JOIN US IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BRAIN CANCER
Our
Mission
The Andrew Garwood Strong Foundation is dedicated to funding research to develop a cure for Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM4), a highly aggressive brain cancer. Our mission is to ensure that anyone who receives a GBM4 diagnosis can live with it. Help us make a difference today!
Did you know...
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Brain cancer accounts for only 2% of all cancers. It is considered an orphan disease.
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Per the national Institute of Health (NIH), annual funding for various disease categories totaled $176 billion, of which only $320 million (~0.18%) is spent on brain cancer research.
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80,000 new cases occur annually in the US. About 26,000 are malignant.
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Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM4) occurs in 12,000 cases in the US annually.
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GBM4 contains many different cells so they are difficult to treat. 5-year survival rate is 5%.
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Average life span after diagnosis of GBM4 and subsequent treatment is about 16 months.
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Between 1998 – 2014 there were 78 investigational brain tumor drugs. 75 failed per the FDA.
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Only 4 treatment drugs and one device were approved by the FDA in the past 30 years.
Upcoming Events
Sat, Jun 08Mountain View Country ClubJun 08, 2024, 1:00 PM – 8:30 PMMountain View Country Club, 310 Elks Club Rd, Boalsburg, PA 16827, USA
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Scholarships
Every year, we award a scholarship to a senior on the Glenbard West High School football team who best exemplifies the character, leadership, and teamwork shown by Andrew.
Past ASGF Scholarship Winners
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Michael Short - 2022
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Jason Thomas - 2021
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Jimmy Zydlo - 2020
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Chase Pierce - 2019
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Joe Peraino - 2018
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Jack White - 2017
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Yanni Pappas - 2016
Become A Volunteer
Do you have an area of expertise? Or maybe you are just interested in giving back to the community? Please help us with our mission and volunteer. Your time and effort will be appreciated!
If you would like to volunteer, please fill out the form.
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