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Help Shea raise money

For participating in The 2023 ASICS Falmouth Road Race

Welcome to my 2023 ASICS Falmouth Road Race Page!

I am very excited to run the 2023 Falmouth Road Race with the Gray Nation Endurance Team, supporting an organization close to my heart, the National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS)! My life was forever changed when I received a devastating brain tumor diagnosis and was told I would have brain surgery to partially remove an astrocytoma. It has been a very challenging year for my family and me, physically, mentally, and emotionally. The surgery was no walk in the park (lasting almost 12 hours), and my recovery was long and hard. I faced months of physical therapy and treatments for debilitating headaches and nerve pain in my legs. I am fortunate that, for now, my tumor is stable. My treatment plan going forward will be serial imaging and to "watch and wait" for any changes. 

One year post-op, I feel more and more like myself every day and would love to raise money for brain tumor research & advocacy. I am running in honor of my brain tumor journey and in memory of all those who have not been as fortunate. 100% of your donation to the NBTS will support treatment advances, innovation in the field of neurology, and expanded support for patients and caregivers of those affected by brain tumors. Thank you for helping me and considering donating to such a tremendously impactful organization!

I would also like to thank my family & friends for all of their love and support, my excellent doctors and care team at Boston Medical Center for giving me the best possible treatment, and anyone who has prayed for me or sent me well wishes throughout my diagnosis and recovery :)

Thank you!

Shea O'Donovan

644ab3bdbef5b.jpgMy nurses at BMC requested the therapy dogs come to visit me :)

644ab5bb35f4f.jpgFinally coming home & testing out new hairstyles with the back of my head completely shaved.

644ab480431ae.jpgMy "therapy" dog Kali, that we got during my recovery!

Description

National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) unrelentingly invests in, mobilizes, and unites the brain tumor community to discover a cure, deliver effective treatments, and advocate for patients and caregivers.

Building on over 30 years of experience, National Brain Tumor Society is the largest patient advocacy organization in the United States committed to curing brain tumors and improving the lives of patients and families. With thousands beside us, our collective voices and actions are a powerful force for progress. 

Please make a gift today to support our vision to conquer and cure brain tumors—once and for all.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Aug 14 The Gantt family is proud of you ❤️ You go girl!! $28.10
Aug 14 Linda Fowles So proud of you, Shea! Undisclosed amount
Aug 14 David O’Donoghue Well done Shea - best of luck for the race! $55.35
Aug 13 Nicole $28.10
Aug 13 Laurie Undisclosed amount
Aug 12 Carter Donovan Go Shea you are a real inspiration for overcoming adversity with such grace! $55.35
Aug 12 Denise Sammarco Undisclosed amount
Aug 12 Marianne Kittle $11.75
Aug 12 Barbara Fox Go! Shea Go ❤️😘😊💪 $55.35
Aug 12 Katie Abercrombie Keep crushing life!! $55.35