2. Thank you for joining our 5th Annual Chasing Chad Casino Night Gala

3. Chasing Chad Mission Chad Bordwell
Chasing Chad provides support to local brain tumor patients,
provides funding for valuable brain cancer research and
promotes a healthier lifestyle by striving for and achieving bold fitness goals
all in memory of our friend,
Chad Bordwell

4. 45 years ago, Chad Bordwell was born

5. Chad was a loving husband and father of three young girls.
He also was a son, brother and friend to many. 

6. Chad was a driven individual, personally and professionally as a Direct Supply General Manager.
He was an avid runner, completing 9 marathons, and a sport enthusiast. 

7. 9 years ago, Chasing Chad was formed

8. Chasing Chad is Formed
First formed in December 2009 as a group to support and inspire Chad when he was in the hospital.
Many friends pledged to complete the equivalent of a marathon (26.2 miles) of physical activity during the month.

9. Chasing Chad is Formed Chad passed away on December 18, 2009.
Chad asked that we use the enthusiasm and support to help raise money for brain cancer research

10. In the past 9 years, you’ve helped real people fighting a terrible disease

11. You helped Ella
Ella was in first grade when she was diagnosed with a Craniopharyngioma at Children’s Hospital. Her treatment included proton beam radiation in Boston.
YOU paid for her family’s stay at Christopher’s Haven during her 6 weeks of treatment.

12. You helped Becki
Becki was diagnosed with a glioblastoma in November YOU contributed to a fundraiser created by Becki’s family and friends.

13. You helped Lindsey
YOU helped Lindsey get some much-needed repairs on her car, providing safe transportation to her treatments.

14. You helped Jahyuni & Layla
YOU partnered with Make- A-Wish to make wishes come true for children with brain tumors.

15. You helped Bill
Bill was undergoing chemotherapy and wearing an Optune cap in this picture. YOU paid for his battery pack and a cooling pillow to help him sleep while wearing the cap 18 hours a day.
YOU paid his expenses for accessories to this treatment.

16. You helped Lexie
Lexie was diagnosed with a glioblastoma in July She underwent surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation. As with most tumors, in August 2014, Lexie’s scheduled scan showed several areas of tumor regrowth.
Lexie lost her battle with brain cancer in 2015 at the age of 30.
YOU paid some of Lexie’s expenses.

17. 5 years ago, you helped us start this annual event

18. But today, you can make a difference
This year, nearly 14,000 people will lose their battle with a brain tumor.
But today, you can
make a difference

19. Today you can help celebrate Chad’s life…
…and help a brain tumor victim and their family

20. There are nearly 700,000 people in the U. S
There are nearly 700,000 people in the U.S. currently living with a brain tumor.
Over 138,000 are malignant
There is currently no cure for glioblastomas, one of the most aggressive tumors.
Sources: National Brain Tumor Society, Acceleratebraincancercure.org

21. Today, you can help work towards a cure

22. Malignant brain tumors are the most common cause of cancer-related deaths in adolescents and young adults aged and the most common cancer occurring among year olds

23. Today, you can help provide hope to these adolescents and their families

24. You’ve already done so much good
You have helped us provide over $45,000 to brain tumor patients helping many of them secure safe treatments
You have helped us provide 200 books for patients at Froedtert Hospital

25. You’ve already done so much good
From 2010 through 2017, you have helped Chasing Chad donate over $130,000 to the Medical College of Wisconsin for brain tumor research.

26. You’ve already done so much good
You have help fund research at MCW to provide better patient care right here in our community
You have help fund the Chasing Chad Neuro- Oncology Research Intern Program specifically for brain tumor research
You have help fund dedicated radiology technicians, equipment, access, imaging time and space for brain tumor patients

27. You’ve already done so much good
You have not only raised much needed funds but kept Chad’s memory alive through participating in healthy lifestyle events

28. You’ve already done so much good
You have not only raised much needed funds but kept Chad’s memory alive through participating in healthy lifestyle events

29. But imagine how much more we can all do together!
You’ve already done so much good
But imagine how much more we can all do together!

30. Today you can make a difference for another family’s tomorrow

31. Today you can make a difference for another family’s tomorrow

32. Let’s help, right now, for
Thank you for being a part of Chasing Chad. Let’s continue making a real difference in the lives of real people tonight.
Let’s help, right now, for
the patients
for their families
for Chad