Published by the International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA).


A 92-page book commemorating the activities in 2007 of brain tumour and cancer organisations around the world seeking to raise awareness about this disease through participation in the IBTA's projects.

Available free to brain tumour patients and caregivers/families, as long as funding and resources permit. To request a copy send your name and postal/land address to: chair@theibta.org

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Please allow several weeks for despatch and arrival.

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COMMENTS ON THE IBTA BOOK

 

“The book is great” – Brain tumour support group administrator. (UK)

 

“It is good to know that there are people all around the world who are wanting to find a cure for brain tumours. The sites at the end are particularly helpful. It puts a much clearer picture on what ‘the walk around the world for brain tumours’ is all about – well done.” – Long term GBM survivor. (Australia)

 

“The book is fantastic” – Brain tumour survivor and support group founder. (USA)

 

“It's a very attractive publication and touching to read.” – Organiser, annual walk fund-raiser (Canada).

 

“The book is wonderful ... It is a creative and easy to look at publication.”  - Mother of a brain tumour survivor. (Australia)

 

“Wonderful!  Talk about encouragement!  It was so neat reading about all of the people all over the world.” – Long term GBM survivor. (USA).

 

“It is really amazing just to see what walkers are doing in aid of the cause.” – Wife of a brain tumour patient. (New Zealand)

 

“Congratulations on a wonderful and inspiring book.” – Sister of a brain tumour survivor (UK).

 

“This is a great initiative. I am pleased to see that brain tumour patients are receiving this societal recognition and support.” Neurosurgeon. (Australia).

 

“I think it is fantastic tool, inspirational, with lovely photographs, stories and comments and a delightful aid in the fight against this wretched disease.” – Brain tumour support group leader (UK).

 

“(It has) come out so nice and colourful with all the details and would no doubt serve as a wonderful means to spread awareness and generate support for all the people with CNS tumours, and their families.” – Brain tumour clinical specialist. (India)

 

“It is a masterpiece and I would like to congratulate you and your colleagues with this great work.” – Leader of national brain tumour support group. (Europe).

 

“I was thrilled to receive my copy of the book in the mail”. – Former caregiver and father of a pediatric brain tumour patient. (Australia)

 

“It is awesome”. - Sister to a former brain tumour patient. (USA)

 

“It is a well presented item” – Husband of a brain tumour patient. (Australia)

 

“Very professional and informative”. – Family friend of former paediatric brain tumour patient (UK).

 

“The book is great” – Neurosurgical nurse. (USA)

 

“I thought the book was fantastic”. – Neurosurgical nurse case coordinator. (Australia)

 

“It is wonderful.” – Annual brain tumour fund-raising walk coordinator. (USA)

 

“I’m loving the IBTA book.  What an amazing concept, to walk in small bursts and add them all together.” – Long time breast cancer survivor and peer group counsellor. (Australia)

 

“We appreciate it very much. Wonderful work. It's beautiful!” – Support organiser for annual brain tumour awareness-raising walk. (USA)

 

“Congratulations … I was very impressed with the report on the CBTRUS research.” – Mother of a brain tumour survivor (Australia).

 

“It is fantastic … I would love the opportunity to take these books to the neurologist offices and cancer centers that I actively visit.” – Daughter of a former brain tumour patient and now coordinator of an awareness-raising group. (USA).

 

“I just received the book today in the mail, and it is amazing!  What a beautiful compilation.  Really, really impressive.” – Mother of a brain tumour survivor and annual awareness walk organiser. (USA)

 

“What a wonderful book it is.” – President, State brain tumour support organisation (USA).

 

“I’m really impressed”. – Brain tumour survivor and journalist (Europe).

 

“I did not realize all the wonderful things that are taking place to advance the cure.” Brain tumour survivor (USA).

 

“It is quite impressive demonstrating what a few people can do to mobilize the world.” – Founder and leader, national paediatric brain tumour support and research funding organisation (USA).

 

“It's a beautiful book”. – Brain tumour survivor (Europe).

 

“I would love to thank all the people involved on such an inspiring project. For the first time in 36 years as a carer for my husband who is severely affected by brain and spinal tumours I finally feel like someone really cares and understands what life is like living with the disease and the effects it has on loved ones and that research is actually being done. Walk On!” – Caregiver to a brain tumour survivor (Australia).

 

“I was very impressed with the wonderful joy that you and your colleagues have done.” – Nurse (Middle East).

 

“I loved the book. It's terrific.” Neurosurgical nurse and brain tumour activist. (USA).