Could Gaming Work to Help Glioblastoma Research?

By Rob Sutter


There are a number of causes that deserve attention and I believe that glioblastoma research is cemented in that role. There are many events to consider, ranging from simple seminars to actual events where people can be physically active in the name of the cause they are passionate about. It's important to look at other audiences, however. For instance, video games appeals to a certain crowd and they can help on the matter not unlike any other group that could assist the cause, too.

Research on this type of matter seems to be done at a constant pace with small findings found seemingly each day. For example, it was told on the Courier-Mail website that EphA3, a type of protein, was linked to these tumors which have proven to be cancerous. Now that the protein type is known, treatments with this antibiotic are being tested. Yes, it seems like research accounts for many small steps but I believe they will lead up to a giant leap.

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.

Glioblastoma research is something that I strongly support and I can only hope that others feel the same about it, too. People can have such an impact on any kind of research for detrimental causes and it's usually going to come about thanks to their financial actions. Not many people are aware of the great turnouts that these events can have, both in people who attend and the level of funds raised. I believe that gaming can be, more or less, the same where money can be seen thanks to those who want to play.




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