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Annual Walk
Supporting: Baptist/MD Anderson
Supporting: Baptist/MD Anderson
JOIN US!:
2026 Waves of Gray - 5K Brain Cancer/Tumor Awareness Walk
Saturday; May 09, 2026; 8:00 am
Benefiting: Waves of Gray Neuro-Oncology Endowment;
Supporting research programs at Baptist/MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida.
VIRTUAL Option:
We are, once again, offering a virtual option this year!! We encourage you to i
JOIN US!:
2026 Waves of Gray - 5K Brain Cancer/Tumor Awareness Walk
Saturday; May 09, 2026; 8:00 am
Benefiting: Waves of Gray Neuro-Oncology Endowment;
Supporting research programs at Baptist/MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida.
VIRTUAL Option:
We are, once again, offering a virtual option this year!! We encourage you to invite any of those out of town family members and friends, that can't make it, to choose the virtual option.
They can be a part of your team and support from afar. The cost for the virtual option will be $20 and does NOT include an event shirt or medal.
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Registration Fee:
· 11-08-25 thru 02-07-26 - $25 (includes event t-shirt)
· 02-08-26 thru 04-04-26 - $30 (includes event t-shirt)
· 04-05-25 thru 05-06-26 - $35 (includes event t-shirt)
(Additional fee for sizes 2XL & 3XL)
· Day of Walk - $40
Sorry, absolutely no refunds! The walk will take place rain or shine.
Online registration closes at noon on May 6, 2026
Shirts, Medals & Bibs:
*** THE FIRST 1,500 PEOPLE TO REGISTER WILL RECEIVE A BIB, SHIRT & MEDAL.
SHIRTS -
- As each year in the past, we honor & remember loved ones who have lost their battle with brain cancer/tumors by placing their names on the event shirt. If you have lost someone and want their name added, you will need to register by 11:00 pm on Saturday; April 18th.
- There may be shirts available to purchase at the event (if available). Quantities and sizes will not be guaranteed.
* All sizes, up to adult XL will be $25.
* Adult sizes 2XL & 3XL will be $30.
Walk Instructions:
- Walk Instructions will be emailed to you the week of the event, after online registration closes. That email will include your assigned bib number, packet pickup times and location, and updated event and parking information.
- Shirts & Bibs will be available for pickup as follows:
- Starting at 6:30 am the morning of the event (Jacksonville Beach Sea Walk Pavilion).
- Thursday 05/07/26 &
Friday 05/08/26 from 4 - 7 pm at:
Baptist MD Anderson
1301 Palm Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32207
- Friday Morning - 05/08/26 from 9 - 11 am at:
Ruff Edges
1500Beach Blvd.; Ste. 314
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Fundraising:
- Once registered, please consider claiming & creating your fundraising page. Then, reach out to family, friends, and co-workers to sponsor you in order to raise more money for the cause.
- Creating a team is another way to have a larger impact!
- The top 5 individual fundraisers will receive a prize on the day of the event!
- The more we raise the stronger our fight becomes.
Raffles | Silent Auctions | 50/50 Raffle:
- We are very fortunate to have so many businesses donate items and services!
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- All drawings will take place after the last person crosses the finish line.
- We will be accepting CASH or VENMO.
**** YOU WILL NEED TO BE PRESENT FOR THE RAFFLES & SILENT AUCTIONS.
**** You do NOT need to be present for the 50/50 raffle.
Supporting: Baptist/MD Anderson
Supporting: Baptist/MD Anderson
Supporting: Baptist/MD Anderson
Waves of Gray continues to support Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center. Funds raised will benefit the Waves of Gray Neuro-Oncology Endowment supporting research programs through Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida.
Our Mission
Supporting: Baptist/MD Anderson
Our Mission
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, we felt extremely helpless, as caregivers often do.
This walk is a way we can bring together the Jacksonville brain tumor community, bring awareness
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, we felt extremely helpless, as caregivers often do.
This walk is a way we can bring together the Jacksonville brain tumor community, bring awareness for this horrible disease & raise funds for brain cancer/tumor research.
Fred lost his battle but our fight continues...