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On July 17, we commemorate the 6th annual Glioblastoma Awareness Day.
JOIN USThe Colorado brain tumor community will come together on September 28, 2024 for a 5K walk/run to raise awareness and funds to support the needs of patients with brain tumors and their families. The Colorado Brain Tumor Walk & Race is a family-friendly event for all ages! Join us for a morning of celebration, remembrance and hope. Your community is here. Let’s discover a cure, together.
In-person participation options include an event t-shirt if you register prior to August 28, 2024. Event t-shirts are not guaranteed to late registrants. Registration fees will increase on August 28, 2024, and again on event week.
New in 2024
Virtual Participant – FREE registration for those who are unable to attend the event in person. Event t-shirts will be mailed to all virtual participants who raise $75 or more by August 28, 2024. T-shirts will arrive to you by event day. Virtual participants who register after August 18, 2024, will not qualify for an event t-shirt.
Event Schedule
9:30 a.m. – Stage program
9:45 a.m. – Celebration of life ceremony
10:00 a.m. – Run starts
10:05 a.m. – Walk starts
11:00 a.m. – Closing program and awards
For the walk/run, participants have the choice to run the 5K as a timed participant, untimed runner, or walk at your own pace. Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome. For the little ones, we will have a bounce house and poster making station. Light refreshments will be available onsite.
Questions? Email us at COinfo@braintumor.org.
Fundraising for the brain tumor community takes real commitment to our cause, so we want to celebrate your successes.
New in 2024, our NBTS Accelerator Club will recognize event participants like you driving brain tumor breakthroughs forward through your fundraising efforts. The more you raise, the more additional prizes you can earn. By raising $250 or more on your personal fundraising page by event day, you will become part of the NBTS Accelerator Club.
$250 – Accelerator: By raising $250 or more on your personal fundraising page by event day, you will become part of the NBTS Accelerator Club and receive exclusive benefits, including:
$5,000 – Changemaker
In addition to the Accelerator Club benefits, you will also receive:
$10,000 – Groundbreaker
In addition to the Accelerator Club Benefits, you will also receive:
Additional Individual Fundraising Prizes:
Achieve one of the milestones listed below by October 12 and your prize will be mailed directly to your home post-event.
All teams who raise $10,000 or more by August 28, will earn a team tent on event day!
National Brain Tumor Society wants to make sure you are successful in your fundraising efforts. Equip yourself with these curated fundraising resources to maximize your impact.
Have more questions? Email us at COinfo@braintumor.org and we will give you a call!
| Rank | Team Name | Amount Earned |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharing Hope | $18,435.78 |
| 2 | Daniels for Teddy | $1,260.45 |
| 3 | Brave Like Meg | $1,160.00 |
| 4 | Bang Bang Gang | $1,120.89 |
| 5 | Team Jenette | $753.00 |
| 6 | EAM Rzrs | $525.00 |
| 7 | Shira’s Survivors | $429.56 |
| 8 | Better Brains Bloc | $411.00 |
| 9 | Team Cogger | $375.00 |
| 10 | Cowboy Dan’s Posse | $180.00 |
| Rank | Participant Name | Amount Earned |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russell Bruce | $17,225.78 |
| 2 | Angela Daniels | $1,260.45 |
| 3 | Mandy Cohara | $1,055.00 |
| 4 | Jenette | $576.50 |
| 5 | Larry Meadows | $525.00 |
| 6 | Nicole Downs | $506.22 |
| 7 | Ashira Jones | $304.56 |
| 8 | Shannon Haar | $250.00 |
| 9 | Windy Tirre | $200.00 |
| 10 | Lisa Gagliardi | $139.24 |
As an event sponsor, your organization will connect with the brain tumor community on a platform that will enable meaningful and enduring impact for both your brand and our mission. Sponsorship will allow your organization to make a difference in the lives of millions.
For more information, please contact: partnerships@braintumor.org or 617.863.8345.
For more information about the Colorado Brain Tumor Walk & Race, please contact your Regional Director, Suzanne Isbell at sisbell@braintumor.org or 848-218-2493.
