Brain Cancer Awareness ~ Rich Coyle
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For our Final Exam in one of my college classes we are asked to do a project on something we can raise awareness on. I dedicate this project to my Dad who recently passed away due to Gliomablastoma Multiforme Grade 4 Brain Cancer (Inoperable Brain Cancer).
I want to help raise awarness for this type of Brain Cancer to help produce that one treatment that can cure this inoperable disease so people don't have to lose a love one like I did.
A little money goes a long way, even if its just $1, we appreciate any donations that you provide to help make a difference and raise the awareness that is needed.
Donations will go to the National Brain Cancer Society. Join the fight, "Together, we are stronger than the disease".
http://braintumor.org/join-the-fight/
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My father Richard Charles Coyle, passed away on Friday October 30, 2015 at age 55 after fighting Gliomablastoma Multiforme Grade 4 Brian Cancer for almost a year.
My Dad leaves behind our extremly strong and loving family which includes my amazing Mom, and my three siblings: Danny (20), Aidan (17), and Emily (17). My Dad also leaves behind his two loving and caring parents Patrick and Marge, as well as his siblings, Tom, Juliana, and Maureen, and is predeceased by his brother, Patrick. He leaves behind 24 nieces and nephews, and 3 great-nephews and their loving families.
My father was born in Douglaston, Queens. He graduated from Arch Bishop Malloy High School, Boston College and NYU Business School. He started out his career at J.P. Morgan in fixed income sales, was an SVP at the Stanford Research Group, Managing Director at Schwab Research Group and then became a Managing Director of Institutional Sales with Washington Group at Potomac Research. My Dad was the hardest worker, he truly loved his job and loved working with his colleagues and clients.
Other than his work life my dad loved being involved in all of his kids sporting events. He was one heck of a coach and would not miss one of our sporting events for the world. Even if three of his kids had games at the same time he would always manage to make it to all of them.
Other things my Dad enjoyed were family vacations to the beach, and having laughs with his many wonderful friends.
The most important thing about my Dad was his personality. He was blessed with the most wonderful sense of humor which he shared joyfully with everyone around him, with a twinkle in his eye and a good word or story to share. He would manage to make anyone laugh no matter what occasion.
He was a avid Boston College sports fan, and loved working in the yard. He especially loved blowing the leaves, which was a big tradition in our family amongst the kids and him.
My father was a pillar of strength and his dedication to our family, his friends, and his faith was an inspiration.
He will be missed by many, but especially me and my family most. I love you Dad.
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About: Gliomablastoma Multiforme Grade 4 Brain Cancer
Description and Location:
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common and deadliest of malignant primary brain tumors in adults and is one of a group of tumors referred to as gliomas. Classified as a Grade IV (most serious) astrocytoma, GBM develops from the lineage of star-shaped glial cells, called astrocytes, that support nerve cells. GBM develops primarily in the cerebral hemispheres but can develop in other parts of the brain, brainstem, or spinal cord. Because of its lethalness, GBM was selected as the first brain tumor to be sequenced as part of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA Website), a national effort to map the genomes of the many types of cancer. In this effort, researchers discovered that GBM has four distinct genetic subtypes that respond differently to aggressive therapies, making treatment extremely difficult and challenging. Parallel research Parallel research at Johns Hopkins University also contributed to the expansion of genomic information on GBM.
Characteristics:
- Can be composed of several different cell types
- Can develop directly or evolve from lower grade astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma
- Most common in older individuals and more common in men than women
-Less common in children
- Median survival rate of ~15 months; 5-year survival rate of ~4%
- The cause is unknown, but increasingly research is pointing toward genetic mutations
Source:
http://braintumor.org/brain-tumor-information/understanding-brain-tumors/tumor-types/#glioblastoma-multiforme
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Why we are doing this:
First, we are doing this to honor my father and help raise awareness for this terrible disease that took his life away from him at such a young age.
Secondly, We are doing this because our Final Exam for our class asks us to raise awareness on a important topic in the world today. So we are practicing the mission of Jesuit education to form students who are “Men and Women For and With Others” who are committed to Magis – the “more universal good” – by raising awareness and empowering meaningful and socially-responsible action. We want to motivate people to learn, think, speak, and act differently towards Brain Cancer Awareness.
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Our Appreciation:
If you decide to Donate we would be extremly grateful. One, for supporting our cause, and two for honoring my amazing father. Every cent makes a difference, so please help us raise awareness for such an important issue in the world today.
