Crisp Co. Elementary School’s Brain Awareness project

CORDELE, Ga. – Angela Wilcox, alongside the students and staff of Crisp County Elementary School, collaborated on a touching project aimed at honoring individuals impacted by brain tumors.

“We all have partnered with Miss Angela for a couple of years now. So, when she approached me this year about doing it again, we jumped at the chance because I think it’s great for them to learn about brain tumors and brain awareness because, you know, it controls everything. And, I think our kids learn a lot,” said Stacy Stephens, Principal, Crisp County Elementary School.

“Brain awareness means a lot to me, it is personal to me, because I suffer with a brain tumor. Its acoustic nerve tumor. I see more kids now that are passing away with different types of brain tumors. I think everybody and all the kids need to learn, you know what? That without your brain, there is no you. So, get to know your body, this is what brain awareness is all about,” said Angela Wilcox, Brain Awareness Banquet, coordinator.

Recognizing the importance and value of community support, Crisp County Elementary’s brightest students eagerly shared insights they’ve gained from their involvement.

Group 1: I learned that brain aneurysm can cause headaches, dizziness, and unconsciousness.

Group 2: I learned that it could cause seizures and other bad things, and that you can get surgery to remove it.

Group 3: In the future, if somebody in your family has it, you can tell them about it, and they can get help, the right help that they need.

Group 4: All of these symptoms can be the cause of one single disease or brain tumor. And, to me, that’s very interesting to learn about. You see where it is, you can probably estimate what it will be affecting.

Group 5: We learned the causes, the effects, and things to avoid while having brain aneurysms. So, it showed a lot of pictures, a closer look, to show what it looks like.

Group 6: We learned that the brain fusiform aneurysm is the rarest brain aneurysm you can get and it is the deadliest.

Group 7: We learned that brain tumors can cause seizures, headaches, and vomiting. It is also one of the deadliest brain tumors. It is one of the rarest brain tumors. It mostly occurs in the frontal and temporal lobes. Glioblastoma can never be fully removed.

Dana Taylor, STEM lab teacher at Crisp County Elementary, expands on the significance of this project.

“I just had fun working with the children and learning something new. Also, with STEM, it’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics. So, on that part, it was fun to watch the kids and I really thank you for letting us do this,” said Dana Taylor, STEM lab teacher.

Angela Wilcox will lead a “Brain Awareness” banquet at Blackshear Place this Saturday, March 9th at 4 p.m.

The banquet is a tribute to honor victims of this challenging condition and to remember those who have lost their battle against brain tumors.

De’Andra Jacobs reporting.

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