2012 Humor to Fight the Tumor Event

On Saturday, September 22, Humor to Fight the Tumor held its annual gala. It was a record setting night, both in terms of attendance and dollars raised for The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA). Seven hundred people attended, and over $304,000 was raised to provide research and awareness tor the disease. To date we have raised over $1.4 million. The 9th Annual Gala featured remarks from Dr. Nadia Laack, a radiation oncologist from Mayo Clinic about the bright future of proton beam therapy in fight against brain tumors. Also part of the evening were live and silent auctions, comedy from John Bush, and stories of hope and determination by our four honorees: Jackie Carlson, Mia Gerold, Mike Nanne, Kyhaunn Woods.