Care and Support
You can find connections and lean on others who have experienced the diagnosis of a brain tumour.
Brain Tumour Walk Photo Gallery
Check out our Brain Tumour Walk Photo Gallery here for snapshots of previous events.
Behind every captured moment is a story of celebration, remembrance, and hope. Thank you for sharing your memories with us! If you would like to be part of our photo gallery, please send in your Brain Tumour Walk photos to btwalkhelp@braintumour.ca
Previous Cup of Hope Recipients
The Cup of Hope is awarded annually to the top Brain Tumour Walk fundraising team in Canada. Your team name, city, and winning year will be engraved on the trophy! All members of the winning team will also receive a “Top Team” badge to wear proudly at next year’s event. The winning team will keep the trophy for one year, in their city, to celebrate their incredible accomplishment! After the year is over, the “Cup of Hope” will be up for grabs as all Brain Tumour Walk teams across Canada compete to hold the winning title of Top Fundraising Walk Team of Canada!
2020 – Sault Ste Marie – Brain Stormers
In the Sault Ste. Marie home of Kyleigh Provenzano, the coveted Cup of Hope sits high on a shelf, safely away from the hands of three curious little girls.
Provenzano led the nation in fundraising for the 2020 Virtual Brain Tumour Walk, bringing in nearly $40,000 for Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada and creating a local movement in the process.
Brain Stormers
2019 - Hamilton-Niagara - Team Hayden
Eyes might be the window to the soul, but in Hayden’s case, they were telling her Mom that something was seriously wrong with her baby. Hayden’s Mom, Candice, is forever grateful to the ER physician who spotted her brain tumour and the health care professional team who subsequently saved her eyesight. Candice is now advocating for every parent to look to the eyes.
Hayden's Story
2018 - Toronto - Team Stephanie
Stephanie knows how difficult treating a rare brain tumour can be all too well. At age 38, the mother of twins was diagnosed with an extremely rare and inoperable brain tumour – a rosette-forming glioneuronal tumour that little is known about, and cannot be removed due to its location.
This reality does not stop Stephanie from her tireless advocacy or incredible fundraising efforts.
Stay Connected
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada invites you to engage with federal candidates about the issues that affect the members of our brain tumour community 🇨🇦. Here is a list of key questions that can be posed to federal candidates: ow.ly/d4Sg50Gbabp![]()
Some federal political parties have already answered some of our questions, which you can access on our website 📝. We will continue to post any other responses we receive in the upcoming days. ow.ly/NUAF50Gbabo![]()
#Elx44 #EndBrainTumours
Buy a #HatsforHope toque and wear it proudly knowing you’re helping raise awareness for brain cancer in Canada! Already have a coveted #HatsForHope toque? Buy a new toque and pass it to a friend, or pass your hat to family and friends and fill it with donations. On October 24, wear a hat (any hat) and post a photo of yourself on social media using the hashtag #HatsForHope and tag @braintumourfdn. Can't wait to see your posts! ➡️ www.hatsforhope.ca
REMINDER! Register for our upcoming live webinar "The struggle is real: Tools for back to school" 🍎 on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. EST, presented by Leandra Desjardins, Ph.D.![]()
Leandra’s work is aimed at addressing gaps in knowledge about the assessment of specific social behaviours of pediatric brain tumour survivors. She will cover some basic tips and tricks for supporting your child as he or she returns to school. Register now! ow.ly/4thk50G6xvc
Ethan was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma, sub-type 3, that had traveled from his brain to his spine. He underwent four surgeries, endured several complications, and traveled to the United States for experimental treatment. January 25, 2021, was a big day for Ethan and his mom Cindi as they received word that his cancer was gone 💪. Now, Cindi is determined to give back and raise awareness of brain tumours in the hopes of getting better treatment for kids in Canada. ![]()
Read Ethan's story: ow.ly/Q7zm50GaJv0![]()
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth #CCAM
Today is Make a Hat Day! 🎩👒 With the help of our friends at New Era Grafix Inc., we are excited to show you some exclusive behind the scenes images of how our amazing custom toques are made. Order your #hatsforhope toque before October 15th to be sure to receive it in time for #braincancerawarenessday! www.hatsforhope.ca
So grateful to everyone involved with Dunn with Cancer in #LdnOnt today. Together we will #EndBrainTumours!
CTV is proud to support Dunn With Cancer @BrainTumourFdn. Our own @NPaparellaCTV helped to kick off the weekend walk/run.
Today's the day! So grateful to everyone who will #playforJay today.
Less than a day away from Ontario's largest 3v3 charity basketball tournament to remember 13yr old Jay and raise funds for @BrainTumourFdn #playforjay #kc2021 #charity #ball @CTVKitchener @WR_Record @GlobalKitchener @wlchronicle @570NEWS @KitchenerToday @CBCNews
Please join us in sending positive energy to #Asher as he recovers from yesterday's surgery and every brain tumour patient and survivor across 🇨🇦. 🖤💙🖤
God speed my beloved grandson. Surgery day after months of courage and the ❤ of a giant. Bless these incredible brain tumour surgeons. Please RT with ❤# Asher