The New York Brain Tumor community will come together on September 15, 2024 for a walk to raise awareness and funds to support the needs of brain tumor patients and their families. The New York Brain Tumor Walk is a family-friendly event for all ages! Join us for a morning of celebration, remembrance and hope. Your community is here. Let’s discover a cure, together.
Registration fees will increase slightly in the 30 days leading up the event and again on event week.
Youth registration options are 12 and under. In-person participation options include an event t-shirt if you register prior to August 15, 2024. Event t-shirts are not guaranteed to late registrants. Registration fees will increase 30 days prior to event day, and again on event week.
Volunteers are essential to the New York Brain Tumor Walk! Thank you for your dedication to our shared mission. Groups, schools, community organizations, families and individuals are all welcome to volunteer. Need student community service hours? Our event is perfect!
Register online, choosing “volunteer” as your participation type. Once registered, you will receive an email to confirm your volunteer shift. For more information about volunteer opportunities at the New Jersey Brain Tumor Walk, please contact Renee Bersani at NYinfo@braintumor.org
New in 2024
Virtual Participant – FREE registration for those who are unable to attend the event in person. Event t-shirts will be mailed to all virtual participants who raise $75 or more by August 15, 2024. T-shirts will arrive to you by event day. Virtual participants who register after August 15, 2024, will not qualify for an event t-shirt.
Event Schedule
7:30 am – Check-in/t-shirt pick-up
8:30 am – Remembrance Ceremony (Zach’s Bay beach)
9:00 am – Opening Ceremony
9:30 am – Walk Start
Parking is available on-site.
Check-in and t-shirt pick up opens at 7:30 am and continues through the morning with many mission-centric activities. If any members of your team miss online registration, we will be offering contactless registration on-site on event day. Be sure to visit our activity tents and sponsors at the event.
Light refreshments will be available. The event will be held rain or shine! The walk route is approximately 3 miles.
Questions? Email us at NYinfo@braintumor.org.
Fundraising for the brain tumor community takes real commitment to our cause, so we want to celebrate your successes.
New in 2024, our NBTS Accelerator Club will recognize event participants like you driving brain tumor breakthroughs forward through your fundraising efforts. The more you raise, the more additional prizes you can earn. By raising $250 or more on your personal fundraising page by event day, you will become part of the NBTS Accelerator Club.
$250 – Accelerator: By raising $250 or more on your personal fundraising page by event day, you will become part of the NBTS Accelerator Club and receive exclusive benefits, including:
$5,000 – Changemaker
In addition to the Accelerator Club benefits, you will also receive:
$10,000 – Groundbreaker
In addition to the Accelerator Club Benefits, you will also receive:
Additional Individual Fundraising Prizes:
Achieve one of the milestones listed below by September 30th and your prize will be mailed directly to your home post-event.
National Brain Tumor Society wants to make sure you are successful in your fundraising efforts. Equip yourself with these curated fundraising resources to maximize your impact.
Have more questions? Email us at NYinfo@braintumor.og and we will give you a call!
Rank | Team Name | Amount Earned |
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1 | Not for nothing | $746.86 |
2 | Cal’s Crusaders | $50.00 |
3 | Team Slobo | $25.00 |
4 | Kristinabelle’ | $25.00 |
5 | Team Gray for NY | $25.00 |
Rank | Participant Name | Amount Earned |
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1 | Christina Carducci | $310.08 |
2 | Amy Kitay | $50.00 |
3 | Kimberly Lusky | $25.00 |
4 | Eleanore Bella | $25.00 |
5 | Laura Balsamo | $25.00 |
6 | Christina Nicolich | $25.00 |
7 | Josie Russo | $25.00 |
8 | Renee Bersani | $25.00 |
9 | Aundraya Fontaine | $0.00 |
10 | Giovanni Balsamo | $0.00 |
As an event sponsor, your organization will connect with the brain tumor community on a platform that will enable meaningful and enduring impact for both your brand and our mission. Sponsorship will allow your organization to make a difference in the lives of millions.
For more information, please contact: partnerships@braintumor.org or 617.863.8345.
For more information about the New York Brain Tumor Walk, please contact Renee Bersani at NYinfo@braintumor.org.