Join NBTS’s campaign to raise awareness about the importance of biomarker testing and clinical trials for brain tumor patients.
READ MORENational Brain Tumor Society invites the Georgia brain tumor community to come together at The Battery Atlanta on May 11, 2024 for a 5K walk/run to raise awareness and funds to support the needs of brain tumor patients and their families. The Georgia 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 April 11, 2024. Event t-shirts are not guaranteed to late registrants. Registration fees will increase 30 days prior to event day, 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 April 11, 2024. T-shirts will arrive to you by event day. Virtual participants who register after April 11, 2024, will not qualify for an event t-shirt.
Event Schedule
7:00 AM – Registration Opens
8:00 AM – Remembrance Ceremony
8:30 AM – Opening Ceremony with 5K race to follow
10:15 AM – Closing Ceremony
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, and leashed pets are all 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.
Questions? Email us at GAInfo@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 May 25th and your prize will be mailed directly to your home post-event.
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 GAinfo@braintumor.org and we will give you a call!
| Rank | Team Name | Amount Earned |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | #SharonStrong | $65,322.59 |
| 2 | Luck of the Irish | $13,446.13 |
| 3 | Adriane’s Shining Stars | $5,004.77 |
| 4 | Team Ansleigh | $4,844.98 |
| 5 | Team Laura | $2,933.25 |
| 6 | Piedmont Brain Tumor Center | $2,840.00 |
| 7 | ML’s Milers | $2,775.00 |
| 8 | Ganek PC | $2,615.25 |
| 9 | Ron’s Runners | $1,600.00 |
| 10 | Team Pandamonium | $1,555.00 |
| Rank | Participant Name | Amount Earned |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pat Vaughan | $62,187.50 |
| 2 | Reece Shapiro | $4,944.77 |
| 3 | Tim O’Neill | $4,208.38 |
| 4 | Michael Silberman | $2,458.75 |
| 5 | Mary Lynne Hamilton | $2,025.00 |
| 6 | Ellen Bergman | $1,525.00 |
| 7 | B.J. Richardson | $1,188.39 |
| 8 | Julia O’Neill | $1,030.00 |
| 9 | Gina Perleoni | $885.00 |
| 10 | Katie Biele | $775.00 |
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 Georgia Brain Tumor Walk & Race, please contact Christine Curtin at GAinfo@braintumor.org.
