Join a community event near you or support a Racing Ahead team member and help the National Brain Tumor Society find a cure for brain tumors!
See a list of online fundraising pages for individual's events and Racing Ahead team members or browse our online calendar to see all events.
Check out some of our featured annual events!
- MFL Ski Day - January 24, 2009
- Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research (SSBTR) Walkathon - February 28 and March 7, 2009
- Golf for Hope - May 1, 2009
- Billy Grey Ride for Research - May 17, 2009
- Have a Chance Walk - October 18, 2009
6th Annual MFL Ski Day
January 24, 2009
Winter Park Resort, CO
Thank you to the Lewandowski family and their many supporters for another wonderful Ski Day. The annual MFL Ski Day is held in honor of Michael Lewandowski and, over six years, has raised over $100,000 to support NBTS’ Oligodendroglioma Brain Tumor Research Grant.
Learn more about MFL Ski Day at www.michael-lewandowski.net.
Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research (SSBTR) Walkathon
Saturday, February 28, 2009 in Tucson, AZ
Saturday, March 7, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona
The 8th annual SSBTR Walkathon took place at Phoenix’s Pinnacle High School on March 7, 2009. The day was beautiful, with over 3,000 students and adults in attendance. This year also marked the inaugural SSBTR event in Tucson, AZ on February 28th, bringing the 2009 fundraising total to $205,000.
To learn more, visit us online at www.SSBTR.org.
Golf for Hope
Friday, May 1, 2009
Laytonsville, Maryland
Save the date for the 5th annual Golf for Hope, offering both morning and afternoon golfing. Held at Blue Mash, this popular event is part of a special weekend dedicated to creating awareness and raising funds in support of the brain tumor community. Many participants join in the tradition by registering foursomes and/or signing up for one of many sponsorship opportunities. In 2008, this event raised almost $100,000! And, as with the Race for Hope – DC Presented by Cassidy & Pinkard Colliers, all funds raised in 2009 will benefit the National Brain Tumor Society and Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure. Go to www.curebraintumors.org to find out how to register today!
Billy Grey Ride for Research
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Saratoga Springs, New York
This terrific annual event features riders biking 10, 25 or 50 miles around Saratoga Springs to raise awareness and funds for the Billy Grey Chair of Research in the NBTS Research Grant Program. A 5K walk will be held at the same time for those interested in walking instead of riding.
Visit www.TeamBilly.org for more information.
If you're looking for the Boston-area Ride for Research, click here.
Have a Chance Walk
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Battery Park, New York City
The Have a Chance Walk to Fight Brain Tumors features a 5K walk starting and ending at Manhattan’s Battery Park. Along the way, participants will experience breathtaking views of both the East and Hudson Rivers. Proceeds benefit Have a Chance and the National Brain Tumor Society. In its three years, the Have a Chance Walk has raised nearly $2 million to support financial assistance programs for patients and their families and vital work to find a cure for brain tumors.
To donate, go to www.haveachancewalk.org.