--- title: THRIVING at Brain Cancer in Eastern Iowa description: Contribute to our journey of patients fighting & THRIVING with brain cancer in Iowa. Together we raise awareness, funds & support to advance research, provide treatments & find a cure. image: https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hubfs/Scooters%202023.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com#main-content) [![Thrive Crop](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Thrive%20Crop.png?width=375&height=219&name=Thrive%20Crop.png "Thrive Crop")](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com) - About Us - [Meet Chad](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/chad) - [Who We Fight For](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/journeys) - Finding a Cure - [Brain Cancer Research](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/research) - Fundraisers - [Walk to Cure Brain Cancer](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/walk) - [Shop Apparel Store](https://www.causeteam.com/shop/detail/thrive-brain-cancer-walk-merch) - [Burger & Beer Benefit](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/burger-beer-benefit) - [DON'T DIE Campaign](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/dont-die-beer) - [Become a Sponsor](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/sponsorships) - [BURGER & BEER BENEFIT](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/burger-beer-benefit?hsLang=en) - [DONATE NOW](https://app.hubspot.com/payments/QYQXM7qK9nqbZH?referrer=PAYMENT_LINK) ![MRI Imagery](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MRI%20Imagery.png?width=500&height=620&name=MRI%20Imagery.png) ### CURE BRAIN CANCER # Will you contribute to the journey? #### Help Save and Prolong the Life of Loved Ones Fighting & *THRIVING* with Brain Cancer in Eastern Iowa [DONATE NOW](https://app.hubspot.com/payments/QYQXM7qK9nqbZH?referrer=PAYMENT_LINK) [ATTEND NEXT FUNDRAISER](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/burger-beer-benefit?hsLang=en) ## Our mission with brain cancer is to not just treat - but cure; to not just survive - but *THRIVE!* *#### The diagnosis of brain cancer can be complex, devastating, and deadly with poor prognoses and low survival rates. Currently, there is no cure and it continues to be underfunded, making minimal advancements in treatments. We need your help saving thousands of lives by raising awareness and funds for brain cancer. ### The People Fighting Brain Cancer Read journeys of our local loved ones, friends, family and community members who have been impacted with brain cancer, and need your help. [Who We Fight For](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/journeys?hsLang=en) ### The Research Aiming to Cure Learn about the team led by Doctors Calvin Carter and Sunny Huang seeking to transform brain cancer therapy.  [The Research Team](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/research?hsLang=en) ### The Difference of Your Donation Help fund local research and offer real hope of dramatic improvements in the management and treatment of brain cancer in Eastern Iowa. [Fund Critical Research](https://app.hubspot.com/payments/QYQXM7qK9nqbZH?referrer=PAYMENT_LINK)* *### Brain Cancer Statistics 2023 ## Help Us ***THRIVE*** Against the Odds 24810 Adults in the U.S. will be diagnosed with primary cancerous brain and CNS tumors. 10 th Leading cause of death for both men and women. 18990 Deaths will occur in the U.S. from primary cancerous brain and CNS tumors. 85 %+ of all primary CNS tumors are brain tumors. [Your Donation Can Make a Difference](https://app.hubspot.com/payments/QYQXM7qK9nqbZH?referrer=PAYMENT_LINK)* **![Thrive Crop](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Thrive%20Crop.png?width=175&height=102&name=Thrive%20Crop.png)* *We need your help joining the fight against brain cancer in Eastern Iowa! Your support can make a difference and help save or prolong the life of a loved one battling the odds in your local community. Please consider being a part of our journey. THRIVE Brain Cancer is a 501(c)(3) non-profit EIN 99-2975526.* ### Contribute to the Journey [Who We Fight For](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/journeys?hsLang=en) [The Golden Halo Research ](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/research?hsLang=en) [Walk to Cure Brain Cancer](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/walk?hsLang=en) [Burger & Beer Benefit](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/burger-beer-benefit?hsLang=en) [Make a Donation](https://app.hubspot.com/payments/FSgRSzf6?referrer=PAYMENT_LINK) #### Questions? For more information, please contact: [thrivebraincancer@gmail.com](mailto:thrivebraincancer@gmail.com) [310-560-0342](tel:310-560-0342) --- - Terms and Services - Privacy Policy*