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READ MOREAll NBTS-hosted 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). In the event of inclement weather in your region, please note that the regional director will reach out via text and email if the event is delayed or canceled due to unsafe conditions.
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. Checks can also be physically turned in at the check-in tent on site at events.
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. (Video Tutorial)
Yes, anyone who intends to walk, race, or ride 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. Virtual Participant registration is free 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 30 days prior event day. *Note: the Wisconsin Brain Tumor Walk & Race has a different virtual participation option. Please refer to the event website for details.
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 NBTS staff contact 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 NBTS staff contact 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. View how your fundraising dollars make an impact.