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We’re here tonight to
raise money for brain
tumor victims and
research…
…and to celebrate the life
of our friend,
Chad Bordwell
Chad was a 36 year old loving
husband and father of 3
young girls.
He was also a son, brother,
and friend to many.
He was a driven individual,
personally as well as
professionally as a Direct
Supply Partner.
He was an avid runner,
completing 9 marathons, and
a sport enthusiast.
Chad began having headaches in November 2009 just
after completing the Chicago marathon (his 9th).
He was diagnosed with an astrocytoma/glioblastoma
multiforme (GBM) tumor just after Thanksgiving.
He faced every challenge in his brief fight head-on.
He was able to make it home from the hospital for a
week to spend time with his girls, attend their
Christmas program, and log some treadmill miles.
Chad passed away on December 18, 2009.
During his brief battle with the disease, Chad willingly
participated in the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Brain
Tumor Research Program.
He wanted to be able to help other brain tumor victims
saying
“I just want to figure out a way to beat this thing, if not for
me, then for others.”
Chad never failed to tell visitors to be sure to let their
loved ones know how much they were loved everyday
and to give their kids a hug.
There are nearly 700,000 people in the U.S.
Americans living with a brain tumor.
Over 138,000 are malignant.
Nearly 70,000 new cases of primary brain tumors
will be diagnosed this year.
34% will be malignant.
This year, nearly 14,000 people will lose their
battle with a brain tumor.
Sources: American Brain Tumor Association
The causes of brain tumors are currently
unknown.
Brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer
deaths among children and young adults.
There are 120 different types of brain tumors.
Sources: National Brain Tumor Society, Acceleratebraincancercure.org
CHASING CHAD IS FORMED
First formed in December 2009 as
a group to support and inspire
Chad when he was in the hospital
Many friends pledged to complete
the equivalent of a marathon (26.2
miles) of physical activity during
the month.
Chad asked that we use the
enthusiasm and support to help
raise money for brain cancer
research.
CHASING CHAD MISSION
Chasing Chad promotes a healthier
lifestyle by striving for and achieving
bold fitness goals, while raising
money and awareness for Brain
Cancer Research in memory of our
friend Chad Bordwell
CHASING CHAD MISSION
• We promote, raise awareness and provide financial and
other support to benefit the research and treatment of brain
cancer and brain tumors.
• We participate and organize events that involve and/or
encourage physical fitness and healthy lifestyles.
• We gather, receive, study and disseminate information about
the diagnosis and treatment of brain cancer.
• We assist families that are struggling with or have been
affected by brain cancer in the Wisconsin area.
CHASING CHAD ACCOMPLISHMENTS
In the past 5 years Chasing Chad has been able to:
• Donate $70,000 to the Medical College of Wisconsin
for their Brain Tumor Research Program (2010 through
2014)
• Donate 150
Hospital
books for new patients at Froedtert
• Provide thousands of dollars to brain tumor
patients helping many of them secure safe treatments
• Allocate $18,000 for additional local patient support
WHO IS CHASING CHAD?
It’s you ……
WHO IS CHASING CHAD?
And you…
WHO IS CHASING CHAD?
And you…
WHO IS CHASING CHAD?
You are Chasing Chad
WHO IS CHASING CHAD?
You are a part of Chasing Chad
YOU ARE FUNDING RESEARCH
From 2010 through 2015, Chasing Chad has been able to
donate over $70,000 to the Medical College of Wisconsin
for brain tumor research.
YOU ARE FUNDING RESEARCH
Each year, our board meets with MCW doctors and staff to
learn about the new technology and advances being made
and how our contributions are helping.
YOU ARE FUNDING RESEARCH
Excerpt from a report the Medical College of Wisconsin
Cancer Center provided to Chasing Chad earlier this year….
All of these programs offer hope for a future free of
brain cancer. But increased funding from philanthropy is
needed to make this research and other novel and
collaborative projects prosper and grow.
We are grateful for your past donations to the Medical
College of Wisconsin Cancer Center and your generosity to
neuro-oncology research here. We hope you will continue to
support the valuable Brain Cancer Research Program at the
MCW Cancer Center.
MCW DEVELOPMENTS
• Photodynamic therapy with Photofrin
Light technology trial on malignant brain tumors
demonstrating long-term survival of 40-50%.
Dr. Harry Whelan, professor of Neurology: treatment utilizes
photo-sensitizing drugs injected into the bloodstream. The
drug accumulates in the cancer cells. A laser light activates
the drug, which then attacks the cancer cells and also
damages the blood vessels that are feeding the tumor.
• MCW one of 13 teams to win Neuro Startup Challenge (an
open innovation competition)
MCW working on a tool for early detection of brain tumors using
a marker that detects new blood vessel formation
YOU ARE HELPING LOCAL
BRAIN TUMOR PATIENTS
Ella
Aubrey
Lexie
Ron
Alison
Lindsey
Lori
Becki
Luis
ELLA
Ella was in 1st grade when she was diagnosed with a
Craniopharyngioma at Children’s Hospital. Her
treatment included proton beam radiation in Boston.
YOU paid for her family’s stay at Christopher’s Haven
during her 6 weeks of treatment.
BECKI
Becki was diagnosed with a glioblastoma in
November 2013. YOU contributed to a fund raiser
created by Becki’s family and friends.
LORI
Lori needed new tires on her vehicle to
make her daily trips to Madison for
radiation treatments safe.
YOU bought new tires for Lori
and her family felt more
secure.
ALISON
YOU paid $1,000
toward Alison’s
medical expenses.
LINDSEY
Lindsey is here tonight with her
mother.
Lindsey participated in Chasing
Chad’s Sundown Dash 5K run in
Janesville this past August.
YOU helped Lindsey get some
much needed repairs
completed on her car.
LEXIE
Janesville’s Lexie Seaver releases
the ceremonial first pitch before
Friday night’s game between the
Brewers and Dodgers at Miller Park.
Seaver, 29, is battling a recurrence of
brain cancer.
Lexie was diagnosed with a glioblastoma in July of 2011. She
underwent surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation. As with
most tumors, in August 2014, Lexie’s scheduled scan showed several
areas of tumor regrowth.
YOU paid some of Lexie’s expenses.
KAYLA
Add Make A Wish …..
Thank you for being a part of Chasing Chad. Let’s
continue making a real difference in the life of real
people tonight.
Let’s help, right now, for
the patients
for their families
for Chad