By Rob Sutter


When it comes to the multitude of causes which people can direct their attention to, glioblastoma research is certainly on the list. This bit of research can cause many events to come about and people can attend them, in order to raise awareness as well as funding. Even though this is true, one has to consider the many audiences which should be targeted as well. Video games, to name one example, seem to appeal to a certain demographic and events have to be adjusted as such.

It's not like cancer research isn't being done constantly today. For instance, the Courier-Mail website spoke about a protein that was found in the most aggressive of brain tumors referred to as EphA3. As a result, treatment is being done with antibody known to clear this tumor type. Yes, it may be a matter of small steps when it comes to research but I believe that all of those steps will come together in order to formulate a strong treatment that everyone can use.

Research seems to come about thanks to these steps but one cannot underestimate the importance of funds. Companies like Voices Against Brain Cancer do fine work but being able to raise money is important for the ultimate goal. Glioblastoma research can be helped by a good number of events such as the Join the Voices Run/Walk that VABC holds on an annual basis. These activities are important but I feel like fans are attracted to different things and video games are as different as you could expect.

It's not like big companies that people know of haven't been able to help causes in the past. World Wrestling Entertainment, for instance, partnered with Susan G. Komen in order to raise awareness for breast cancer. Imagine if a big video game company like Nintendo worked with an organization in order to assist awareness for brain cancer. Families and gamers alike are attracted to the Nintendo brand and would undoubtedly be exposed to the efforts of the organization in order to help cancer.

Glioblastoma research is something that I strongly support and I can only hope that others feel the same about it, too. People can have such an impact on any kind of research for detrimental causes and it's usually going to come about thanks to their financial actions. Not many people are aware of the great turnouts that these events can have, both in people who attend and the level of funds raised. I believe that gaming can be, more or less, the same where money can be seen thanks to those who want to play.




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