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Head for the Cure 5K events are unique tributes those fighting brain cancer and those who have lost their battles. Celebrating the lives and legacies of those with brain cancer has always been central to the atmosphere at Head for the Cure events.

More than half of all participants at Head for the Cure 5K events are affiliated with a team honoring a brain cancer patient. Participants raise funds for Head for the Cure as individuals and through their teams, and they, along with corporate sponsors, are responsible for the more than $1 million raised to date.

Some participants show up simply to race, and many show up to show solidarity for a loved one, past or present. Together, they all join together to defeat brain cancer step by step.

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Find a Head for the Cure 5K

Head for the Cure 5K Columbia, Missouri

April 21, 2012 - 8:00 am

Head for the Cure 5K North Texas

May 12, 2012 - 8:00 am

Head for the Cure 5K Wichita, Kansas

June 30, 2012 - 8:00 am

Head for the Cure 5K Metro KC

August 26, 2012 - 8:00 am

Head for the Cure 5K - Lawrence

September 30, 2012 - 8:00 am

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Keeping the Faith Awards

Sharing the personal stories of those in the midst of their fight is an important part of the awards ceremony. While we recognize the athletic accomplishments of our top runners, we also spend time presenting Keeping the Faith awards to the special people for whom Head for the Cure exists.

The struggles and triumphs of our Keeping the Faith award recipients are even more poignant when shared with everyone race day as we pay tribute to what they have survived and what lies ahead for them.

At each 5K event, we pay tribute to five extraordinary individuals, selected from the nominations submitted by their loved ones.

Nominations for the 2012 North Texas event must be submitted by Monday, April 30, 2012, to be considered.

Nominations for the 2012 Wichita event must be submitted by Monday, June 18, 2012, to be considered.

Nominations for the 2012 Metro KC event must be submitted by Monday, August 13, 2012, to be considered.

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Whether you're volunteering, sponsoring a race team or establishing a memorial, getting involved with HFTC is easy, rewarding and it might just work. Thanks.