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Causes: Brain Disorders Research, Cancer, Cancer Research, Health, Hospitals, Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines
Mission: To improve the quality of life and survival times for brain tumor patients by using computer technlogy to streamline the flow of information, organize the brain tumor community and raise money for brain tumor research.
Programs: The organization raised money and awarded grants for brain tumor reserach. They seek out the most innovative and important projects to fund and some of the projects have already made an impact for this disease. The organization meets these goals via the website, www. Virtualtrials. Com, online support groups, email, and a toll free patient help phone line. The organization finds treatment options, mathces them to clinical trials and educates them about the disease. The organization's website is one of the most comprehensive resources available for brain tumor patients to learn about the disease. The organization has also partnered with google to provide brain tumor information through google. Com.
the organization runs a copayment assistance program for malignant brain tumor patients who have insurance, meet certain eligibility requirements, and need help paying for treatments. The organization is also permitted to expend a specified amount of the program funds for management and general related to administering the program pursuant to the contract.