CINCINNATI (WXIX) – An Over-the-Rhine restaurant is donating money to cancer research after a widow who lost her husband to brain cancer paid for meals for 40 customers Sunday.
After Sunday’s Walk Ahead Walk for Brain Tumor Walk in Oakley, Maria Mason went to Sacred Beast and donated $1,000 to cover the cost of everyone’s meals.
Her generosity came after her husband Keith was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma, a type of brain tumor, in 2021.
Rather than despair, the couple devoted their time to charity work to raise money for cures and cures for the disease.
Keith passed away the day before his birthday in July, but Maria continued to work toward her goal of finding a cure.
So, after the walk, she wanted to have lunch and eat at Sacred Beasts.
“I gave them my credit card and said we’re responsible for the first $1,000 that comes through the door,” Maria explained.
There, restaurant employees shared Keith’s story with customers, and Maria heard from a young man who had also been diagnosed with cancer.
“There was a young man there who had a brain tumor and had a craniotomy. You could see the scar, but I just told him, this is proof that you survived. It’s a badge of shame. “No,” Maria said.
The restaurant owner then told everyone that all proceeds from Sunday lunch would be donated to glioblastoma research.
Additionally, Maria was given a note from the restaurant that said, “Keith will always sit at our table.”
Maria passionately shares how her husband always reminded her that she was the driving force to keep fighting. She emphasizes that people like Keith are the driving force behind her perseverance.
“All you have to do is keep fighting because one day there will be the last person sentenced to death for brain cancer,” Maria said.
While the walk and charity work greatly raise funds and awareness for cancer, Maria urges everyone to listen to their bodies. If you notice anything unusual, don’t hesitate to seek medical attention.
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