ABOUT KBSTRONG
One man’s fight grew into a shared mission.
Kevin Brown was a high school basketball coach who knew how to fire people up and make them believe they could take on anything.
That same spirit lives on in KBStrong.
What started with Kevin grew into a community of people determined to make a difference for everyone affected by glioblastoma.
Kevin Brown's Story
He saw a purpose beyond his own fight.
When Kevin was diagnosed with glioblastoma in August 2018, his response was exactly what the people who knew him might have expected: he was going to fight.
But even while facing his own diagnosis, Kevin was thinking about the people those who would come after him. He wanted his fight to make a difference for more than just himself. That desire became the heart of KBStrong.
Today, KBStrong continues the fight Kevin started, fueled by a growing community that knows progress is possible.
One mission.
Three ways to take action.
Build Awareness
Help more people understand glioblastoma and why continued research is essential.
Fund Research
Put community support behind research that can discover and test new treatments.
UNDERSTANDING GLIOBLASTOMA
The Fight Is Far From Over
Glioblastoma is an aggressive, fast-growing form of brain cancer that can affect anyone, at any age. It's one of the most challenging cancers to treat because it grows quickly and often returns after treatment.
While there is currently no cure, some patients are living years beyond their diagnosis, offering hope for what future advances could make possible.
Continued research is essential to understanding this disease and developing more effective treatments. Scientists are exploring new ways to target glioblastoma, slow its growth, and improve outcomes for patients.
Every discovery has the potential to give families more time together and bring us closer to a cure. But that progress depends on keeping research moving forward.
“Without awareness, there is no funding. Without funding, there is no research. Without research, there will never be a cure.”
-Jodi Brown, President of KBstrong
The people who make it possible
We're 100% volunteer powered.
KBStrong has no paid employees. The people behind the organization give their time to build awareness, fund research and support others affected by glioblastoma.
Volunteer with KBStrongKBSTRONG’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Leading the work forward
Jodi Brown
Mark Brown
Bob Brown
David Cheever
Brad Stewart
Roger Holzhauer
Eric Schermerhorn
Jake Weston
Chris Hawkins
Dr. Lara Reem
Jeff Kasher
There's a role for you in this movement.
People and businesses across Central Illinois are finding their own ways to support KBStrong.
They’re hosting events, donating proceeds, building partnerships and turning the things they already do into something that helps the mission grow.
Here are few ways our community has turned support into action:
- Alec Peters Basketball Camp donated proceeds
- Cancer Night raised funds for KBStrong
- A community pickleball tournament brought people together for the cause
- Golf outings benefited KBStrong
- 5K runs raised money and awareness
- Local businesses supported KBStrong through partnerships and giving
Join the community taking on GBM.
Help give warriors facing glioblastoma more support, resources and hope.