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FIRM TRAINING PROGRAMS- MIDLAND GIVEBACK

midland , TX

Friday February 28, 2020 8:00am - Saturday February 29, 2020 11:30pm
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Ride For Good Kansas City!

Kansas City, MO

Friday February 28, 2020 9:00am - Sunday June 7, 2020 9:00am
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Metro KC 5K - Kickoff

Overland Park , KS

Wednesday March 4, 2020 5:30pm - 7:30pm
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Meet Your San Antonio 5K Emcee's!

Sep 12, 2019

As we are nearing our 6th Annual Head for the Cure 5K- San Antonio on Saturday, September 28th at Providence Catholic School, we want to share with you our fantastic emcees for the event! Thanks to our partners at KSAT we have not one, but TWO supportive emcees for our race. Learn more about Steve Spriester and David Sears! Steve_S_-_KSAT.jpg Steve Spriester: Steve has been at KSAT since 1995. His stories and his newscasts have been award-winning and have led the ratings consistently. From his series of reports that led to the San Antonio medical community...

San Antonio 5K Team Spotlight- Team Headstrong

Sep 11, 2019

Each year, many teams participate in our annual Head for the Cure 5K - San Antonio.  Team Headstrong has participated in honor of Mike after his brain cancer diagnosis, and he is going 10 years strong. By participating in this event, you are helping fund research and programs to support the brain tumor community. Learn more about Team Headstrong! Team Headstrong- SA Team Headstrong has participated in the last 5 years for Head for the Cure in San Antonio!  Each year our team grows in size and how many donations we are able to raise. The first year, it...

NC TRIANGLE TEAM SPOTLIGHT - TEAM FLY NAVY

Sep 06, 2019

Each year, teams participate in our annual Head for the Cure 5K - NC Triangle.  Team Fly Navy is participating in honor of Richard J. Field, Jr. 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 team Fly Navy below! Team Spotlight (7).png Our Team, 'Fly Navy' is participating in the Head for the Cure Run in honor of Richard J. Field, Jr. our father. He was diagnosed with a  Glioblastoma Multiforme ( GBM) brain tumor in 2001 at age...

DETROIT TEAM SPOTLIGHT - TEAM NYEHOLT

Sep 06, 2019

Each year, teams participate in our annual Head for the Cure 5K - Detroit. Team Nyeholt participates to celebrate Shaun Nyeholt'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 Team Nyeholt below! Register or Donate Today! Team Spotlight.jpg Team Nyeholt walks to celebrate Shaun Nyeholt’s story and continued battle with brain cancer. After brain surgery, 10 months of chemotherapy and radiation treatment and three years of...

Detroit Staff Spotlight - Meet Dr. Ana C deCarvalho, PhD!

Sep 02, 2019

Head for the Cure exists to inspire hope within the brain cancer community while performing to increase vital clinical research. As our local beneficiary and member of the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative (BTTC), the Hermelin Brain Tumor Center greatly contributes to that mission. We would like to shine a light on one of those wonderful individuals Dr. Ana C deCarvalho and get to know them a little better. Enjoy! REGISTER TODAY! Dr. Horta (4).png ...

Remembering Senator John McCain. Senator Ted Kennedy, and Dustin Eskie

Aug 24, 2019

A note from Head For The Cure Founder and Board President, Matt Anthony. Each and every Head for the Cure 5K event is a special day of celebration, inspiration and remembrance for the lives and legacies of people facing brain tumor disease and brain cancer.  Our signature Head for the Cure 5K event in Kansas City, on Sunday, August 25th, marks an extra special memory this year.   One year ago, we were all saddened, yet equally inspired, by the passing of Senator John McCain, following his yearlong journey with glioblastoma brain cancer. We also remember John McCain’s close friend and...

NC TRIANGLE TEAM SPOTLIGHT - TEAM #LIVELIKEVINCEY

Aug 23, 2019

Each year, teams participate in our annual Head for the Cure 5K - NC Triangle.  Team #LiveLikeVincey is participating in honor of Vincey's 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 team #LiveLikeVincey! Vincey.png We "head for the cure" for Vincey. When thinking about Vincey, the first thing that comes to mind is the giant  bear hug she would give you, even if she didn't know you, accompanied by her huge signature smile. Her ...

Detroit Physician Spotlight - Meet Dr. Snyder!

Aug 20, 2019

The 6th annual Head for the Cure 5K Run/Walk - Detroit is only a month away on Sunday, September 22nd!  We are proud to partner with the Hermelin Brain Tumor Center at Henry Ford Health System and their efforts to increase awareness while performing vital clinical research. Please take a moment to learn more about one of those dedicated physicians working to find a cure, Dr. James Snyder. REGISTER OR DONATE TODAY! Dr. Snyder 2018 Profile.png ...

DETROIT PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT - MEET DR. HORTA

Aug 13, 2019

Head for the Cure exists to inspire hope within the brain cancer community while performing to increase vital clinical research. As our local beneficiary and member of the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative (BTTC), the Hermelin Brain Tumor Center greatly contributes to that mission. We would like to shine a light on one of those wonderful individuals Dr. Erika Horta, Neurology Fellow, and get to know them a little better. Enjoy! Register Today! Dr. Horta .png   HFTC race logo (2).jpg Hermelin_Brain_tumor_logo.jpg ...

DETROIT PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT - MEET DR. SABEDOT

Aug 13, 2019

Head for the Cure exists to inspire hope within the brain cancer community while performing to increase vital clinical research. As our local beneficiary and member of the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative (BTTC), the Hermelin Brain Tumor Center greatly contributes to that mission. We would like to shine a light on one of those wonderful individuals Dr. Thais Sabedot, PhD, and get to know them a little better. Enjoy! REGISTER TODAY! Dr. Horta (2).png ...

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