Our Mission

The Richmond Brain Tumor Support Group is a non-profit dedicated to providing support for brain tumor survivors and their loved ones, promoting awareness for brain tumor issues, and advocating for brain tumor research in Central Virginia.

Cure BT

The Cure BT slogan and image were created by Richmond Brain Tumor Support Group members Bill and Jean Greishaber, with some design help from member Joe Nagy. The design is intended to send a clear message of hope for a cure for brain tumors. Awareness is the path to a cure, and this support group uses the CureBT image as a way to raise awareness. CureBT lapel pins and static window stickers are available at support group meetings for a small donation..

What can I expect from the
Richmond Brain Tumor Support Group?

• Understanding, support and encouragement – Attending a support group gives survivors and their loved ones a chance to meet others who are dealing with a brain tumor in their life. Understanding and insight from others with similar experiences gives a sense of not being alone with your fear, confusion, anger, and hope. Feeling comfortable enough to discuss your brain tumor openly can provide tremendous relief, and a chance to help others as well.

• Privacy and Confidentiality – There is never any pressure to talk or share before you feel ready. Personal information shared in the group remains in the group.

• Quarterly Newsletter – The CureBT Buzz brings you fresh news for each season of the year. Recent features have included research updates, summaries of recent support group events, and reports on special events here in Central Virginia. A schedule of events giveyou reminder copy to post between meetings.

• Guest Speakers – Presentations from medical professionals provide the support group with vital information and a chance to ask questions in a relaxed atmosphere. Speakers from health related fields offer a sense of balance to how we view our health care options. Some recent topics from guest speakers include: neurosurgery, radiation oncology, acupuncture, physical therapy, speech pathology, neuropathology, nutrition, and yoga.
  

• Special Outings and Events – Brain Tumor Action Week at the beginning of May each year provides opportunities for promoting awareness. Past events have included trips to Washington DC to attend a national meeting on brain tumor issues, setting up information tables at area hospitals, and even a benefit concert produced by members of our group. Chances to get together just for fun come at least twice a year at our Summer Picnic and Holiday Party. Other past special events have included trips to sporting events such as VCU basketball, and the Richmond Braves.

  What will be expected of me if I attend the support group?

  • Attendance is your decision – feel free to come to every meeting, or as time, health and interest allow. There is no official membership for the group, and no membership fees. If you would like to be included in our mailing list for the quarterly newsletter, and for email updates, please submit your contact information by clicking on Contact Us.
  • When attending the support group, please keep all group sharing confidential, and be considerate of the needs of others to share their thoughts and feelings.

  Meetings

  • Richmond Brain Tumor Support Group meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
  • Meetings are from 7 pm to 9 pm unless otherwise announced. All meetings are announced in the Thursday Health section of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, in our newsletter the CureBT Buzz, and here on the web site by clicking on Calendar.
  • Meetings are held the Education Center of St Mary’s Hospital, 5801 Bremo Road, in Richmond, VA 23226. The Education Center is located down the hall from the cafeteria on the main lobby level of the hospital. Please check the posted schedule at the entrance of the Education Center for the meeting room number.
  • If you can not attend in person, please call in at 888-617-3400 code 187033 to participate.