ABOUT BRAIN TUMOUR WALK EVENTS
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2023 & COVID-19
Your safety and well-being are our priority. City walks will be organized with this in mind. If you are not comfortable gathering in a large group, please register for our National Virtual Brain Tumour Walk.
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What is the Brain Tumour Walk?
The Brain Tumour Walk is our largest volunteer-led, peer-to-peer fundraising event, to raise money to fund brain tumour research, compassionate support services, trusted information, and advocacy to help brain tumour patients and survivors live longer, better, and with hope.
There are no registration fees, no fundraising minimums, and all are welcome to join and make a difference. You can walk individually or as a team. Register for your closest city walk. If you are not located near or unable to attend a city walk, please register for our National Virtual Brain Tumour Walk. All new and returning participants and teams must register EACH year for your local Brain Tumour Walk.
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When and where is the Brain Tumour Walk?
Our in-person city walks and National Virtual Brain Tumour Walk will take place across Canada, throughout June 2023.
For the date and location of your local in-person city walk, please click here and select your closest walk location.
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Who organizes the Brain Tumour Walk?
Brain Tumour Walk events are organized by staff and volunteers of Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada. With the generous support of volunteers, we are able to direct more money to critical brain tumour research, compassionate support services, trusted information, and advocacy on behalf of all Canadians affected by this devastating condition.
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Where does the money raised through the Brain Tumour Walk program go?
The funds raised are directed to critical brain tumour research, compassionate support services, trusted health education, information, and advocacy. With every dollar fundraised, you make it possible for people affected by a brain tumour to live longer, better, and with hope. You make it possible to find a cure.
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Is the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada a registered charity?
Yes. Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada’s charitable number is BN118816339RR0001. When you donate, you will receive a tax receipt.
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How do I learn more about becoming a partner of the Brain Tumour Walk?
For more information about national partnership opportunities, please email nnassereddine@braintumour.ca
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Will my information be shared or traded with anyone?
No. Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada will not share your information with any outside agencies/organizations or individuals without prior consent, unless the disclosure is required by law. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
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What if my community is not listed?
Select the community nearest you and register for the Brain Tumour Walk! If you are not located near an in-person city walk, please register for the National Virtual Brain Tumour Walk. If you have any questions about the locations listed, please contact us at btwalkhelp@braintumour.ca.
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Who gets a blue Brain Tumour Walk t-shirt?
Blue t-shirts are reserved for brain tumour patients/survivors only. If you are a survivor, please indicate that on your online registration and let us know your size. Please register for your in-person city walk to ensure you receive one on your walk day. For all patients/survivors registered for the National Virtual Brain Tumour Walk, we will mail you your t-shirt.
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Can I purchase the Incentive items?
No. The Brain Tumour Walk Incentive items are reserved for fundraisers who reach a milestone level. It is Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada policy that we do not sell merchandise.
- Can I volunteer at a walk event?