2016 Ependymoma Awareness Day

— Categories: Press Release     Posted on May 3, 2016

Patients, caregivers and medical professionals from around the word dedicated May 2, 2016, as the fifth annual Ependymoma Awareness Day!

The CERN Foundation held a butterfly release as part of Ependymoma Awareness Day on Monday, May 2, 2016 in Washington, DC. Over 700 butterflies were released to honor loved ones with ependymoma, caregivers and to support ependymoma research. The delicate and beautiful butterfly was chosen to represent the spirit of the ependymoma community as a symbol of hope through change. The butterfly release was photographed and videotaped so that supporters around the world can participate and share in this moving event! 

View the butterfly release

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