Fourth Annual Portland Brain Tumor Walk Raises Critical Funds for Brain Tumor Research
Who: National Brain Tumor Society
East Coast Office: 124 Watertown Street, Suite 2D, Watertown, MA 02472
What: Fourth Annual Portland Brain Tumor Walk
When: Saturday, Sept. 12
Registration: 8-9 a.m.
Program and activities: 9 a.m. to noon.
Where: Willamette Park
6599 SW Beaver Ave., Portland, OR 97239 (on Nebraska off SW Macadam)
Fees: Free for ages 5 and 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 and beverages and full access to all event activities.
Register online at www.PortlandWalk.org or call toll-free at 1-866-455-3214.
Description: 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.
Why: Brain tumors have no boundaries; they affect individuals of all ages, ethnicities and health histories. Over 500 Americans are diagnosed with a primary or metastatic brain tumor every day. That’s more than 190,000 people per year. Brain tumor research is under-funded, and greater public awareness of the problem is needed. Brain tumors are a leading cause of solid tumor cancer deaths in children and young adults. Brain tumors cannot be prevented because their causes are unknown.
Local: Hundreds of families in the Portland 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. Contact us to reach local spokespersons for overviews of their stories.
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