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Meet Gavin, a 12-year-old brain tumor survivor who faced a brain tumor at a young age. After a challenging journey involving surgeries and rehabilitation at Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates, Gavin and his family found hope, support, and a caring community, inspiring Gavin to become a patient champion at a fundraising event for brain tumor research in September 2023.

Nick, a dad to three kids and husband to his wife, Traci, experienced back pain for years before it became intolerable. The pain ran down his leg, forcing him to walk with a limp and even making sitting in a chair very uncomfortable. 

While racing his dirt bike, Braeden experienced a devastating accident. During a competitive motocross event, his bike throttle malfunctioned mid-air, resulting in a forceful crash that fractured and dislocated his spine, resulting in immediate paralysis.

Before being referred to Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates (CNSA), 60-year-old Sam Bowman experienced decade after decade of pain. 

Read Jessica's inspiring journey from a lifelong battle with severe spina bifida and scoliosis to a life-changing transformation through compassionate care. Learn how expert neurosurgeon, Dr. Michael Bohl, at Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates, helped Jessica regain mobility and vitality.

(QUEEN CITY NEWS NOW) — Queen City News Now sat down with Kate Downing, a brain tumor survivor, to talk about her story and the goal of the race. Neurosurgeon Dr. Jonathon Parish also joined talking about the signs and how serious brain tumors can be.

In late 2021, Kate began experiencing intermittent loss of vision in her right eye. Initially, the loss of vision was only once or twice a day, but over time it escalated to over 10 times a day. Kate knew then it was time to call the doctor. After a thorough exam found nothing but healthy eyes, her ophthalmologist ordered an MRI to take a look at Kate’s brain. Kate and her family were shocked by what they found. 

Frank was referred to Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates five years ago by his chiropractor due to recurrent lower back pain and stiffness. Seeking relief, he met with physiatrist  Andrew Sumich, MD, who would ultimately play a significant role in his healthcare journey.