Walk or Fun-Run to Support Research and Programs

This Spring you laced up to raise more than $1.66 million to lift the burden of a brain tumour. Thank you!
 

There's still time to donate! individual and team fundraising pages will remain open
until July 31, 2013
~ Search for an individual to sponsor here or for a team to sponsor here ~

Find your closest city to make a donation, see how much was raised, and view photos and videos!

Belleville Halifax Sudbury
Brampton Hamilton Toronto
Calgary Kitchener-Waterloo Vancouver
Chatham-Kent London Victoria
Edmonton Montreal Windsor
Fredericton Ottawa Winnipeg
Guelph Saskatoon Virtual - Unitl July 31
Spring Sprint is a nation-wide movement transforming the future for brain tumour patients and families. This means funding critical research into the cause of and cure for brain tumours. It also means ensuring the 55,000 Canadians living with the disease have access to the important support and information programs that are uniquely needed. Whether you stroll, saunter, walk, jog or run,  register today and start transforming the future, we need you.

Video: 'Transform the Future for Brain Tumour Patients and Survivors with Spring Sprint'

brain tumour survivor ben is running in 10 spring sprints this springBen's Story: Survivor Laces Up to Honour All Canadians with a Brain Tumour             

For survivor Ben Seewald, it’s been over 15 years since he heard the startling words, “you have a brain tumour.” And since that day, it’s been a priority for him to not let that diagnosis direct his outlook on life. This spring, Ben is lacing up his running shoes and taking off cross-country to honour all Canadians facing the battle with a brain tumour. Having re-learned how to walk and talk, Ben has maintained his love of running and will take part in 10 of the 20 Spring Sprints happening between April and June. For him, it’s the ultimate expression of his personal belief that having a brain tumour “doesn’t mean you have to lose the things you enjoy.” By signing up for the ten events, Ben is also taking part in the most Spring Sprints he’s ever joined, which is no small feat. “Attending events has always helped me honour those who have or will struggle with a brain tumour diagnosis. The hope you feel in each city is incomparable.” Read Ben's story...

Learn more about some of the survivors and families who are committed to supporting this work  in Your Stories.

 

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Upcoming Events

  • 18/Jun/2013: Burlington and Hamilton Support Group: Meets at West Plains United Church, 549 Plains Road West, Burlington, ON... Learn more >
  • 18/Jun/2013: International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society Congress: The ISRS Congress brings together a diverse international community of... Learn more >
  • 19/Jun/2013: Windsor Support Group: Meets at United Way, Unit A1, 300 Giles Blvd. East, Windsor, ON... Learn more >
  • 19/Jun/2013: Calgary Support Group: Meets at Wellspring Calgary, 1404 Home Road NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B 1G7... Learn more >
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