Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/26/2014
8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location
DCR Mother's Rest at Carson Beach, Boston
Almost 700,000 people in the United States are living with a primary brain tumor. This year alone, another 69,000 people are expected to receive that same diagnosis. Brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children under age 10. An estimated 14,000 people in the United States will die from brain cancer this year alone. More so than any other cancer, a brain tumor can have life-altering psychological, cognitive, behavioral, and physical side effects. Despite these facts, brain tumor research remains underfunded; in fact, there are only four (4) FDA-approved drugs available today to treat brain tumors.
The Boston Brain Tumor Walk is an inspiring, family-friendly 5k that offers individuals and teams a chance to honor and remember loved ones, connect with others interested in the cause, and educate the local community on the diverse needs of patients and survivors.
All proceeds benefit the National Brain Tumor Society (www.braintumor.org), the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the brain tumor community in the U.S., and go toward raising vital awareness and funding critical brain tumor research for the discovery of new treatments, and ultimately, a cure.
To learn more about the Boston Brain Tumor Walk, register to walk, volunteer, or donate, please visit www.braintumorwalk.org/Boston. Join us and make a difference in the lives of all those affected by brain tumors.
