The Heroes of Hope Race for Research took place Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Dockweiler State Beach. The day included a 5K/10K & iDance4aCURE Kid's Fun Run (with SuperHero Capes and Tutus for all Fun Run Participants) Plus Kids Zone and Wellness Expo. Participants included thousands of runners and walkers, and featured guest appearances from professional athletes, brain tumor survivors, prominent healthcare professionals, and celebrities...all in the name of finding a cure!!! Race day competition also included the "Rivals United in Hope" (RUH) team competition which put teams across Southern California against one another in a friendly battle for the coveted trophies for biggest team and highest fundraising.
Proceeds from the race directly funded innovative pediatric and adult brain tumor research including the esteemed work of Dr. Linda Liau's team at UCLA Department of Neurosurgery.