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The Race for Hope Philadelphia brain tumor community will come together on October 14, 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.
7:30 AM Registration Opens
8:30 AM Remembrance Ceremony
9:00 AM Opening Ceremony Starts
9:35 AM Survivor March and Survivor Photo
10:00 AM Race Start
11:15 AM Closing Ceremony and Awards
All registered participants are invited to pick up their t-shirts and/or race bibs in advance of Saturday, October 14. We are hosting two Packet Pickup options:
When you arrive, please follow the parking attendants instructions. Please be aware, the Navy Yard is undergoing significant construction. Participants can park within the Navy Yard. Once the Navy Yard parking lots are filled, all parking will be in the Novacare lot. We will be offering shuttle transportation from parking lots. If a member of your party needs closer accessibility, please notify the parking attendants and they will direct you to the event site for drop off.
Registration fees will increase slightly the week of the event (Monday, October 9). Registration closes the morning of Thursday, October 12. After that, contactless walker registration only will be available at the event. There will be no runner registration beyond Thursday, October 12 at 9am.
Youth registration options are 12 and under.
Current registration fees:
Registration fees starting on Monday, October 9:
Event Day Registration Fees:
| Rank | Team Name | Amount Earned |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ReMARKable Strides | $45,417.54 |
| 2 | Team Bald Bubby | $18,305.53 |
| 3 | Allison’s NumbSkulls | $16,978.81 |
| 4 | BRYgade Strong | $15,785.85 |
| 5 | Team Jess | $14,862.50 |
| 6 | Always for Kate | $13,030.45 |
| 7 | Dang-erous Minds | $12,456.59 |
| 8 | #Hope4Hadley | $12,015.49 |
| 9 | Team Kakkers | $9,923.76 |
| 10 | On your left… frontal lobe | $8,706.39 |
| Rank | Participant Name | Amount Earned |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Dalstad | $14,301.50 |
| 2 | Bryan Johnson | $12,450.62 |
| 3 | Krista Ludwig | $11,735.49 |
| 4 | Lynn Oxenberg | $8,559.98 |
| 5 | Denise Bednarek | $8,330.28 |
| 6 | Susan Kovalcik | $8,064.76 |
| 7 | Grace Gutberlet | $7,537.39 |
| 8 | Brian Kass | $6,907.62 |
| 9 | Thien Dang | $6,328.00 |
| 10 | Larry Oxenberg | $5,296.08 |
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 raises $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 November 14. (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 Race for Hope PA! Thank you for your dedication to our shared mission. Visit our website to register 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.
Download Race for Hope Philadelphia Sponsorship Opportunities
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact partnerships@braintumor.org or 617.863.8345.
Thank you to the Race for Hope PA Volunteer Planning Committee. These volunteers work relentlessly year long to realize the mission of the National Brain Tumor Society. If you are interested in getting involved with the Race for Hope PA committee, contact Theresa Milanese today.
Sandy Kramer, ReMARKable Strides
Allison Bishof, Allison’s Numbskulls
Cass Weghorst, InKind Co-Chair, Team Jefferson
Christine Bednarek, Always for Kate
Denise Bednarek, Always for Kate
Denise Miller, Penn Neurosurgery Pioneers
Elizabeth Heisler, Penn Neurosurgery Pioneers
Jennifer Hultzapple, Team Harry
John Weghorst, InKind Co-Chair, Team Jefferson
Karen Armentani, Karen’s Brain Waves
Kristen Johanson, Team Kakkers
Larry Oxenberg, Team Bald Bubby
Lisa Lenrow, LOL: Love of Lenrow
Lynn Oxenberg, Team Bald Bubby
Mark Kramer, Sponsorship Chair, ReMARKable Strides
Richard Burns, Team Burns
Sue Kovalcik, Team Kakkers
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!
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. If applicable, 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 the National Brain Tumor Society through direct mail, in person at an event, or online, 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 needs to be registered for the event.
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. We will contact you 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 after the 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, 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. The app lets you 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/.
For more information, please contact your Regional Director, Theresa Milanese at tmilanese@braintumor.org or 484-947-1964.
