Volunteers are essential to the Texas Brain Tumor Walk & Race! Thank you for your dedication to our shared mission. Groups, schools, community organizations, families and individuals are all welcome to volunteer. Need student community service hours? Our event is perfect!

Register online choosing “volunteer” as your participation type. Once registered, you will receive an email to confirm your volunteer shift. For more information about volunteer opportunities at the Texas Brain Tumor Walk & Race, please contact us at DFWinfo@braintumor.org.

Event Schedule

The event is RAIN or SHINE.

7:00 a.m. – Day of Event Registration Open
-timed runner registration ends at 8:30 a.m.

7:00 a.m. – Pre-registered Participant Check-In Opens
– pick up your event t-shirt
– pick up your runner bib if you are a timed participant

8:00 a.m. – Remembrance and Survivor Ceremony

– We will gather at the main stage for a moment of remembrance for those we have lost and honor our brain tumor survivors with a group photo

8:30 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
– Guest speakers, Sharing Hope Visionary Award

9:00 a.m. – 5K Run and Walk Begin

10:15 a.m. – Closing Ceremony and Awards Begin

For the walk/run, participants have the choice to run the 5K as a timed participant, untimed runner, or walk the 5K or 1 mile route at your own pace. Please note, the 5K course is NOT an official certified course and may not be exactly 5K/3.1 miles. Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome. For the little ones, stop by our Kids Tent for fun activities. Light refreshments and water will be available for all participants, but you are welcome to bring your own as well. Please note, due to stadium regulations, pets are not allowed at the event.

Security: Please be prepared to go through a brief security check point when you enter the stadium grounds. You will also receive a wristband that identifies you as a participant.

Survivors:
* If you are a timed runner, please check in at the registration check-in location for your timed runner bib.
* For walkers, your t-shirts will be located at the Survivor Tent next to the main stage.

Questions? Email us at DFWinfo@braintumor.org.

$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:

• 2027 Accelerator Pin. Wear it at your event to raise awareness and share pride in your fundraising efforts
• Recognition at registration and packet pickup
• A Digital Accelerator Badge on your personal fundraising page
• NEW! Raise your $250 by March 24th and you will receive this Accelerator Club tee on event day!

$5,000 – Changemaker 
In addition to the Accelerator Club benefits, you will also receive:

• Changemaker lanyard
• Verbal recognition at the event by the event emcee
• Changemakers will be highlighted on social media

$10,000 – Groundbreaker 
In addition to the Accelerator Club Benefits, you will also receive:

• Groundbreakers will be recognized on stage at your event!
• Groundbreaker medal
• Groundbreakers will be highlighted on social media

Additional Individual Fundraising Prizes:

• COMING SOON!

Team Fundraising Prizes:

• All teams who raise $500 by April 12 will qualify for an In Honor or In Memory sign for your loved one to be displayed at the event.
• All teams who raise $2500 by April 16 will qualify for a Team Shoutout slide on the big screen on event day.

• Fundraise on Facebook: Connect your NBTS fundraising page directly to your Facebook profile and solicit donations from your online community! PDF Instructions | Video How To
• The third time’s the charm. It often takes 3 requests for your friends and family to remember to donate. Ask, ask and ask one more time.
• Information kits: Team Captain Guide | Fundraising Guide | Fundraising Tips | more resources…
• Share the impact of donations to the National Brain Tumor Society.
• Download our Good Move Fundraising app! Fundraising and communicating with your network is now easier than ever with our new mobile app available on the Apple or Google Play Store. You will also receive an email after you register with more information and a direct link to get started in the app!

• How do I register for the event?
• I’ve participated before, how do I log in to register this year?
• I’m new, how do I register for the event?
• How can I register additional family members?
• How do I use the Good Move Fundraising App?
• How do I log in to my Participant Center and update my Personal or Team Page?
• How do I send emails from my Participant Center?
• How do I connect my fundraiser to Facebook?
• How do I update my personal and team fundraising goals in my Participant Center?

Have more questions? Email us at DFWinfo@braintumor.org and we will help!

Share your WHY on social media to encourage friends and followers to join your team or donate to your DFW Brain Tumor Walk & Race fundraising efforts.

• Don’t forget to include a link to your personal fundraising page in each post.
• Start early and repost often as the DFW Brain Tumor Walk & Race draws closer to help keep it top of mind for your followers.
• Tag those who donate and give them a big shout out on your social media page to thank them for donating.
• Watch this quick video on how to directly connect your fundraising page directly to your Facebook, making it even easier to use the Facebook fundraising tools.

Sample Social Media Posts:

Team Captain:
I’m leading team <TEAM NAME>in the 2027 DFW Brain Tumor Walk & Race, with a goal of raising $X,XXXfor the National Brain Tumor Society. Will you support my fundraising efforts by making a donation today? Every dollar raised helps NBTS provide patients with brain tumors and their caregivers a better chance. Donate online at my personal fundraising link: <INSERT LINK>. Thank you for your support!

Team Member/Individual Participant:
I’ve set a goal of raising $X,XXX for the National Brain Tumor Society as a participant in the 2027 DFW Brain Tumor Walk & Race. Will you support my fundraising efforts by making a donation today? Every dollar raised helps NBTS provide patients with brain tumors and their caregivers a better chance. Donate online at my personal fundraising link: <INSERT LINK>. Thank you for your support!

Personal Story – Sharing your WHY:
I’ve set a goal of raising $X,XXX for the National Brain Tumor Society as a participant in the 2027 DFW Brain Tumor Walk & Race. This cause is personal to me because <insert personal story here>. It would mean so much if you could support my fundraising efforts by making a donation today. <INSERT LINK>. Thank you for your support!