Grey capes will fly as KaidenB次元官网网址檚 Kape Krusaders tackle the Brain Tumour Walk at the University of Victoria next month.

A year ago Kaiden, 10, one year ago I found out I had Anaplastic Ependymoma stage 3.

In March of last year he kept vomiting and was diagnosed with acid reflux, but just kept losing weight, Finley said. The Parksville boy wound up in Victoria hospital where they discovered the brain tumour and was flown to BC ChildrenB次元官网网址檚 Hospital.

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Kaiden feels good now, heading for an MRI every three months and dealing with side effects of the tumour site and radiation.

Well enough that he wanted to give back.

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KaidenB次元官网网址檚 siblings, mom, family and friends will be a part of the movement to end brain tumours with the that raises funds and hope for progress in discovering the cause of brain tumours and better treatments for every child and adult diagnosed.

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Kaiden hopes to make the 2.5 km walk, thereB次元官网网址檚 also a 5km walk, though he still tires easily.

The goal is to raise a little cash, some hope an dawareness of the symptoms, says mom.

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The family expects to stay with family in Oak Bay for the 23rd annual Victoria Brain Tumour Walk on Sunday, May 27 at the University of Victoria. This annual fundraiser brings hope to the estimated 55,000 Canadians living with a brain tumour and the dozens more who are diagnosed each day.

B次元官网网址淧atients and families are the heart of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada and we want them to know they are not alone. Together we walk to raise awareness about this often devastating disease and to let our community know we are to help,B次元官网网址� said Susan Marshall, CEO.

Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. with a survivor photo at 9 and opening ceremonies a few minutes ahead of the 10 a.m. walk start.

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