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The Walk Ahead supports the research and care efforts of the Brain Tumor Center at the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute. Our annual event provides an opportunity for brain tumor patients and caregivers to connect and support each other in a fun uplifting atmosphere. 

Road Closures

In order to accommodate this event, the following streets will close on Sunday, October 18 at 830AM and remain closed until approximately 1100AM:

  • Mehring Way- closed between Joe Nuxhall Way and E Pete Rose Way
  • Ramp LL- closed
  • Johnny Bench Way- closed
  • Broadway- southbound closed south of Third Street
  • Taylor Southgate Bridge- closed
  • E Pete Rose Way- eastbound closed between Johnny Bench Way and Eggleston Avenue
  • Riverside Drive- eastbound closed between Eggleston Avenue and Bains Street 

Motorists are reminded to use caution around the event site and to use alternate routes is possible. Information collected from the City of Cincinnati website.

Packet Pickup

Packet Pick-up is Thursday, October 15 at Oakley Fleet Feet from 4 - 7 p.m at 3235 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209. If you haven't already, please e-mail Ben Groh if you plan to pick-up your teams bib numbers and t-shirts. Doing so will help us ensure a quick, easy, and seamless pickup process.

Event Timeline Announced

Schedule of Events

8:00AM:  Registration Opens
8:45AM: Survivor Photo near the Quilt Display
9:00AM: Walk/Run Begins
9:30AM: Post-Party Opens

*There will be a short program beginning at 8:20AM

Event & Course Maps Announced

Event and course maps have been generated and we are excited for the vendors who are joining us this year! Take a look at the map below and familiarize yourself and your team so you can plan accordingly. We are excited to see you on October 18th!

 

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Walk Ahead 2K Course Map Walk Ahead 5K Course Map
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WEATHER PROTOCOL ANNOUNCEMENT

Walk Ahead is a rain-or-shine event, and the safety of our participants, volunteers, and staff remainsour top priority. We will closely monitor weather conditions leading up to and throughout event day. In the event of severe weather, including lighting or other hazardous conditions, event activitites may be delayed, modified, or canceled in accordance with guidance from the National Weather Service and local officials. 

Any updates regarding weather-related changes will be communicated through the Walk Ahead website, email, and social media channels.

We appreciate your support and flexibility and look forward to coming together to advance brain tumor research, celebrate survivors, honor loved ones, and strengthen our incredible community. 

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FOX19 Now - Walk Ahead Segment

Kristen Crawford, Walk Ahead Committee Member and Jennifer McClure, brain tumor survivor and Walk Ahead Committee Member were featured on FOX19 Now to talk about the upcoming Walk Ahead for Brain Tumor Discoveries, what it means to them and how you can participate.

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Jennifer McClure at the 2024 Walk Ahead Event
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2023 Shepherd Color Team
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UC Brain Tumor Center’s groundbreaking research finds support along the Ohio River

This brain tumor survivor never expected to one day lead hundreds of walkers in an annual mission to send tumors like her's packing...read more >

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Billi’s Ongoing Mission of Brain Tumor Awareness

This brain tumor survivor turned her experience into a mission to raise awareness and support others facing brain tumors...read more >

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A New Chapter of Hope: Patty’s Brain Tumor Story and Creating a Community of Support

For more than 20 years, Patty Young devoted herself to special education, supporting students and raising a blended family of four with her husband. At 45, a stroke led to the unexpected discovery of a brain tumor, later diagnosed as glioblastoma. Since then, Patty has found strength in sharing her experience...read more >

Selection of 2024 Walk Photos

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THANKS TO YOUR SUPPORT, WALK AHEAD DRIVES CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH AND CARE:

  • UC investigator-initiated clinical trials
  • Access to new therapies for brain tumor, right here in Cincinnati
  • Research to discover and deliver the next breakthrough concepts in brain tumor care. 

2024 BRAIN TUMOR CENTER HIGHLIGHTS:

  • UC's clinical trial to repurpose a breast cancer therapeutic for treatment of glioblastoma tumors progressed to phase 2. 
  • Published the pre-clinical development of a new kinase-directed therapeutic approach glioblastoma.
  • Developed bioengineered 3D-printed brain tumor vascular models for rapid testing of chemotherapeutics.