Waves Of Gray - 5K Brain Cancer/Tumor Awareness Walk

  • Date Sat 8th May 2027
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Jacksonville Beach, Florida
  • Price $11.60 - $22.20
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the 10th Anniversary of the Waves of Gray - 5K Brain Cancer/Tumor Awareness Walk on Saturday, May 8, 2027, at Jacksonville Beach, Duval. This inspiring event honors the memory of Fred K. Fenton II, who bravely faced glioblastoma. Over the past decade, Waves of Gray has transformed into a powerful community of survivors, fighters, caregivers, and supporters united by hope and the mission to raise awareness about brain cancer and tumors.

As you participate in this meaningful 5K walk, every step you take will symbolize a story, every ribbon will represent a life touched by brain cancer, and every dollar raised will contribute to vital research at the Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center. Whether you're walking in memory of a loved one, in honor of a survivor, or simply to support the cause, you are part of something truly special. Together, letโ€™s celebrate the progress made and the future we can pave through continued research and support. Donโ€™t miss this incredible milestone on May 8, 2027, as we honor the past, support the present, and change the future!

Organiser's Description

10TH ANNIVERSARY - WAVES OF GRAY - 5K; BRAIN CANCER/TUMOR AWARENESS WALK



IN 2027, WAVES OF GRAY WILL PROUDLY CELEBRATE ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY! WHAT BEGAN AS A WAY TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF FRED K. FENTON II HAS GROWN INTO A POWERFUL COMMUNITY UNITED BY HOPE, REMEMBRANCE, AND A SHARED COMMITMENT TO FIGHTING BRAIN CANCER/TUMORS.

FRED LOST HIS BATTLE WITH GLIOBLASTOMA IN NOVEMBER 2016. DURING HIS ILLNESS, OUR FAMILY EXPERIENCED FIRSTHAND THE FEAR, UNCERTAINTY, AND HELPLESSNESS THAT SO MANY BRAIN TUMOR PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS FACE. OUT OF THAT HEARTBREAK CAME A MISSION: TO BRING THE JACKSONVILLE BRAIN CANCER/TUMOR COMMUNITY TOGETHER, RAISE AWARENESS OF THIS DEVASTATING DISEASE, AND HELP ADVANCE BRAIN CANCER/TUMOR RESEARCH SO THAT, ONE DAY, MORE FAMILIES WILL HAVE HOPE FOR A DIFFERENT OUTCOME.

TEN YEARS LATER, FREDS LEGACY CONTINUES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. WAVES OF GRAY HAS GROWN INTO MORE THAN A 5K WALK. IT IS A COMMUNITY OF SURVIVORS, FIGHTERS, CAREGIVERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND LOVED ONES WHO STAND TOGETHER TO REMEMBER THOSE WE HAVE LOST, HONOR THOSE STILL FIGHTING, SUPPORT THOSE NAVIGATING A DIAGNOSIS, AND INVEST IN A BRIGHTER FUTURE THROUGH RESEARCH.

AS WE CELEBRATE THIS INCREDIBLE MILESTONE, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2027! WHETHER YOU WALK IN MEMORY OF SOMEONE YOU LOVE, IN HONOR OF A SURVIVOR OR FIGHTER, IN SUPPORT OF A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER, OR SIMPLY BECAUSE YOU BELIEVE IN OUR MISSION, YOU ARE PART OF SOMETHING MEANINGFUL. EVERY STEP REPRESENTS A STORY, EVERY RIBBON REPRESENTS A LIFE TOUCHED BY BRAIN CANCER, AND EVERY DOLLAR BRINGS US CLOSER TO A FUTURE WITH MORE ANSWERS AND BETTER TREATMENT OPTIONS.

WAVES OF GRAY PROUDLY CONTINUES ITS SUPPORT TO BAPTIST MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. 100% OF ALL FUNDS RAISED BENEFIT THE WAVES OF GRAY NEURO-ONCOLOGY ENDOWMENT, WHICH SUPPORTS RESEARCH PROGRAMS THROUGH BAPTIST MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER. YOUR PARTICIPATION, GENEROSITY, AND CONTINUED SUPPORT HELP MAKE THIS RESEARCH POSSIBLE.

FOR 10 YEARS, WE HAVE WALKED TOGETHER IN MEMORY, IN HONOR, AND IN HOPE. AS WE CELEBRATE HOW FAR WE HAVE COME, WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE DIFFERENCE WE CAN MAKE TOGETHER IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF WAVES OF GRAY! HONORING THE PAST, SUPPORTING THE PRESENT, AND CHANGING THE FUTURE THROUGH RESEARCH.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO CELEBRATING THIS SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY WITH YOU ON MAY 8, 2027!

Races

  • 2027 Waves of Gray - 5K Walk

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & Event T-Shirt

    Sat 8th May 2027 (8:00AM EDT)

    $11.60

    OPENS 08 NOV
    This is a family & pet friendly walk that takes place on Jacksonville Beach! It is a non timed and non sanctioned 5K walk for all ages and abilities. You do have the choice to run if you so choose. Thank you for your support!
  • 2027 Waves of Gray - 5K Virtual Walk

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    $22.20

    OPENS 08 NOV
    Can't make it in person? Consider joining the virtual option to walk or run in your own space. This option does not include a t-shirt or medal. You will have the opportunity to join a team as well as download and print your bib! If you miss the registration cutoff for the in-person event, please DO NOT register for the virtual option online. You can register the morning of the event without issue.

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Location

Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, 32250, FL, United States

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