Kaelyn Mccandles, standing with her mother Lynne on the beach, is battling cancer. As a member of the National Brain Tumor Society, and founder of Kaelyn’s Krusaders, she works to make sure kids with brain tumors have the support they need.
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More than 800 people came to Jones Beach last Sunday with a single goal in mind: finding a cure for brain tumors.
The 2024 NY Brain Tumor Walk saw hundreds march for the cause. Patients, survivors, caregivers, families and friends, research scientists, medical providers, and local businesses alike participated in the walk at Jones Beach on Sept. 15. Together they raised more than $180,000, with donations still coming in.
The NY Brain Tumor Walk is organized by the National Brain Tumor Society, the largest patient advocacy organization in the United States committed to curing brain tumors and improving the lives of patients and families. The more than $180,000 in proceeds raised from the walk will help them deliver on its mission to discover a cure, deliver effective treatments, and advocate for patients and caregivers.
Lynne Mccandless, Kaelyn Mccandless and Tommy Mccandless were among the 800 who participated in the NY Brain Tumor Walk.
Brett Cohen himself survived a brain tumor. Joined by Rebecca Cohen, he walked to help advocate for a cure.
Donna Miles, Danielle Campbell, Mariane Scheschowitz and Heather Scheff walked together in memory Richard Scheschowitz, who died of complications from a brain tumor.
Lauren Barbosa survived a brain tumor, and walks to put an end to the disease.
Brendan Melle, James Mele and Justin Melle walked together in memory of Lori Melle, whom they lost to a brain tumor.
Team Vinny joined together in the NY Brain Tumor Walk for their loved one.
The Molloy College Women’s Lacrosse Team took on the NY Brain Tumor Walk together.
These individuals all survived brain tumors. They are now members of the 2024 National Brain Tumor Society Survivors.
Families, friends, couples and strangers were all joined together by a common cause — curing brain tumors.
The annual Brain Tumor Walk walk highlights the strength of the New York brain tumor community and honors all those that have been impacted by the more than 100 types of brain tumors — all of which can be devastating and debilitating, and many of which can be deadly.
It’s estimated that more than 90,000 individuals in the U.S. will receive a primary brain tumor diagnosis this year alone, and nearly 19,000 Americans will die because of brain cancer this year. Brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death in children 19-years-old and younger, accounting for three out of every 10 cancer deaths. More so than any other cancer, a brain tumor can have life-altering psychological, cognitive, behavioral, and physical effects. There are no known prevention or early detection methods, few available treatments, and there is no cure.
The 2024 NY Brain Tumor Walk saw more than 800 people come out to Jones Beach.
Nancy Ramos survived a brain tumor, and walked to help make sure others don’t have to go through what she went through.
The NY Brain Tumor Walk raised more than $180,000.
Miss Long Island Teen 2024 Alexis Ebanks, left, and Miss Long Island 2024 Katie Wang, right, supported James Caruso, Dean Caruso, Christianna Caruso’s efforts at the NY Brain Tumor Walk.
Katie Wang, Miss Long Island 2024, joined in the NY Brain Tumor Walk.
Greg Grevera, from Imvax, was among the sponsors of the NY Brain Tumor Walk.
Proceeds from the NY Brain Tumor Walk will help the National Brain Tumor Society work toward a cure.
A single white rose stands in the sand at Jones Beach, planted in solidarity with the victims of brain tumors.
