Metro KC Head for the Cure 5k
Tim Elliott, a 2008 Keeping the Faith recipient, discussed his recovery and challenges since surgery for a brain tumor in May '08 and his plan to run in the Metro KC and Lawrence 5k. Subsequently, he ran both in 32:36 and 35:06, respectively.
- Overland Park Sun , August 26, 2009
- WHB 810 radio, KC, August 23, 2009
Two Head for the Cure 5k teams , totaling 257 members ran in support of brain tumor victims Danny Weaver (All in For Danny!) and Amy Roberts (Amy's Army of Angels). Both were '09 Keeping the Faith honorees and both, along with the Head for the Cure cause, were featured by KC media.
- Kansas City Star , August 30, 2009
- FOX 4 WDAF-TV, KC, August 26, 2009
FOX 4, a Head for the Cure sponsor, promoted the Foundation's effort to find a cure for brain cancer in the light of Senator Ted Kennedy's death.
- FOX 4 WDAF-TV, KC, August 26, 2009
Amy Roberts, who's battling a brain tumor, joined Head for the Cure Foundation President Matt Anthony in the FOX 4 studio to talk about the Foundation's success during the last six years and its signature event, the 5k Run & Walk.
- FOX 4 WDAF-TV, KC, August 23, 2009
Lawrence Head for the Cure 5k
2009 Keeping the Faith honoree, Dick Wilson, a 77-year-old running enthusiast and former KU track and cross-country star, promoted the Lawrence Head for the Cure 5k in newspapers and on radio and TV.
- Lawrence Journal World , September 10, 2009
- University Daily Kansan , September 10, 2009
- 6NEWS, Sunflower Cable, September 10, 2009
Community Contribution
Solace House Receives $10,000 Gift from Head for the Cure.
- Fox4KC.com, February, 2009
'08 In the News
Head for the Art raises awareness for Head for the Cure.
- FOX 4, WDAF-TV, KC, July 2008
Foundation President Matt Anthony talks about the 6th Annual Head for Cure 5k.
- KCMO 710 radio, August 2008
- BIAO Magazine, July/August 2008
- The Independent , January 2008
