flip the script
StacheStrong's Mission
StacheStrong is a 501(c)3 nonprofit devoted to raising funds and awareness for brain cancer research. Defeating brain cancer and improving the quality of patients’ lives is our daily focus.
With the help of our supporters, we’ve funded over $5,000,000 of brain cancer research to date.
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spring & summer 2025
#BrewStacheStrong
Over 400 breweries have partnered with us to date. Our family-run grassroots campaign has become a leading national beer collaboration where participating breweries raise money through their specialty brewed, limited-edition beer. Unable to brew a new beer? We have several partners who want to get involved and will tag an existing beer on tap to the campaign.
Email stachestrong@gmail.com if interested in committing to #BrewStacheStrong
05 MAY 2025
Monday May 5th 2025
StacheStrong Invitational
We are excited to invite you to the 3rd Annual StacheStrong Invitational on Monday, May 5th! Your registration includes a preparty on May 4th, between 5:30 and 8:00pm at Evo Italian, greens fees on May 5th (9:30am shotgun scramble), as well as an after party at the course. We will also have a silent auction consisting of memorabilia, experiences and other items/baskets.
Email stachestrong@gmail.com if interested in sponsoring our event!
20 SEP 2025
Saturday September 20th 2025
5K Run/Walk
We are excited to host the 8th Annual StacheStrong 5K Run/Walk as a VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON race during the weekend of September 20, 2025. We’ve consistently had 1,500+ participants and donors in all 50 states – you can complete the virtual run in your respective city and state at ANY TIME during that weekend and we will also hold the in person race in our hometown of Vestal, NY at the Vestal High School at 3:00pm on Saturday, September 20th.
Email stachestrong@gmail.com if interested in sponsoring our event!
17 OCT 2025
friday October 17th 2025
NYC Fundraiser
We are excited to invite you to the 6th annual NYC event on Friday, October 18th! Your registration includes a 4-hour open bar and finger foods throughout the evening. We will also have a silent auction consisting of memorabilia, experiences and other items/baskets.
Email stachestrong@gmail.com if interested in sponsoring our event!
02 NOV 2025
sunday november 2nd 2025
TCS New York City Marathon
GJ was an avid runner growing up and continued to do so throughout treatment and his fight against GBM. This event will forever hold a special place in all of our hearts as it is the ultimate test of grit, passion and togetherness. It will always be especially emotional as he ran the final 6 miles with Colin in 2018, weeks before the MRI showed his tumor recurrence.
Email stachestrong@gmail.com if interested in sponsoring our event!
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Research Funded
Our organization has become a beacon of hope for countless individuals and families afflicted with this disease, and we serve as an ardent advocate for all those impacted by brain cancer.
Together, we WILL flip the script on brain cancer!
$5,000,000+
We have funded over $5M towards brain cancer research.
45+
We have funded over 45 clinical trials / research grants.
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StacheStrong Documentary
GJ was a healthy 28 year old living a normal life in New York City when he was diagnosed with GBM, but he was so much more than GBM. Our documentary captures his 25 month battle and all that has happened since his passing. Click below to follow our family’s journey through GBM and all that continues to happen in GJ’s memory.
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StacheStrong In The News
Our story has been covered from several accredited outlets over the years and has played a huge part in raising awareness. Please keep StacheStrong in mind for future news and PR opportunities.
about gbm
What is Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)?
GBM is the most common primary brain cancer, or cancer that starts in the brain. All GBMs are grade IV brain tumors, meaning they contain the most abnormal looking cells and are the most aggressive.
GBM grows quickly and can invade and destroy healthy tissue – it forms from cells called astrocytes that support nerve cells and can happen at any age. Symptoms include headaches that keep getting worse, nausea and vomiting, blurred or double vision, and seizures.
There is currently no cure for glioblastoma.
