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Online Community Meeting

Online , MO

Wednesday January 27, 2021 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Brains for the Cure - Caregiver Conversations

64145, MO

Thursday January 28, 2021 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Seattle Online Kick-Off Event

Seattle, WA

Wednesday February 3, 2021 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Make an Impact in 2021!

Jan 06, 2021

We can't thank you enough for your support throughout 2020! Your generosity helped raise nearly $2.2 million last year to support clinical research initiatives at our local beneficiaries and the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative, in addition to important programs including Brains for the Cure! As we continue our mission in 2021, we hope we can count on your support once again. Here's to an even more impactful year fighting for the brain tumor community! Make an Impact in 2021! Support Yourself or Others: Brains for the Cure is available to guide and connect patients, survivors,...

Meet Dr. David Cachia

Dec 03, 2020

Meet Dr. David Cachia Head for the Cure exists to ignite hope within the brain cancer community while aiming to increase vital clinical research and patient programs. As our local beneficiary and member of the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative (BTTC), MUSC Hollings Cancer Center greatly contributes to that mission. We would like to shine a light on one of those wonderful individuals Dr. David Cachia, Associate Professor in Neuro-oncology, and get to know him a little better. Enjoy! Register Today! Physician Spotlight Dr. David Cachia - News Article.png ...

Columbus Community Meeting

Dec 01, 2020

Columbus Community Meeting Join Us For Our Columbus Community Meeting! During this meeting, we will be discussing the 4th Annual Head for the Cure 5K - Columbus! There will be opportunities to share ideas, ask questions and brainstorm on how we can best support the Columbus brain tumor community. We would love your input on how we can make the 2021 event truly special for the Columbus community. This meeting is open to all Columbus supporters!  Date: Wednesday, December 9th Time: 5:00 pm EST Meeting Information: We will be hosting this meeting via Zoom. If you haven't used...

Ian Kennedy & Family Present $75K to HFTC

Nov 30, 2020

The Kennedy Family Starts the Season of Giving to Help Defeat Brain Cancer   Ian Kennedy and his wife Allison are excited to present the Head for the Cure Foundation (HFTC) with a $75,000 donation as a part of their “K’s for a Cause” program to HFTC Founder and President, Matt Anthony and hosted by Fox 4’s John Holt. The check presentation will be a part of the #GivingTuesday celebration on Tuesday, December 1st premiered on HFTC’s Facebook and YouTube at 4 p.m. CST.   In early August Ian Kennedy and his wife Allison announced their new initiative “K’s for a Cause.” During...

The 9th Annual Head for the Cure 5K - Central Texas is Going VIRTUAL!

Nov 17, 2020

imageedit_1_7931997225.png Join us for our next run! As we navigate this ever-changing environment Head for the Cure wants to ensure the health and safety of our participants, especially our survivors who we run and walk for, and celebrate during our event. Our 9th Head for the Cure 5K - Central Texas on Sunday, April 11th, has been re-envisioned as a VIRTUAL EVENT! Date: Sunday, April 11th Time: 8:00 a.m. CDTLocation: Facebook  YouTube! What Is A Virtual 5K?This interactive event brings the same unique elements of an in-person 5K online to celebrate and remember our...

Orlando Physician Spotlight - Dr. Nick

Nov 04, 2020

Meet Dr. Nicholas G. Avgeropoulos Head for the Cure exists to ignite hope within the brain cancer community while aiming to increase vital clinical research and patient programs. As our local beneficiary and member of the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative (BTTC), Orlando Health Cancer Institute greatly contributes to that mission. We would like to shine a light on one of those wonderful individuals Dr. Nicholas G. Avgeropoulos, Co-Director, Brain and Spine Tumor Program, and get to know them a little better. Enjoy! Register Today! Dr. Nick Spotlight.png ...

Prime Days Benefit Head for the Cure

Oct 13, 2020

Do you have your Amazon Prime deals picked out? Do some good while shopping and choose Head for the Cure as your Amazon Smile charity! A percentage of your purchses will benefit our mission of defeating brain cancer step by step! Make sure you're logged in to your Smile.Amazon.com account to do so! Amazing Smile.png ...

Detroit Survivor Spotlight - Stephanie N

Sep 26, 2020

Each year, teams participate in our annual Head for the Cure 5K - Detroit. Steph's Star Steppers participates to celebrate Stephanie Nave's story and courageous battle with brain cancer. By participating in this event, you are helping fund research and programs to support the brain tumor community. Learn more about Stephanie below! REGISTER OR DONATE TODAY! Stephanie Nave.png I found out I had a brain tumor when I was a senior in high school, 20 years ago. My mom brought me to a routine MRI for my Epilepsy that I have, they never used contrast before so when the tech's came out to...

The 4th Annual Head for the Cure 5K - Orlando is Going VIRTUAL!

Sep 17, 2020

Going Virtual Orlando 2021.png Join us for our next run! As we navigate this ever-changing environment Head for the Cure wants to ensure the health and safety of our participants, especially our survivors who we run and walk for, and celebrate during our event. Our 4th Head for the Cure 5K - Orlando on Saturday, February 20th, has been re-envisioned as a VIRTUAL EVENT! Date: Saturday, February 20th Time: 9:00 a.m. EDTLocation: Facebook  YouTube! What Is A Virtual 5K?This interactive event brings the same unique elements of an in-person 5K online to celebrate and...

The 5th Annual Head for the Cure 5K - Charleston is Going VIRTUAL!

Sep 14, 2020

Virtual 5K Announcement - Charleston.png Join us for our next run! As we navigate this ever-changing environment Head for the Cure wants to ensure the health and safety of our participants, especially our survivors who we run and walk for, and celebrate during our event. Our 5th Head for the Cure 5K - Charleston on Saturday, February 27th, has been re-envisioned as a VIRTUAL EVENT! Date: Saturday, February 27th Time: 9:00 a.m. EDTLocation: Facebook  YouTube! What Is A Virtual 5K?This interactive event brings the same unique elements of an in-person 5K online to...

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