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Upcoming Events

Inaugural Head for the Cure 5K – Philadelphia

The Navy Yard – Marine Parade Grounds
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Inaugural Head for the Cure 5K – Portland

Gabriel Park SW 45th Ave & Vermont Street, Portland, OR 97219
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Tour de Bier

Liberty Memorial – 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO 64108
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10th Annual Head for the Cure 5k – Cleveland

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109

May 18, 2025 8:30 am

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Inaugural Head for the Cure 5K – Philadelphia

The Navy Yard - Marine Parade Grounds

June 7, 2025 8:00 am

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

Forest Park, Upper Muny Lot 1 Theatre Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112

June 22, 2025 8:00 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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Watch "A Beautiful Brain:" Caregiver Documentary

The digital release of “A Beautiful Brain” is here! This compelling new documentary, presented by Head for the Cure and directed by Ryan Lovell, highlights the caregiver journey of loved ones with pediatric and adult brain tumors.

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Recent News

Head for the Cure is Now on the Roon App

In an exciting development for the brain cancer community, Head for the Cure Foundation has partnered with the Roon App to offer vital information and resources for glioblastoma patients and...
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Stream “A Beautiful Brain” Documentary

The digital release of “A Beautiful Brain” is here! This compelling new documentary, presented by Head for the Cure and directed by Ryan Lovell, highlights the caregiver journey of loved...
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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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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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