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Orangetheory Fitness Giveback- North Texas

Dallas, TX

Saturday April 20, 2019 11:00am - Tuesday April 30, 2019 11:00am
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Pittsburgh Kickoff

Pittsburgh, PA

Tuesday April 23, 2019 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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lincolnwood , IL

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Giving FAQs

Nov 26, 2018

What is #GivingTuesday? #GivingTuesday is a global giving movement built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in all 50 states and around the world. This year, #GivingTuesday will be held on November 27th, 2018. #GivingTuesday harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. It inspires people to take collective action to improve their communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they believe in, and help create a better world....

Save the Date for Giving Tuesday!

Oct 18, 2018

Head for the Cure works to raise funds, hope, and awareness for the brain cancer community. On this #GivingTuesday, you have the opportunity to directly impact our mission, and to help us defeat brain cancer step by step.   On November 27th, millions of people across the nation, and across the globe, will show their support for non-profit organizations with missions close to their heart. In 2017, #GivingTuesday raised over 300 million dollars in over 150 countries. This year, Facebook has partnered with PayPal to match up to $7 million dollars of all donations made through Facebook.   Be a...

Thank You, New York!

Oct 17, 2018

On behalf of everyone at the Head for the Cure Foundation, thank you for helping make the annual Head for the Cure 5K Run/Walk – New York an amazing success! It was a fantastic fall morning for our signature Head for the Cure 5K, and an unforgettable celebration of hope and optimism for brain cancer patients, their families, friends and supporters! With your help, we welcomed over 150 runners, walkers, volunteers, donors, sponsors and well wishers — most participating with one of the 23 Head for the Cure teams. We also honored one of our brain tumor survivors, Roger Espinal,...

Thank you Detroit!

Sep 18, 2018

On behalf of everyone at the Head for the Cure Foundation, thank you for helping make the 5th annual Head for the Cure 5K Run/Walk – Detroit an amazing success! It was a fantastic morning for our signature Head for the Cure 5K, and an unforgettable celebration of hope and optimism for brain cancer patients, their families, friends and supporters! With your help, we welcomed over 1400 runners, walkers, volunteers, donors, sponsors and well wishers — most participating with one of the 60 Head for the Cure teams. We also honored 8 brain tumor survivors during our Keeping the...

Remembering John McCain

Aug 31, 2018

We have all been incredibly saddened by the loss of Senator John McCain nearly a week ago after his fight with a glioblastoma. As he makes his final journey from Arizona to Washington, D.C. and then to Maryland, we remember this titan who embodied all that it is to be a fighter, an American and a hero in every sense of the word. It's hard to imagine a better contender against this terrible cancer than someone who has lived his life with such passion, not only for himself but for the countless others he fought for though 60 years of service, in the armed forces, in a POW camp, and in the United...

5th Annual Omaha 5K Run/Walk

Jul 25, 2018

Omaha Start 2018   On behalf of everyone at the Head for the Cure Foundation, thank you for helping make the 5th annual Head for the Cure 5K Run/Walk – Omaha an amazing success! It was a fantastic morning for our signature Head for the Cure 5K, and an unforgettable celebration of hope and optimism for brain cancer patients, their families, friends and supporters! With your help, we welcomed over 750 runners, walkers, volunteers, donors, sponsors and well wishers — most participating with one of the 35 Head for the Cure teams. Check out...

Purchase Your School Supplies Through AmazonSmile!

Jul 16, 2018

Support brain cancer, purchase by purchase at AmazonSmile! As you're ordering school supplies or just everyday goods, go to smile.amazon.com, select Head for the Cure for your charity, and a portion of your purchase will go to Head for the Cure! ...

Head for the Cure St. Louis

Jul 12, 2018

Thank you, St. Louis, for supporting Head for the Cure!  We were so honored to be featured on several media resources with amazing patients/survivors sharing their stories. Check it out!   http://fox2now.com/2018/06/24/st-louisans-gather-in-forest-park-to-suppo... ------------ http://www.kmov.com/story/38495657/brain-cancer-survivor-shares-story-at...   http://www.kmov.com/clip/14443862/brain-cancer-survivor-shares-story-at-... -------------- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pwh9fZjsaWwK82OwWHiZ59plXgu_joXo/view?u... ...

May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month!

May 01, 2018

Go gray email 1 .png                 May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month!  For the past 16 years, Head for the Cure has raised more than $10 million for brain cancer research and programs primarily through our 5K walk/run events across the country. However, the fight doesn't end at the finish line! Join us as we Go Gray in May in support of Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Through the entire month of May on social media, we will celebrate survivors, practitioners, caregivers supporters as we strive to find a cure for brain cancer step by...

Head for the Cure Adds a Few New Voices: Voices Against Brain Cancer leadership joins Head for the Cure

Apr 10, 2018

VABC Cover Photo.jpg   For 15 years, the Head for the Cure Foundation and Voices Against Brain Cancer have led the way in creating grassroots action for the public to support the brain cancer community and scientific research. After years of working independently toward the same cause, Voices Against Brain Cancer is bringing its organization, its constituent base and its events into the Head for the Cure Foundation. The Head for the Cure Foundation will continue to operate from its Kansas City, MO, headquarters.  The Foundation will be led by...

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