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Upcoming Events

13th Annual Head for the Cure 5K – St. Louis

Forest Park, Upper Muny Lot 1 Theatre Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112
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12th Annual Head for the Cure 5k – Omaha

Zorinsky Lake Park – 3808 S 156th St., Omaha, NE 68144
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2025 Kansas City 5K

Corporate Woods Building 40 – 9401 Indian Creek Pkwy, Overland Park, KS 66210
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8th Annual Head for the Cure 5k – Orlando

Harbor Park - 4990 New Broad St., Orlando, FL 32814

February 15, 2025 9:00 am

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3rd Annual Head for the Cure 5K – Jacksonville

Ed Austin Regional Park - 11751 McCormick Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225

February 16, 2025 9:00 am

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9th Annual Head for the Cure 5k – Charleston

James Island County Park - 871 Riverland Dr., Charleston, SC 29412

February 22, 2025 9:00 am

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Meet Brains for the Cure

Advocacy, Education, and Connection Resources For the Brain Tumor Community

Brains for the Cure provides advice, stories, and resources, in collaboration with doctors, patients, and caregivers, for every step of the brain tumor journey.

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Community Recognitions

Honoring those we've lost, patients & survivors, caregivers, and healthcare personnel at our 5K run/walk events and beyond.

Zachary Alexander - In Memoriam

LEGACY OF HOPE

Zachary Alexander

Zachary was diagnosed at the age of 5 with choroid plexus brain cancer.
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KEEPING THE FAITH

Stephen Kuryla

A 20 year survivor, Stephen has the best attitude to continue to live life to the fullest.
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Nasima Ahmed - Legacy of Love

LEGACY OF LOVE

Nasima Ahmed

From the moment we learned of our dad's diagnosis, our mom committed her life to doing...
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HEALTHCARE HERO

Carissa Grande

Have you ever met someone who makes you feel happy just by being around them?
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Join Your Path to Hope: Patient & Caregiver Resource

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Join Your Path to Hope, a groundbreaking resource for patients and caregivers navigating the challenges of a brain tumor diagnosis. We’re excited to introduce this invaluable resource built on our patient and caregiver online platform, Brains for the Cure, offering personalized guidance and resources for every step of your brain tumor journey.
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Recent News

October Ambassador Spotlight: Natalie Burton

It's been a little less than a month since the Head for the Cure Kansas City 2024 5K, and I can not stop thinking about it. It truly has become...
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Brain Cancer Support and Solutions Alliance Launches Nurse Navigator for Patient and Caregiver Assistance

The Brain Cancer Support and Solutions Alliance (BCSSA), a collaboration between nonprofits Head for the Cure, the Musella Foundation, and Cancer Commons, proudly announces the appointment of a dedicated Neuro-Oncology...
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Who Do You Run/Walk For? KC 5K Recap

I recently had the privilege of participating in the annual Metro KC 5K event dedicated to supporting brain cancer research. With an impressive turnout of 6,000 compassionate individuals, the event...
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Rare Enough Podcast

In 2019 doctors diagnosed DJ Stewart with a Grade 4 Glioblastoma, telling him he likely had less than a year to live. Today DJ, his wife Erin, and their two dogs travel the USA in an RV, searching for inspiring people to share their stories, to help others ignite hope, and live an epic life. Listen along as their share their journey.
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Rare Enough Podcast

In 2019 doctors diagnosed DJ Stewart with a Grade 4 Glioblastoma, telling him he likely had less than a year to live. Today DJ, his wife Erin, and their two dogs travel the USA in an RV, searching for inspiring people to share their stories, to help others ignite hope, and live an epic life. Listen along as their share their journey.
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Our Mission

Head for the Cure inspires hope for the community of brain cancer patients, their families, friends, caregivers and other supporters, while celebrating their courage, spirit and energy.

Building Awareness

This disease is not widely known and needs advancements in treatments to help patients.

Raising Funds

Our 5K run/walk events and other fundraising events and campaigns directly support clinical research and programs.

Igniting Hope

No one should feel like they are fighting a brain tumor alone.
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Give the gift of hope

Make a donation to Head for the Cure today.

Your dollars directly support brain cancer research, patients & caregiver resources, and brain tumor programs, education, and initiatives.
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