Phoenix Unites in Fundraising Walk to Fight Brain Tumors

5th Annual Phoenix Brain Tumor Walk to be held Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Kiwanis Park, Tempe

Tempe, AZ -   Hundreds of families in the Phoenix area have been affected by brain tumors. As patients, survivors, or caregivers, these local residents comprise a community with a compelling story of survival and hope. 

The National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) will host a special event on October 24, 2009 in Tempe for people dealing with brain tumor disease.  NBTS is a nonprofit organization that brings together the best in brain tumor research and supportive patient services.

The brain tumor walk is an inspirational fundraising walk and community day to support vital brain tumor research and patient services at the National Brain Tumor Society. All ages welcome.

Form a team of family, friends, or co-workers and help make a difference in the fight against brain tumors.  Optional 5K walk (wheelchair & stroller accessible) with food, music, prizes and more.  For information and to register online, visit http://www.phoenixwalk.org/ or call toll-free at 1.866.455.3214.

Event details:

What:  5th Annual Phoenix Brain Tumor Walk

Where:  Kiwanis Park at the Ruben Romero Corporate Area, 5900 S. All American Way, Tempe, AZ  85283

When:  Saturday, October 24, 2009; registration 8-9 AM; program & activities 9 AM to Noon.

Fees:  Free for ages 5 & under; $15 for ages 6-17; $35 for adults and on the day of the event. The registration fee includes an event t-shirt, food & beverages, and full access to all event activities.

With more than 500 people diagnosed a day in the U.S., it’s critical we unite to fight brain tumors. Help fund promising research to improve quality of life and get to a cure faster!

Last year, 500 participants helped to raise $110,000 to fund innovative research for brain tumor treatments and support services for brain tumor patients and their families. Join those whose lives have been touched by brain tumors; meet patients, families, and friends, celebrate life, and honor the memory of those lost.

This event cannot happen without the dedication and enthusiasm of individuals, families and teams like you! Register now to start or join a team, walk on your own, or volunteer.

Published on behalf of the National Brain Tumor Society
Proceeds support innovative brain tumor research and comprehensive patient services at the National Brain Tumor Society. To find out more about what we do, visit our website at http://www.braintumor.org/.

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