Drew Goodman's Fundraising Page

We are over 1/2 way to our goal - almost to 75%!

WOW, the generosity is AWESOME!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Only 175 more $10 donations to go!!!

Hello,

My name is Drew and I am raising money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. I have less than 3 weeks to raise my money, so please make a contribution.  Every penny counts. No amount is too small or unappreciated

If 500 people donate $10 I will reach the $5000 goal. Please pass this to EVERYONE you know. Together we WILL make a difference!

At 4 years old  I was diagnosed with a highly aggressive, adult brain tumor, rarely seen in children. The name of this beast is a Glioblastoma Multiforme. My parents were told to go home and enjoy their time of 5 – 12 months. I am happy to say it has been 4 years and I am doing well.

This is what I have been through the past four years, as written by my mom, Gina...

On April 22, 2004, Drew was diagnosed with brain cancer. He had a 2 ½ hour surgery to remove 98% of the tumor. The surgery went well and Drew recovered quickly. The only side effects were right arm/hand and leg/foot were weak. They had less movement and control. For treatment, Drew was then entered into phase III clinical trial that included 33 radiation treatments, 42 days of Temodar (chemotherapy) with 10 additional rounds of Temodar. One year from diagnosis, Drew completed the last round of chemo required for the clinical trial. As of, May 23, 2005, Drew has completed the treatment portion of the clinica