What do you want to do this year to connect with community? From our Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5k Run & Walk series, to the nation’s largest brain tumor conference and ABTA educational webinar series, there’s something for everyone! See more below and visit our Events Calendar.
Community Events
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Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5k (BT5K)
Join the brain tumor community and make a difference supporting critical research and patient services. Walk or run with us at a BT5K in a city near you. Our spring events include:
- Saturday, March 16: BT5K Tampa
- Sunday, April 28: BT5K Chicago
- Saturday, May 18: BT5K Michigan
- Saturday, June 1: BT5K Columbus
Check back for more BT5K announcements on our website.
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Fundraise Your Way
Whether you’re turning your favorite hobby into a fundraiser or celebrating your craniaversary, there’s no limit when it comes to fundraising ideas, and the ABTA is here to help. Here are some upcoming community events:
- Saturday, January 27: 7th Annual Spanky Mustache Ride (Pelican Lake, WI)
- Saturday, February 3: EazySpeezy 12 Hour Charity Stream (Virtual)
- Saturday, May 18: Kelli’s 3rd Annual Kegs N Eggs 5K Run/Walk (Carmel, IN)
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Team ABTA
From people who’ve never run more than a mile to annual marathoners, Team ABTA members all have a common goal: to find a cure by raising funds for brain tumor research and patient programs.
- Sunday, March 17: 2024 United Airlines NYC Half
- Sunday, May 5: 2024 Flying Pig Marathon (Cincinnati)
- Sunday, May 19: 2024 Life Time Chicago Spring Half Marathon
- Sunday, September 29: 2024 Life Time Chicago Half Marathon
- Sunday, October 13: 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Sunday, October 27: 2024 Marine Corps Marathon
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National Conference
Held annually, the ABTA National Conference is the country’s largest brain tumor conference designed specifically for patients, caregivers, and survivors to learn and connect. The two-day hybrid program features the latest advances in treatment and care from nationally recognized experts.
The 2024 conference will be held Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7 virtually and in person at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Ill. Registration will open this spring!
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Webinars
ABTA webinars are 60-minute sessions designed to give patients and caregivers timely and practical information on brain tumor types, treatments, and research. Upcoming webinars include:
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Patient & Family Meetings
These free, half-day virtual meetings allow patients, caregivers, and loved ones to get in-depth knowledge on targeted brain tumor topics. Attendees go through a series of expert-led discussions with opportunities to ask questions and walk away with valuable resources. Meeting topics for 2024 include:
- Caregiving
- Living with a Brain Tumor
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Jessie Schlacks
Jessie is Managing Editor of the bi-monthly e-newsletter MindMatters. Submit story ideas or questions to jschlacks@abta.org.