NCCN Foundation is hosting a luncheon fundraiser on May 16, 2024 at the Junior League of Houston in Houston, Texas. This fundraiser will educate and empower people affected by cancer through free patient resources and oncology innovations.
Special speaker Dr. Courtney Burnett will share her incredible story of self-diagnosing her brain tumor (which turned out to be an incurable and rare form of brain cancer) while studying medicine in Thailand at the age of 29.
Dr. Burnett continues to treat patients in a hospital setting, and creator of the well-known blog, “Elephant, Lotus, Brain Tumor” and author of the award-winning memoir Difficult Gifts. Most inspiring is how Dr. Burnett sees her diagnosis as a difficult gift: a gift that can teach, motivate, change, and inspire. She is also passionate about raising awareness of brain cancer and patient advocacy.
NCCN Foundation is grateful to the Host Committee for their commitment to this event and to helping those affected by cancer.
To join us and learn more about NCCN Foundation, please email Jen Sweeney at sweeney@nccn.org or go to https://nccnfoundation.givingfuel.com/lotusluncheon to RSVP.