New York City - HFTC 5k
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New York City Head for the Cure 5K
The New York City Head for the Cure 5K is a fundraising 5K run and walk held on April 25, 2026. The event is presented as the 2nd annual Head for the Cure 5K in New York City and supports clinical research and programs related to brain cancer.
Race day programming includes day of packet pickup, a kids fun run 100 meter dash, the 5K run and walk, a brain tumor survivor photo, and community recognitions. The event also highlights team and individual fundraising activity tied to the local event.
Funds raised through this event will locally benefit the University of Kansas Cancer Center, Children’s Mercy Kansas City, Solace House, the Children’s Brain Tumor Project, Brains for the Cure, and other national brain cancer programs, education, and initiatives. At the time of the posted summary the event had raised $2,224 toward a $250,000 goal.
Sponsors for the New York City 5K include Novocure and other partners. The event page lists community recognition categories that honor caregivers, healthcare professionals, survivors, and memorials, described as the Legacy of Love, Healthcare Hero, Keeping the Faith, and Legacy of Hope recognitions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
