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May 17, 2012
Megan McCann

Runners brave wind, rain to support brain tumor research

Runners supporting NBTI get ready to head for the starting line

More than 1,500 runners braved wind and rain as they raced along Chicago’s Lakefront in support of brain cancer research during the 2012 Magellan Development Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K on Saturday, May 12. The event raised more than $100,000 for the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute (NBTI).

Magellan Development has supported NBTI for the past three years by naming it as the official charity of the race, which is held in May during Brain Tumor Awareness Month. The company chose to support the Institute after Louis Berger, the late husband of Robin Loewenberg Berger, chief marketing officer for Magellan Development, was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

“Magellan is proud to support the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute in its quest to find improved treatments and eventually a cure for brain cancer,” said Loewenberg Berger. “This race is a wonderful way to commemorate Brain Tumor Awareness Month and help educate the public about this disease.” 

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May 14, 2012
Megan McCann

National Stroke Awareness Month: Know the risk factors and signs of a stroke

Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and the number one cause of adult disability in the country. While stroke often occurs without warning, understanding risk factors and learning to recognize symptoms can potentially save lives and limit damage if a stroke occurs. In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month, Northwestern Medicine® experts encourage consumers learn about their potential risk factors and start making lifestyle decisions that may decrease their likelihood of having a stroke.

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May 11, 2012
Megan McCann

Running to support brain tumor research

On Saturday morning, more than 3,000 runners will pound the pavement in support of brain tumor research at the 2012 Magellan Development Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K. The race benefits the Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute (NBTI) which is a comprehensive program that merges clinical research with medical and surgical treatment for brain and spinal tumor patients. Among the runners will be physicians, nurses and other clinicians, as well as many people personally affected by brain tumors.

One of those participating will be 59 year-old Charlie Porter, a resident of Evanston, who is a patient of NBTI and an avid runner. Porter ran track and field for Northwestern University in the 1970s and picked up competitive running again about seven years ago. A member of the Evanston Running Club, Porter participates in team relay races that cover distances up to 200 miles over time spans of 22 to 25 hours.

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May 11, 2012
Lindsey Fox

White coat ceremony inducts high school students into Northwestern Medicine® Scholars Program

There are many characteristics that symbolize a physician, but no tangible item distinguishes a doctor more than their white coat. On Tuesday, May 8, six young students from Westinghouse College Prep on Chicago’s west side received honorary white coats at the Northwestern Medicine® Scholars Program induction ceremony.

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May 11, 2012
Stephanie J. Lieber

Following in my mother's footsteps

As a young girl, I remember watching my mother and her friends sitting around our dining room table discussing how they could do something to help their friend Lynn who had recently passed away after her battle with breast cancer.  They were not doctors or researchers, just 18 friends determined to make a difference. 

What started as a small group of women trying to save their friend, has since transformed into a movement.   While Lynn lost her battle with cancer in 1984, her memory is honored every day and her friends continue to fight with the perseverance Lynn showed during the six years following her diagnosis.   The group formally launched the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation, which has raised more than $25 million for breast cancer research since its inception. 

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