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READ MOREWe at the National Brain Tumor Society stand with the thousands of people affected by the catastrophic Southern California wildfires. We support you from both near and far and hope that those battling the blazes are able to further mitigate the destruction and lives lost. We extend our thoughts to and beyond our brain tumor community to all Southern California residents.
Please see below for important event updates.
The Southern California Brain Tumor community will come together on May 10, 2025, for a 5K Walk/Run to raise awareness and funds to support the needs of brain tumor patients and their families. The Southern California Brain Tumor Walk 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 10, 2025. Event t-shirts are not guaranteed to late registrants.
With the impact of the fires in Southern California, we have made some important updates to the 2025 event.
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 10, 2025. T-shirts will arrive to you by event day. Virtual participants who register after April 10, 2025, will not qualify for an event t-shirt.
Event Schedule
8:00-9:00 a.m. – Registration is open for runners and walkers
9:00-9:30 a.m. – Event Program & Celebration of Life
9:30 a.m. – Walk begins
10:45-11:00 a.m. – Top Fundraising Awards and Race Winners
For the walk/run, participants have the choice to run the 5K or walk at your own pace. Wheelchairs, strollers, and leashed pets are welcome. The timed runner option of the event has been removed for 2025.
Questions? Email us at socalinfo@braintumor.org.
View a walkthrough of our venue at Griffith Park!
Parking: on-site parking available at the park
Fundraising for the brain tumor community takes real commitment to our cause, so we want to celebrate your successes.
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 24th and your prize will be mailed directly to your home post-event.
Team Fundraising Prize:
Every team who raises $500 by April 15 will qualify for will receive a personalized “In Honor” or “In Memory” Mission Sign, featuring the name and photo of your loved one. Signs will be displayed on the course at the event.
Every team who raises $10,000 by April 24 will qualify for 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.
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! Watch this video tutorial for a quick walkthrough of the app.
Have more questions? Email us at socalinfo@braintumor.org and we will give you a call!
Share your WHY on social media to encourage friends and followers to join your team or donate to your Southern California Brain Tumor Walk fundraising efforts.
Sample Social Media Posts:
Team Captain: I’m leading team <TEAM NAME> in the 2025 Southern California Brain Tumor Walk, with a goal of raising $X,XXX for 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 2025 Southern California Brain Tumor Walk. 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 2025 Southern California Brain Tumor Walk. 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!
| Rank | Team Name | Amount Earned |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team USC BTC | $5,000.00 |
| 2 | Team Nate-Dawg | $2,014.25 |
| 3 | Cray Cray Ting Team | $125.00 |
| 4 | Eugene’s Angels | $121.50 |
| 5 | Jacob and Mr Puddles | $105.00 |
| 6 | For Roxanne | $100.00 |
| 7 | Team Alexis S. 🙂 | $100.00 |
| 8 | Nathaniel Adrian | $100.00 |
| 9 | Team Susie (Shug) | $81.50 |
| 10 | Team Christian | $50.00 |
| Rank | Participant Name | Amount Earned |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathan Newman | $514.25 |
| 2 | Mox Newman | $500.00 |
| 3 | Steve Newman | $500.00 |
| 4 | Jacquee Newman | $500.00 |
| 5 | Elen Dominici | $231.00 |
| 6 | nondhp | $100.00 |
| 7 | Terry Andrade | $100.00 |
| 8 | Jessica Parizher | $86.50 |
| 9 | Melanie Crandon | $75.00 |
| 10 | Allisyn Ruttle | $50.00 |
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 Southern California Brain Tumor Walk, please contact your Regional Director, Suzanne Isbell at SoCalinfo@braintumor.org.
