Join Us for a Morning of Hope and Awareness at the 7th Annual Heroes of Hope Race for Brain Tumor Research

Playa Del Ray, CA, October 24, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Join over a thousand runners, medical professionals, brain tumor survivors, families, friends, TV and movie stars at the 7th Annual Heroes of Hope Race for Brain Tumor Research Sunday morning, November 2, 2014 at Dockweiler State Beach, Playa Del Ray. The 5K/10K race, along with a Kids Fun Run, and Wellness Expo supports pediatric and adult brain tumor research at UCLA, Cedars-Sinai and Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.

"Within the past six years we have contributed over $450,000 to brain tumor research," states Lisa Millar, President of the Brad Kaminsky Foundation and race organizer. “The happiest day will be the day that we no longer have to raise funds for research, but instead can gather in celebration of a CURE.”

This year’s race will be emceed by brain tumor warrior, HOT 92.3’s Josefa Salinas. The race will kick-off at 8:00am with Broadway’s Emma Howard, performing the National Anthem and Let’s Move Hollywood’s Dion Jackson along with professional childhood performers and iDance4aCURE Ambassadors (Emma Howard, Broadway’s Matilda and Violet, Kaeli Ware, Dance Moms and Debbie Allen’s Brothers of The Knight, Gavin and Gabriella Morales, Dance Moms and See Dad Run, Chloe East, True Blood, Lexi Smith, dancer/model and Kaycee Rice, America’s Got Talent) will host the energizing warm up!

This is a family friendly event with many activities for children and food and beverage galore. All youth participants will be medaled by the National iDance4aCURE Ambassadors. In addition, the first 100 people at the iDance4aCURE tent will receive an autographed dancer poster.

The race is once again set against the Pacific Ocean providing a fast and flat course with stunning ocean views. Medals will be presented to all finishers and special medals for top 3 in all age divisions plus top prizes for overall fastest male and female in both events. The coveted Rivals United in Hope Cup will be presented to the Largest Team, The Top Fundraising Team and the Top School. Last year USC and UCLA tied for the Top School trophy.

Brain tumors continue to be the leading cause of solid tumor death in children and the number two cause of cancer death in men under the age of 40. Because brain tumors impact every facet of one’s being due to their location in the control center, they are extremely difficult to treat. Researchers in Los Angeles are continuing to move promising, less toxic treatments through the pipeline and funds raised directly fuel this encouraging research. “The race is lovingly dedicated to all those who have passed from brain cancer and honors the many warriors currently impacted.” The race is sponsored by The Armand Hammer Foundation, The Musella Foundation and Novocure and hosted by The Brad Kaminsky Foundation.

Register to run/walk or be a spectator at www.heroesofhoperace2014.kintera.org

For more information go to www.heroesofhoperace.org - email Lisa@tbkf.org