2026 Playing for the Cure: Brainstormin

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Join us for the 13th annual Playing for the Cure: Brainstormin'
presented by the Yale Brain Tumor Center at Smilow Cancer Hospital!


Date: September 17, 2026
Location: New England Brewing Co., 5 Indian Neck Ave, Branford, CT 06405
Start Time: 6:00PM


Enjoy an evening of live music by brain tumor survivors Jeremy Goldsmith, Eric Finland, and Alex Cohen, followed by more entertainment with DJ Miles Elliot. Join us as we celebrate the strength, courage, and resilience of the brain tumor community while enjoying great food, drinks, and wonderful company.


2026 Honorees: 

June Rice Courage Award

Colin Coogan
Sharon Criscuolo
Samantha Healy
Olivia Sopp

Monica Wallace


Heart of Care Award
Jennifer Alvelo


Event Committee
Chris Cusano, Julie Dougherty, David Forrest, Matt Laudano, Corey Rioux, Don Schiffer, Katie Trainer
The Cusano Family



The Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing hope and support to brain tumor patients and caregivers, while advancing brain tumor awareness, quality of care, and brain tumor research
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