Could Gaming Work to Help Glioblastoma Research?

By Rob Sutter


When it comes to the multitude of causes which people can direct their attention to, glioblastoma research is certainly on the list. This bit of research can cause many events to come about and people can attend them, in order to raise awareness as well as funding. Even though this is true, one has to consider the many audiences which should be targeted as well. Video games, to name one example, seem to appeal to a certain demographic and events have to be adjusted as such.

It's not like cancer research isn't being done constantly today. For instance, the Courier-Mail website spoke about a protein that was found in the most aggressive of brain tumors referred to as EphA3. As a result, treatment is being done with antibody known to clear this tumor type. Yes, it may be a matter of small steps when it comes to research but I believe that all of those steps will come together in order to formulate a strong treatment that everyone can use.

Research seems to come about thanks to these steps but one cannot underestimate the importance of funds. Companies like Voices Against Brain Cancer do fine work but being able to raise money is important for the ultimate goal. Glioblastoma research can be helped by a good number of events such as the Join the Voices Run/Walk that VABC holds on an annual basis. These activities are important but I feel like fans are attracted to different things and video games are as different as you could expect.

The partnership of awareness organizations and giant companies isn't a new concept. World Wrestling Entertainment recently partnered with Susan G. Komen in order to help breast cancer awareness. It's one of those acts which makes me believe that similar ones can be done, such as an organization working alongside a gaming company like Nintendo. This is a big name that anyone who plays games knows about, which means that people are going to be exposed to the message shown and perhaps be inclined to help.

There's no question that glioblastoma research is a great cause and I hope that people understand the importance of it. As much as research can be done, it's only going to be backed by the financial assistance that others grant it. This can come about through a variety of events and situations and I believe that gaming can be more or less the same. Whether it's through requests for donations or even video game contests which players can take part in, people will be made aware of the message.




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