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

  • Date Sat 10th May 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Jacksonville Beach, Florida
  • Price $22.20 - $27.50
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join us for the Waves of Gray - 5K Brain Cancer/Tumor Awareness Walk on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at beautiful Jacksonville Beach, Duval. This uplifting event pays tribute to Fred K. Fenton II, who bravely faced brain cancer, and aims to unite the Jacksonville community in raising awareness and funds for brain cancer research. Participants will walk a scenic 5K course, fostering connections among those affected by this challenging disease and supporting vital research programs at the Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center. With 100% of funds raised going directly to the Waves of Gray Neuro-Oncology Endowment, your participation will make a meaningful impact. Come out, show your support, and help us create waves of change for brain cancer awareness! We can't wait to see you there!

Organiser's Description

THE WAVES OF GRAY 5K BRAIN CANCER/TUMOR AWARENESS WALK WAS CREATED IN MEMORY OF FRED K. FENTON II.

FRED LOST HIS BATTLE WITH BRAIN CANCER (GLIOBLASTOMA) IN NOVEMBER 2016. WHEN HE WAS SICK, OUR FAMILY FELT EXTREMELY HELPLESS AS CAREGIVERS OFTEN DO. THIS WALK IS OUR WAY TO UNITE THE JACKSONVILLE BRAIN TUMOR COMMUNITY, BRING AWARENESS TO THIS HORRIBLE DISEASE & RAISE FUNDS FOR BRAIN CANCER/TUMOR RESEARCH.

WAVES OF GRAY CONTINUES TO SUPPORT BAPTIST MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER. 100% OF ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL BENEFIT THE WAVES OF GRAY NEURO-ONCOLOGY ENDOWMENT SUPPORTING RESEARCH PROGRAMS THROUGH BAPTIST MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON MAY 10, 2025!

Races

  • 2025 Waves of Gray - 5K Brain Cancer/Tumor Awareness Walk

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & 2025 Event T-Shirt

    Sat 10th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $27.50

  • *NEW* Virtual Option - 2025 Waves of Gray - 5K Brain Cancer/Tumor Awareness Walk

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    $22.20

    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!

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Location

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

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