Not a day goes by where I don’t think about my dad. Curtis Graves was more than just a father — he was a guiding light, a source of strength, and a man whose legacy continues to live on through those who loved him. Today, on the seventh annual Glioblastoma (GBM) Awareness Day, I share his story with a heavy heart and a strong sense of purpose.
In 2023, our world shattered when my dad was diagnosed with glioblastoma, the most aggressive and deadliest form of brain cancer. Just two weeks later, he was gone. There was no time to fight, no time to hope, no time to plan for better outcomes. GBM takes so much, so fast — and it doesn’t wait.
GBM is the most common and complex brain cancer, with a survival rate that has barely improved in decades. Despite its devastating impact, research and treatment options lag far behind those for other cancers. That’s why GBM Awareness Day is so important. It's not just a date on the calendar — it’s a call to action.
In honor of my Dad, Curtis Graves, I’m boosting the signal about glioblastoma (GBM) today on GBM Awareness Day. GBM is the deadliest and most common type of brain cancer — and we can’t wait for better treatments and a cure. Learn more at braintumor.org/gbmday.
Please help me raise awareness on #GBMDay to ensure better treatments, a better quality of life, and cures for GBM patients and caregivers. Together, we can push for change — for the families still fighting, for the lives lost too soon, and for a future where a diagnosis doesn’t mean a death sentence.
Glioblastoma is a thief. But on this day, we shine a light. We tell the world our stories. We fight for the people we’ve lost and the ones still here.
For Curtis Graves. For every father, mother, child, or friend taken too soon — we remember, we speak out, and we won’t stop until there’s a cure.