Thank you so much,
Brian Coyle (and the rest of the Coyle family)
Nathan Mouch (Class Partner)
I want to help raise awarness for this type of Brain Cancer to help produce that one treatment that can cure this inoperable disease so people don't have to lose a love one like I did.
A little money goes a long way, even if its just $1, we appreciate any donations that you provide to help make a difference and raise the awareness that is needed.
Donations will go to the National Brain Cancer Society. Join the fight, "Together, we are stronger than the disease".
http://braintumor.org/join-the-fight/
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My father Richard Charles Coyle, passed away on Friday October 30, 2015 at age 55 after fighting Gliomablastoma Multiforme Grade 4 Brian Cancer for almost a year.
My Dad leaves behind our extremly strong and loving family which includes my amazing Mom, and my three siblings: Danny (20), Aidan (17), and Emily (17). My Dad also leaves behind his two loving and caring parents Patrick and Marge, as well as his siblings, Tom, Juliana, and Maureen, and is predeceased by his brother, Patrick. He leaves behind 24 nieces and nephews, and 3 great-nephews and their loving families.
My father was born in Douglaston, Queens. He graduated from Arch Bishop Malloy High School, Boston College and NYU Business School. He started out his career at J.P. Morgan in fixed income sales, was an SVP at the Stanford Research Group, Managing Director at Schwab Research Group and then became a Managing Director of Institutional Sales with Washington Group at Potomac Research. My Dad was the hardest worker, he truly loved his job and loved working with his colleagues and clients.
Other than his work life my dad loved being involved in all of his kids sporting events. He was one heck of a coach and would not miss one of our sporting events for the world. Even if three of his kids had games at the same time he would always manage to make it to all of them.
Other things my Dad enjoyed were family vacations to the beach, and having laughs with his many wonderful friends.
The most important thing about my Dad was his personality. He was blessed with the most wonderful sense of humor which he shared joyfully with everyone around him, with a twinkle in his eye and a good word or story to share. He would manage to make anyone laugh no matter what occasion.
He was a avid Boston College sports fan, and loved working in the yard. He especially loved blowing the leaves, which was a big tradition in our family amongst the kids and him.
My father was a pillar of strength and his dedication to our family, his friends, and his faith was an inspiration.
He will be missed by many, but especially me and my family most. I love you Dad.
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About: Gliomablastoma Multiforme Grade 4 Brain Cancer
Description and Location:
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common and deadliest of malignant primary brain tumors in adults and is one of a group of tumors referred to as gliomas. Classified as a Grade IV (most serious) astrocytoma, GBM develops from the lineage of star-shaped glial cells, called astrocytes, that support nerve cells. GBM develops primarily in the cerebral hemispheres but can develop in other parts of the brain, brainstem, or spinal cord. Because of its lethalness, GBM was selected as the first brain tumor to be sequenced as part of The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA Website), a national effort to map the genomes of the many types of cancer. In this effort, researchers discovered that GBM has four distinct genetic subtypes that respond differently to aggressive therapies, making treatment extremely difficult and challenging. Parallel research Parallel research at Johns Hopkins University also contributed to the expansion of genomic information on GBM.
Characteristics:
- Can be composed of several different cell types
- Can develop directly or evolve from lower grade astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma
- Most common in older individuals and more common in men than women
-Less common in children
- Median survival rate of ~15 months; 5-year survival rate of ~4%
- The cause is unknown, but increasingly research is pointing toward genetic mutations
Source:
http://braintumor.org/brain-tumor-information/understanding-brain-tumors/tumor-types/#glioblastoma-multiforme
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Why we are doing this:
First, we are doing this to honor my father and help raise awareness for this terrible disease that took his life away from him at such a young age.
Secondly, We are doing this because our Final Exam for our class asks us to raise awareness on a important topic in the world today. So we are practicing the mission of Jesuit education to form students who are “Men and Women For and With Others” who are committed to Magis – the “more universal good” – by raising awareness and empowering meaningful and socially-responsible action. We want to motivate people to learn, think, speak, and act differently towards Brain Cancer Awareness.
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Our Appreciation:
If you decide to Donate we would be extremly grateful. One, for supporting our cause, and two for honoring my amazing father. Every cent makes a difference, so please help us raise awareness for such an important issue in the world today.
Thank you so much,
Brian Coyle (and the rest of the Coyle family)
Nathan Mouch (Class Partner)
Organizer
Brian Coyle
Organizer
Cincinnati, OH