Brain Tumor Center Blog

Organizers of the Second Annual Walk Ahead for a Brain Tumor Cure wish to thank walkers, runners, volunteers, sponsors and donors for lifting the event past its goals! More than 1,600 people participated in the event, and donations have passed $167,000 and continue to come in.

The Acoustic Neuroma Association's 20th national symposium is off to a blockbuster start at the Cincinnati Hilton Netherland Plaza. Nearly 200 attendees from 30 states are here, and they are getting first-rate information about acoustic neuroma from experts from around the United States.

Philip Theodosopoulos, MD, a top qualifier, prepares for the 15-lap finale.

For the second straight year, the UC Brain Tumor Team-Building Event brought supporters, clinicians, management and staff together for lunch and an afternoon of karting at the Motorsports Country Club in Batavia, Ohio. The storm clouds broke for the occasion, and team members had a chance to rev up their engines without worrying about stoplights or coplights.

Kathy Beechem, above left, visits the UC Brain Tumor Center's table Tuesday and enjoys a chat with Stella Warnick, mother of Medical Director Ron Warnick, MD.

Kathy Beechem, retired Executive Vice President of US Bank and Chair of the UC Brain Tumor Center's Community Advisory Board, was honored as an Enquirer Woman of the Year Tuesday at the Hyatt Regency downtown. Ms. Beechem was honored along with nine other outstanding Cincinnati women, who have made significant contributions in their professional lives and as volunteers.