr. Giglio's Assistant

Rachel Beard-Dr. Giglio's Assistant

Rachel Beard, assistant to Dr. Pierre Giglio, kicked off a successful campaign for National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Survivors volunteered to man the display table and provide information to those stopping by. Sporting their “Go Grey in May” t-shirts and silver ribbon pins, stories were shared and spirits were lifted.

Brain Tumor Action Week at Hollings

Brain Tumor Action Week at Hollings Gathering Hats for the Hidden Under Our Hats display Vigil Service in the Healing Garden

The Pearlstine Healing Garden was the setting for our 3rd Annual Brain Tumor Vigil service provided by T.H.E. B.R.A.I.N. Trust. Our organization has hosted this service in various locations to provide support and remembrance to those affected by this disease.

Hollings Cancer Center
Hollings Cancer Center

The architecture of The Hollings Cancer Center is beautiful.