Why it Matters
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The people behind the research — press coverage, recordings, and more than two decades of community.
Videos & Recordings
Non-Surgical Patient Perspective
Chiari Malformation & Syringomyelia Explained (Comprehensive Version)
Column of Hope History & Current State
Chiari Malformation & Syringomyelia Explained (Condensed Version)
Why Column of Hope is Successful
Surgical Patient Perspective
Column of Hope Research Update & Fundraising Webinar - October 14, 2026
Research Update
A Case for Supporting Column of Hope
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The Peace Bridge Lit up for Chiari Malformation Awareness 
Column of Hope Family Band 
John D. Heiss, MD (form the NIH)Ria Tafani Photo 
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COH International Research Conference, 2019Ria Tafani Photo 
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Barbara & Mark Kane 
A Season for New Knowledge Gala poster, 2018Designed by Joseph J. Kane, III 
COH VolunteersRia Tafani Photo 
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Mark Kane, Laura Kane-Punyon, Dr. Renée Reynolds, Dr. Marcus StoodleyRia Tafani Photo 
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Column of Hope Family BandRia Tafani Photo 
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Community of Caring Gala poster, 2017Designed by Joseph J. Kane, III 
John Oro, MDRia Tafani Photo 
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Anne & Ken BangerterCarlson's Studio 
Day Without Pain Gala poster, 2016Designed by Joseph J. Kane, III 
Dr. Marcus Stoodley on AM BuffaloRia Tafani Photo 
Board of DirectorsFront: Mark Kane, Barbara Kane. Back: Kevin Stringer, Laura Holena, Jeff Miller (retired)Carlson’s Studio 
Lee Guterman, MDRia Tafani Photo 
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