Miles For Hope Comes to Boston to Walk for Brain Tumor Awareness And to Raise Funds For Research
Miles For Hope, Inc. holds a Moving Towards a Cure Brain Tumor 5K Awareness Walk/Run in Boston to raise funds for research and transportation assistance to brain tumor patients
CLEARWATER, FL, April 14, 2011
Miles For Hope, Inc. will hold its second annual Moving Towards a Cure Brain Tumor 5K Awareness Walk/Run on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 10 am at Artesani Park in Brighton, MA. Over 300 supporters are expected to participate. Proceeds will fund brain tumor research and provide travel assistance to brain tumor patients."In order to raise awareness of such options as brain tissue storage and access to cutting-edge clinical trials and treatments, we rely on our Moving Towards A Cure events to provide a vehicle for communities to become involved and help fund better treatments for this deadly disease, " says Barb Gibbs, co-founder and Executive Director of Miles for Hope. Gibbs is also the wife of the organization's founder, Bob Gibbs, who is a brain tumor survivor.
The event is open to all ages. Same-day registration is at 9 am, event begins at 10 am. Registration is $20 registration fee for adults until May 1, $25 after May 1. Registration is free for children under 5 years. Participants can walk/run individually or form a team. Post-event celebration to follow the race and includes an award presentation, remembering those battling brain tumor disease as well as those who lost their battle.
Artesani Park is located at 1234 Soldiers Field Road, Brighton, MA. Parking available on site for all supporters. For more information, please visit the website, http://www.braintumorevents.org/boston or call 727-781-4673.
Miles for Hope was established by Bob & Barb Gibbs to raise funds for promising brain tumor clinical trials and research. We are dedicated to raising funds to improve current treatments for brain tumors, and to assist brain tumor patients with travel expenses for their treatment.
Our goal at Miles for Hope is to provide a complete source for cutting edge treatment and support for both the patient and care givers. There are many wonderful sources of information on the internet for brain tumors, and our goal is to compile these resources at one location. Here you will find a large support forum full of information, the most current clinical trial information, breaking news regarding brain tumors, and other support and awareness tools for your use in combating and fighting brain tumors.