About Us

Shannon Traphagen

Also known as S.M. Traphagen, Shannon is the host and creator of The Game On Glio Podcast. With several years experience as a radio personality and host, she also has experience in television hosting, public speaking, writing, social media and marketing. Shannon’s novel FINDING MORGAN: A LEFAY TRILOGY has received 5-star reviews, along with her highly rated blog Grace. Guidance. Gratitude. When Shannon is not hosting The Game On Glio Podcast, she does public speaking engagements (both virtually and in-person), is a guest for book club Q&A’s, and is currently finishing writing Book 2 in the LEFAY TRILOGY. Shannon sits on two Board of Directors for community action organizations. For her blogs and current writing or speaking work, visit her website smtraphagen.com

Kevin T. Minorczyk

Kevin is a highly experienced media producer in Buffalo, NY. Working primarily in radio, podcast, and television production, his experience extends to print and web advertising, with specialties in editing and visual effects. He is also involved in the 48 Film Project-Buffalo, each year, churning out quality film projects within 48 hours!

Brains For The Cure

Brains For the Cure, powered by generous donations made to the Head For the Cure Foundation, is an online navigator designed to help brain tumor patients and caregivers today as research advances for the future by providing resources and the latest news to help advocate, educate, and connect with other patients caregivers and clinicians.

·        Advocate | Arming yourself as a decision-maker and creating momentum to be a change-maker in the need for public funding of brain tumor research

·        Educate | Exploring terms, latest research, and helpful information through an easy-to-navigate resource

·        Connect | Connecting with others through first-hand experiences, joining monthly meetings, or by messaging our Patient and Caregiver Ambassadors