Every year as I sit down to transcribe all that’s happened in 12 months, I’m left in awe of this community. Today I’m writing from NYC’s Financial District, a place tied so closely to GJ. Even 6+ years on, I’m breaking grief barriers and reflecting on how his fight continues to fuel hope, impact, and progress.

This year was the 8th year that I kicked off brain tumor awareness month (#BTAM) and the 6th without GJ. It was also the 1,000th post from StacheStrong on our social media – so many stories, events, milestones, etc. all with triumph, heartbreak, inspiration and community woven within.

Every year as I sit down to transcribe all that has occurred in 12 months, I’m left in complete awe of this inspiring community. I find myself typing today at Bryant Park next to the ice-skating rink, where I can feel Geej whizzing around on his freshly sharpened skates…

I still remember submitting the documents to incorporate StacheStrong as a 501(c)3 with GJ in 2018 with no clue what we were doing. All that mattered was that we were going to flip the script on this disease and help others in any way we could – together…

We truly can’t thank everyone enough for their support and generosity over the past NEARLY SIX YEARS!!! Raising over $3,500,000 for brain cancer research is truly amazing and we can’t put into words the profound impact that each of you have had in our fight against GBM. It means the world to us, but more…

5 years. I still remember submitting the incorporation and registration documents for a 501(c)3 with my brother with no clue what we were doing. All that mattered was that we were going to flip the script on this disease and help others in any way we could – together. Sadly, it’s been 3.5 years since