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Repeat Q4: In a world that constantly changes:.What keeps you motivated to stay engaged in advocacy, even when progress oftentimes feels slow?. What advice would you give to others just starting on this advocacy journey?

Q4: In a world that constantly changes:.What keeps you motivated to stay engaged in advocacy, even when progress oftentimes feels slow?. What advice would you give to others just starting on this advocacy journey? #BTSM

Almost time for our final question. Let’s get ready for Q4 in about 2 minutes! #BTSM.

Repeat Q3: What ideas or approaches do you think could help address these gaps, and how can we, as a community, work together to drive change?.What partnerships with other organizations do you suggest for a stronger and more effective impact? #BTSM

Q3: What ideas or approaches do you think could help address these gaps, and how can we, as a community, work together to drive change?.What partnerships with other organizations do you suggest for a stronger and more effective impact? #BTSM

If you are here tonight to just listen, please post “#BTSM” so we know you’re in the audience. 👋.

Repeat Q2: In what area(s) do you see the greatest need for advocacy in the #braintumor community today?. In what area do you believe we can make the most meaningful impact? #BTSM

Q2: In what area(s) do you see the greatest need for advocacy in the #braintumor community today?. In what area do you believe we can make the most meaningful impact? #BTSM

Repeat Q1 for non-advocates: .Have you personally been helped by someone’s advocacy efforts? #BTSM

Repeat Q1 for advocates:.What type(s) of patient advocacy have you personally been involved with, and how has your focus evolved over time?.Please share with our community what.inspires and drives your interest in this space. #BTSM

Q1 for non-advocates: .Have you personally been helped by someone’s advocacy efforts? #BTSM

Q1 for advocates: .What type(s) of patient advocacy have you personally been involved with, and how has your focus evolved over time?.Please share with our community what.inspires and drives your interest in this space. #BTSM

Watch this orange #BTSM bubble for today’s questions, labeled Q1, Q2, Q3 and Q4. Label your answers with A1, A2, A3 and A4 to make conversation easier to follow!  Coming up soon: our first question, wait a moment for Q1.

Let’s start with introductions!.🔸What’s your name?.🔸Where are you based?.🔸Who are you.🔸Why are you here?.🔸What phase of your brain tumor journey are you in? (eg. newly diagnosed, watch & wait, clinical trial, etc.). Post “#BTSM” if you’re only here to listen. Welcome all!.

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