Brain Tumour Walk - Day of Volunteer

Be part of an inspiring community event that brings hope, raises awareness, and supports everyone affected by a brain tumour. The Committee alongside the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada (BTFC) to plan, organize and implement a meaningful walk experience in their community. 

Help out in your city on the day of a Brain Tumour Walk! Volunteers will be asked to volunteer for about 5 hours on the morning of the walk, helping out with things like registration, walk signage, food and more. It is a great way for students to collect volunteer hours!

Join our Brain Tumour Walk!

The Brain Tumour Walk is Canada’s largest volunteer-led movement supporting people and families affected by a brain tumour. By registering and taking part, you join thousands across the country who walk to honour loved ones, celebrate survivors and fund critical research, support programs and advocacy. Every step you take helps build connection,strengthen our community and bring hope to those who need it most.

Planning is already underway for the 2026 Brain Tumour Walk, with over 12 locations confirmed across Canada. Tentative dates include (maybe subject to change):

Our Fund Development team is currently awaiting confirmation from Local Parks & Recreation. In some cases, dates and preferences may not be finalized due to the complexity of the process.

CityTentative DateConfirmed DateLocationCalgary Saturday June 6th, 2026Bowness Park - Picnic Shelter #4 + #5Edmonton Sunday June 7th, 2026Northeast River Valley Park
Note: Possible New Lociation: Hawrelak ParkWinnipeg Saturday June 27th, 2026Kildonan ParkMonctonSunday June 7th, 2026 Centennial ParkParadise Sunday, June 7, 2026Rotary Paradise Youth Community CentreOttawa Saturday June 6th, 2026Andrew Haydon ParkToronto Saturday, June 20NEW Location: JC Saddington ParkSaskatoon Saturday May 30th, 2026Kiwanis Memorial ParkWhitehorse Saturday June 13th, 2026Robert Service CampgroundWaterdown Sunday June 14th, 2026Waterdown Park Fort McMurray Saturday June 6th, 2026 Fort Saskatchewan Saturday June 20th, 2026Fort Heritage Precinct - GazeboGreater Vancouver Saturday May 30th, 2026Central Park - Swangard StadiumBrandonSaturday June 20th, 2026 East End Community CentreHalifax Sunday June 14th, 2026Admiral Harry DeWolf ParkHamilton-Niagara Sunday June 21st, 2026Dofasco Rec ParkKingston Sunday June 21st, 2026Breakwater Park and Newlands PavilionLondon Saturday June 13th, 2026Springbank GardensSudbury Sunday May 24th, 2026Fielding Memorial ParkYork Region Sunday June 28th, 2026Sheppard Bush Conservation AreaMontrealSaturday June 13th, 2026 Parc Angrignon

In addition we have community members planning Grassroots walks (open to the public) in these location are Newfoundland/Fort McMurray/Whitehorse/ Fort Saskatchewan/ Kingston/ York Region/ Sudbury/ Brandon.
Sign up today!

For more information or to express interest in a role, please contact Mary O’Neill at
https://www.braintumour.ca/volunteer-opportunities/walk-volunteer-opportunities/