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Miles For Hope, Inc. Seeks To Raise $50,000 to Fund Brain Cancer Vaccine Clinical Trial
Miles for Hope, a national brain tumor charity, is asking the public for help in raising the remaining $50,000 during the month of May, which is also brain tumor awareness month, for the first of two brain cancer vaccine clinical trials in 2011.
CLEARWATER, FL, April 29, 2011 /Florida PR News/ -- Miles For Hope, Inc. is soliciting the public for donations in May to fund the first of two brain cancer vaccine clinical trials in 2011, one for low-grade brain tumor patients and one for pediatric patients.
"Since May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month, this campaign is an excellent way to promote awareness while raising funds for cutting-edge treatments," said Barb Gibbs, Executive Director of Miles For Hope, Inc. "We can ensure, with the help of the public, that people with low-grade brain tumors and pediatric patients will have access to treatments which are less toxic and provide a better quality of life than conventional treatments."
Tax-deductible donations can be made online at http://MilesForHope.org or through US Mail to Miles For Hope, 1684 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL 33765.
About Miles for Hope: Miles for Hope is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funding for brain tumor research. It was founded in 2008 by Robert Gibbs, Vice-president and a brain tumor survivor, and his wife, Barb. Miles for Hope, Inc. also provides travel assistance to brain tumor patients enrolled in clinical trials.
Miles for Hope was established by Bob & Barb Gibbs to raise funds for promising brain tumor clinical trials and research. We are dedicated to raising funds to improve current treatments for brain tumors, and to assist brain tumor patients with travel expenses for their treatment.
Our goal at Miles for Hope is to provide a complete source for cutting edge treatment and support for both the patient and care givers. There are many wonderful sources of information on the internet for brain tumors, and our goal is to compile these resources at one location. Here you will find a large support forum full of information, the most current clinical trial information, breaking news regarding brain tumors, and other support and awareness tools for your use in combating and fighting brain tumors.
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Barb Gibbs
Miles for Hope
Executive Director
2183 Logan Street
Clearwater, Florida
USA 33765
Voice: (727) 781-4673
Fax: (727) 781-6425
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