ANGELS AMONG US

In the past 4 years, The Brian Bedell 2-Young Foundation has contributed over $139,000 to Duke's Angels Among Us 5K and Family Fun Walk Event, Duke’s annual fundraising event for The Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center. 

Photo Above: Team Bedell 2-Young at Angels Among Us 

The Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke is internationally recognized as a leader in research and treatment of brain tumors.  Those diagnosed with brain cancer are often told that there is very little chance of survival.  At The Brain Tumor Center, Brian was given groundbreaking treatments by a caring medical staff and, most importantly, was offered hope that helped sustain him throughout his brave battle with brain cancer. “At Duke there is Hope.”

Because of everyone’s amazing dedication and generosity, in the past 4 years Brian’s foundation has been able to donate over $139,000 to Angels Among Us. In 2006, with a donation of over $70,000.00, we were honored with the “Newcomer of the Year” award (finishing as the 2nd highest fundraiser), and in 2007, we achieved our goal of being a top 5 contributor.  In 2008, the foundation once again was among the top 10 fundraising teams, and in 2009, the foundation contributed to Angels Among Us to help raise an amazing $1,410,540 towards brain cancer research.

Money donated has gone towards purchasing crucial and innovative equipment for diagnosing and treating brain tumors.  With recent cuts in government funding, funds have also used to keep the best and brightest medical staff at the Brain Tumor Center.  For specific details on how we’re making a difference with funds for Angels  Among Us see http://www.angelsamongus.org.

We have really helped to make a difference!