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The Morizzo Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization raising awareness, funding research, and supporting patients of glioblastoma.

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Glioblastoma 101, Brain Tumor Awareness Month 2025🎗️

Glioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive brain or spinal cord cancer and the most common primary brain tumor in adults. It grows rapidly and often spreads into surrounding brain tissue, making it a challenging diagnosis.

Swipe through to learn some quick facts about glioblastoma, or visit our website to read our entire online guide and learn about:
- Cancer Grades
- Tumor Locations
- Symptoms of Glioblastoma
- Risk Factors
- Treatment Options
- Recent News
- and much more

Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or simply interested in brain health, our guide offers valuable insights on understanding and managing glioblastoma.

Visit the link in our bio for the full guide on understanding glioblastoma.

#glioblastoma #cancerawareness #braincancer #GBM #braintumorawareness #BTAM2025 #GoGrayInMay by @morizzofoundation

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Dining for a cause 🧠❤️💙 Because of your generosity, The Morizzo Foundation awarded its first-ever patient grant!

We were honored to present a $10,000 grant to a young patient battling glioblastoma. While many assistance programs cover only medication copays, this grant supports a broader range of treatment-related costs, including clinical trial participation, lodging during out-of-town treatment, medical transportation, and prescription and specialty medications.

In moments when families need hope the most, we are grateful to be able to stand beside them. Every donation, every act of kindness, and every person who believes in this mission helps us make a difference.

To view the full weekend event’s photo album, visit our website through the link in our bio.

#freedomtour #morizzofoundation #patientsupport #glioblastoma #gbm by @morizzofoundation

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Dear friends,

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Pete Morris – husband, father, friend, and the inspiration behind the Morizzo Foundation. Pete passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved more than anything. He was 59.

When Pete was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2023, he met it the way he met everything in life: with courage, determination, faith, and grace. He never asked “Why me?” Instead, he looked for ways to help others facing the same diagnosis, and that instinct is the reason this foundation exists.

Many of you knew Pete long before the foundation, as a fraternity brother, colleague, neighbor, mentor, or the friend who always knew exactly who you should meet. He liked to say there are two kinds of people: those who bring energy into a room and those who drain it. Pete was always the first kind, and so many of you felt that firsthand.

We know that many receiving this message knew and loved Pete personally. Our hearts are with Carolynn, Caroline, Kenny, and the entire Morris family, as well as the extraordinary community of friends whose lives were made better simply because Pete was part of them.

We encourage you to read his full obituary and service information through the link in our bio. You can also leave a memory for the family on his obituary page.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be made in Pete’s honor to the Morizzo Foundation.

We will miss Pete beyond measure and are deeply grateful for the life he lived, the friendships he built, and the purpose he gave to this foundation. Pete’s courage shaped everything we do. We will carry his mission forward for every patient and family facing this disease, and we are grateful to do it alongside all of you.

With love and gratitude,
The Morizzo Foundation by @morizzofoundation

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We are honored to share that Grant Meyer is the first grant recipient of The Morizzo Foundation.

Grant is bravely fighting GBM, and through the generosity of our supporters, The Morizzo Foundation is providing funding to help cover the cost of his treatment.

Grant is the first, but he will not be the last. His story marks the beginning of our commitment to helping families pursue treatment.

#freedomtour #morizzofoundation #patientsupport #glioblastoma #gbm by @morizzofoundation

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Dining for a cause with keynote speaker, First Sergeant Matt Eversmann, U.S. Army (Retired) 🧠❤️💙 by @morizzofoundation

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The Morizzo Foundation set sail in style during our Freedom Tour Welcome Dinner ❤️🏴‍☠️🪩✨❕

Thank you to everybody who joined and supported us in Tampa, Florida this year for our 3rd annual fundraising event. Your support helps us directly fund cutting-edge research and provide direct financial support to patients and their families – ensuring that a diagnosis of GBM is never made harder by financial barriers to care.

To view the full weekend event’s photo album, visit our website through the link in our bio.

Thank you to our amazing photographer @jessicakentphoto

#freedomtour #morizzofoundation #glioblastoma #gbm by @morizzofoundation

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Setting sail for a good cause!

The 2026 Freedom Tour lands on Tampa’s waterfront September 11–12. Join us for a themed sunset dinner cruise, a yoga flow for all levels, an afternoon at the Florida Aquarium, and our signature Freedom Tour Dinner with keynote speaker First Sergeant Matt Eversmann, U.S. Army (Ret.).

Every ticket and every dollar funds research and real relief for glioblastoma patients and the families who love them. Come for one event or the whole weekend – link in bio. 💙

#freedomtour2026 #morizzofoundation #gbm #glioblastoma #braincancerawareness by @morizzofoundation

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Today on Giving Tuesday, we’re looking back on the moments that brought our community together – from Baltimore to Atlanta and every step in between. Your support helps us move closer to our mission of finding a cure and easing the burden for glioblastoma patients and families.

If you’re able, we’d be grateful if you considered supporting The Morizzo Foundation this Giving Tuesday through the link in our bio.

#givingtuesday #glioblastoma by @morizzofoundation

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We are excited to share an exciting update with you! Thanks to your support during last month’s Freedom Tour and our Baltimore Strong event in May, we’ve officially donated $175,000 to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke. These funds will directly support glioblastoma research.

As a volunteer-led organization, 100% of your donations directly benefit glioblastoma research, patient support, and advocacy initiatives. Your generosity is making a real impact, and we are truly grateful for every contribution, large or small.

We look forward to continuing to make impactful contributions to the fight for a cure for glioblastoma. Thank you all again for your support!

You can learn more about glioblastoma by visiting our website through the link in our bio.

#gbm #glioblastoma #cancerawareness #braincancer @dukebraintumorcenter by @morizzofoundation

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Happy National Pickleball Day! 🏓💛
We can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by inviting you to join us in Atlanta this September for The 2025 Freedom Tour: Pickleball for a Purpose – a weekend of friendly competition, connection, and giving back.

📅 Saturday, Sept 13 – Pickleball match play (all skill levels welcome!) & evening benefit dinner

Every dollar raised during the weekend goes directly toward supporting glioblastoma patients and their families.

Let’s rally together – for fun, for community, and for a cause that matters.

Register through the link in our bio!

#nationalpickleballday #freedomtour2025 #pickleballforapurpose #morizzofoundation #glioblastomaawareness #GBM by @morizzofoundation

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The 2025 Freedom Tour: Pickleball for a Purpose!

Join us in Atlanta the weekend of Saturday, Sept 13 for a day of connection, competition, and community – all benefitting glioblastoma research supporting patients and their families.

This year’s Freedom Tour includes: 🏓🇺🇸
Afternoon Pickleball Match Play (no experience needed!)
Evening Benefit Dinner
Optional golf outing on Friday, Sept 12 for early arrivals!

Tickets cover event costs only – your generosity during the evening helps fund life-saving care for those facing GBM. 100% of proceeds raised during the event go directly to The Morizzo Foundation’s mission.

Register now through the link in our bio and rally together with us for a good cause.

We look forward to seeing you there!

#freedomtour2025 #pickleballforapurpose #morizzofoundation #glioblastomaawareness #gbm by @morizzofoundation

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Today is Glioblastoma Awareness Day.

This day shines a light on the urgent need for research, better treatments, and support for everyone affected by GBM. Together, we can drive hope and progress forward.

Join us. Share this post, visit our website through the link in our bio to learn more about GBM, or donate to help support patients and fund life-saving research efforts.

#glioblastomaawarenessday #gbm #braincancerawareness by @morizzofoundation

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