Ependymoma Awareness Day 2013 - Warriors & Angels

Ependymoma is form of brain cancer. Ependymoma Awareness Day is designed to increase public awareness of this rare tumor and the need for clinical studies to improve early diagnosis, standardize treatment and improve the health status of those living with this disease.

Ependymoma Awareness Day offers a rare opportunity to focus attention on this tumor which affects the brain and spine of all age groups-from infants to older adults. Ependymoma Awareness Day will culminate with a butterfly release that will be streamed on the internet to that supporters around the world can share in this event. The delicate and beautiful butterfly was chosen to represent ependymoma as it symbolizes rebirth and hope.