In 2023 The Douglas MacRae Award đof Courageđ was created by Brain Cancer Canada and Marie Anne MacRae (Douglasâ wife).âŻÂ Doug joined Brain Cancer Canada as an ambassador while he was in the throes of his experience with GBM. He was an artist, photographer, motorcycle racer, and world traveler.Â
The award acknowledges individuals who demonstrate humility and kindness, who work selflessly to improve human welfare, have a positive impact on community, and demonstrate grit and fierce resilience in the face of adversity.Â
Last yearâs gala,Â
@DrMDCusimano was presented with the inaugural award. Â
This year, the award will be presented to Emily McIntosh, PhD in Biomechanics,  BCC Ambassador, patient advocate, and brain cancer survivor and thriver.  Â
Emily embodies and exudes every characteristic that this award represents. Her tenacity, humility, kindness, sense of humour, knowledge, commitment, and shear brilliance are gifts to everyone she interacts with.Â
Brain Cancer Canada is profoundly grateful for her contributions.Â
Join us this September 26th, at Paramount Event Space as Marie Anne MacRae honours Emily with the Douglas MacRae Award of Courage at the 2024 Gala for Brain Cancer Research:
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