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The New Jersey Brain Tumor community will come together on May 13, 2023 for a 5K Walk/Run to raise awareness and funds to support the needs of patients with brain tumors and their families.
Your community is here. Let us discover a cure, together.
Download our Brain Tumor Events 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.
Registration fee for event week registrants – $50. T-shirts are not guaranteed. Contactless on-site registration will be available for walkers only by scanning a QR code via your mobile device.
7:30 am – Check-in/t-shirt pick-up
8:30 am – Remembrance Ceremony on beach
9:00 am – Opening Ceremony Program at Bradley Park
9:30 am – 5K Race Start
*walkers will follow after 5k runners
9:30-10:30 – performances by local musicians, Viktor Sveda, Sean Tobin, Mike Kuzan
10:30 am – Run Awards
On-street parking is available all around the park and throughout Asbury Park. There are also parking lots and a parking garage. You can view parking maps and rates on the City of Asbury Park’s website.
| Rank | Team Name | Amount Earned |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew’s Hulkamaniacs | $15,929.63 |
| 2 | TEAM GRAY | $12,473.23 |
| 3 | Team Ryffel | $11,419.04 |
| 4 | Walk for Rorke | $10,095.88 |
| 5 | Brian’s SABRE-toothed Tigers | $7,589.00 |
| 6 | The Hamilton Group | $7,398.91 |
| 7 | Grateful for Joe | $6,113.60 |
| 8 | Glasser Brain Tumor Center | $6,032.90 |
| 9 | Team Johnny Nard | $5,901.52 |
| 10 | Team Jill | $5,770.53 |
| Rank | Participant Name | Amount Earned |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rachel Windman | $9,105.50 |
| 2 | Meghan Palestis | $5,666.00 |
| 3 | Diane Gray | $4,603.25 |
| 4 | Ray Aponte | $4,580.51 |
| 5 | Catrina Rorke | $4,243.32 |
| 6 | Jamey Weber | $3,177.72 |
| 7 | Jay Nadler | $3,100.00 |
| 8 | Mary Ryffel | $2,864.00 |
| 9 | Kristin Ryffel | $2,700.26 |
| 10 | Emily Egazarian | $2,663.60 |
Register and start fundraising early to qualify for some great prizes! Achieve one of the milestones listed below and your prize will be mailed directly to your home following this year’s event.
New in 2023! Anyone who raised $250 by event day will earn a NBTS drawstring back that you will be able to pick up with your event t-shirt at packet pick up or event day!
You have until one month following the event to achieve your fundraising milestone. The fundraising deadline to qualify for the remaining fundraising prizes is June 13. (Prizes are not cumulative. You will be given the option of what incentive you would like based on your fundraising total as of the deadline provided and prizes will be shipped to you directly.)
Volunteers are essential to the New Jersey Brain Tumor Walk & Race! Thank you for your dedication to our shared mission. Register for the event as a volunteer. Once registered, you will receive an email to confirm your volunteer shift.
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.
2023 Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact partnerships@braintumor.org or 617.863.8345.
All NBTS events are rain or shine and will not have a cancellation date due to inclement weather. Events will only be canceled if weather conditions are unsafe for participants to attend (i.e. lightning, dangerous winds).
Checks should be made payable to: National Brain Tumor Society. Send donations to: National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel Street, Suite 006, Newton, MA 02458. Download a printable donation form to include with your donation. The memo line of the check should include the name of the individual or team that you want credited for the donation.
Many employers offer to match gifts made by their philanthropic employees. Whether you donate to National Brain Tumor Society through direct mail, research donations or event donations – check with your Human Resources Department to see whether your company participates.
If your company is eligible, follow these easy steps to watch your impact double:
You can register all members of your household, including other adults, all at once. When you get to the last stage of the registration process, you will be asked if you would like to register other members of your household. Select “yes,” and the registration process will continue without requiring additional email addresses. Family registration must be done at the time of initial registration.
Yes, anyone who intends to walk/run or ride needs to be registered for the event. You can register all members of your household, including other adults, all at once. When you get to the last stage of the registration process, you will be asked if you would like to register other members of your household. Select “yes,” and the registration process will continue without requiring additional email addresses. Family registration must be done at the time of initial registration.
Yes, virtual participation is available for all NBTS events. Choose “Virtual Participation” during registration and you can participate from afar.
Yes, contactless registration will be available online as a “Day Of” participant using the event website or the QR code scannable at the Packet-Pickup/Registration tent onsite. No cash or check payments will be accepted for on-site registration. Event t-shirts are not guaranteed for “Day Of” registrations.
Volunteering at an NBTS event is FREE and a vital part of our events. Choose Volunteer as your participant type and you will be contacted after you register to choose your volunteer duty.
If you wish to walk/run and volunteer pre or post event, register as a walker or runner and contact your Regional Director to let them know you also would like to volunteer!
Event t-shirts will be available for pickup at any available early packet pickup events the week of the event or on event day. Registrants who sign up in the last 30 days prior to the event are not guaranteed a t-shirt.
No ID is necessary to pick up your event shirts and race bibs.
You will have until 30 days post event to fundraise to earn an incentive. You will be contacted by your Regional Director via email to confirm your item and shipping information. All items will be mailed to homes in the few months following your event. Please see the incentives section on the event website for the full list of prizes available.
Yes, as an event sponsor or company team, your company will connect with the brain tumor community on a platform that will enable a meaningful and enduring impact for both your brand and our mission. Contact partnerships@braintumor.org for more information.
Yes, if you log in to your Participant Center, you can click the “Fundraise on Facebook” button. This will link your fundraising for your event to your Facebook page, allowing you to solicit donations directly on Facebook. You do not want to launch a Facebook fundraiser directly on Facebook, as it will not be linked back to your event participation. Contact your Regional Director if you need assistance.
Yes! You can download the Brain Tumor Events mobile app on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. From the app you can update your personal fundraising page, solicit donations from friends and family and track your fundraising progress right from your phone!
We will have water and light refreshments available for event participants. Please feel free to bring your own if you have certain dietary restrictions.
Funds raised benefit the National Brain Tumor Society. NBTS unrelentingly invests in, mobilizes, and unites the brain tumor community to discover a cure, deliver effective treatments, and advocate for patients and caregivers. Information on how your fundraiser dollars makes an impact can be found here: https://braintumor.org/about-us/our-impact/.
National Brain Tumor Society will have on site security at the New Jersey Brain Tumor Walk & Race to assist in ensuring the safety of our participants. Please consult the provided site map for their location and familiarize yourself with that location upon arrival at the event. If you see or hear anything that is of concern, please inform security immediately. In the event of an emergency, please follow the instructions set forth by security and staff on event day.
As NBTS continues the return to in-person events around the country, we want you to know that the safety and well being of our staff and volunteers is our top priority. We encourage those in attendance to educate themselves of the health risks associated with attending mass gatherings and know that we will be offering virtual opportunities for engagement for those members of our community who opt out of attending. Masks will remain optional at this time, but are encouraged for the immunocompromised or “at-risk” members of our community. If you have been recently exposed to someone who had tested positive for COVID-19 or are exhibiting any symptoms, we do ask that you refrain from attending. Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to seeing you in person in 2023!
For more information about the New Jersey Brain Tumor Walk, please contact your Regional Director, Renee Bersani at rbersani@braintumor.org or 617-863-8345.
