To date, the Be Brave for Life Foundation has raised over $1,000,000 to improve the quality of life for those affected by cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM) and non-cancerous brain tumors by raising awareness and funding innovative research. Together, we will make a difference for patients and families!
Riley’s Story
Riley Callen founded Be Brave for Life in 2015. Here is her story.
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As you raise funds to create awareness around and support research for cavernous malformations and non-cancerous brain tumors, you will discover the power that comes from being brave!
Surgery. The only cure for Cerebral Cavernous Malformation (CCM).
While four decades of research into CCM has resulted in a greater understanding of the growth of these lesions, treatment options remain limited. Today, they CANNOT be directly treated with medicine. Without surgery, symptoms can only be managed or monitored. The risks of surgery are high. It can cause permanent neurological deficits, especially in the brainstem, and there is still a high chance of recurrence.
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