Angels Among Us

Gray Matters: 'Angels' Event Raises $3 Million for Brain Tumor Research

The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center kicked off Brain Tumor Awareness Month (May) on April 30 with their first full-scale Angels Among Us event since the pandemic began.

May 26, 2022

Patient Stories Special Events

Angels Among Us 2021 on Track for September/October

Registration is now open for the 5K Run on Duke campus on Oct. 2 and the Virtual Run/Walk Sept. 2 to Oct. 2.

August 9, 2021

Special Events

GREY MATTERS: McKinnon Bowen Runs to Help Others & Himself

McKinnon Bowen picked up running after his brain cancer diagnosis. Now he's using his new talent to support those who healed him.

May 20, 2021

Patient Stories

NOW VIRTUAL: Angels Among Us 5K & Walk of Hope

The Angels Among Us 5K & Walk of Hope will now run virtually from Sept. 25 through Oct. 10. Run, walk, bike, or crawl a 5K and/or 1-miler. Join an online Celebration of Hope.

August 26, 2020

Special Events

Angels Among Us Have 2020 Vision:A Cure for Brain Cancer

For Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center staff assistant Anne Beebe, the center's annual Angels Among Us 5K and Walk of Hope is deeply personal.

January 9, 2020

DCI Research Patient Stories Special Events

#MyDukeCancerStory: A Helping Hand

Substitute teacher and cancer survivor Tim McKenna, was teaching history at the Durham School of the Arts when a gas explosion ripped through downtown Durham.

June 7, 2019

Patient Stories Features

#MDCS: Mother Creates Meaning From Mourning

We all hope our lives will count—that in some way we will make an indelible mark within our circles, our society and, perhaps, even beyond.

April 1, 2018

Patient Stories Features Special Events

'Angels Among Us' Funds Research, Celebrates Hope

Every spring, come rain or come shine, patients, survivors, caregivers, loved ones, and Duke faculty and staff gather at the Angels Among Us 5K and Wa...

March 4, 2019

DCI Research Special Events

March Ushers In $5 Discount For Duke Faculty & Staff

During the month of March organizers are offering a $5 discount to Duke faculty and staff registering for the 24th Annual Angels Among Us.The annual r...

March 1, 2017

Special Events Employee Resources

Run With Angels

Since 1994, Angels Among Us has been celebrating hope in the fight against brain cancer by stepping out and raising funds to support research at th...

January 22, 2015

Patient Stories Special Events

"Angels" Gather to Support Brain Tumor Center

More than 4,000 participants from across the U.S. came together on Saturday, April 29, to show support and raise funds to ensure ongoing brain cancer ...

June 8, 2017

Special Events Features

April Newsmakers

Duke University Health System to create program for teenage cancer patients (Duke Chronicle) Features Daniel S. Wechsler, MD, PhD (pictured above...

April 14, 2016

In the News

Brain Tumor Survivor Moms Are Angels Among Us

Behind every team photo and supportive hug at the annual Angels Among Us 5K and family fun run are stories of personal struggle and hope, love and new...

March 20, 2017

Special Events Patient Stories Features

Brain Cancer Survivor Runs With Angels

Marathon runner and brain cancer survivor Tom O’Donnell presents a check to Ellen Stainback, director of External Relations at the Preston Robert Tisc...

April 1, 2015

Employee Resources Features

Angels Among Us Raises $1.8 Million

Thousands of people from throughout the country laced up on Saturday, April 23, for the 23rd annual Angels Among Us 5K and Family Fun Walk. The event,...

May 9, 2016

Special Events Patient Stories

Dine At Parizade And Support Brain Tumor Research

Brain tumor survivors Sally Grant and Jodi Novak are gearing up for the 2017 Angels Among Us 5k and Family Fun Run to benefit The Preston Robert Tisch...

April 4, 2017

Special Events

Angels Among Us Takes Lead In Race For A Cure

The 2015 Angels Among Us 5K and Family Fun Walk attracted over 4,000 participants Saturday, April 25. Kate Jacobs, 25, and her cousin, Stephanie Walto...

April 25, 2015

Features Special Events

Angels Among Us Raises Record $2.3 Million

More than 4,000 participants attended the 25th Annual Angels Among Us 5K on Saturday, April 28. Together, they raised a record $2.3 million to support...

April 30, 2018

Announcements Special Events

You’re Invited To Run With Angels

In its 23-year history, Angels Among Us, a 5K and family fun run, has raised more than $20 million to support the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Cen...

February 7, 2017

Special Events Announcements

Angels Among Us Raises Over $2 Million

More than 5,000 participants stepped out Saturday, April 26, for the 2014 Angels Among Us 5K. Together, individuals and teams raised more than $2 m...

June 15, 2014

Features Special Events

Charging the Bull: Brain Tumor Survivor Never Surrenders

If 43-year-old Gabe Stewart were a matador, he would likely be a bull’s worst enemy. Just ask his wife of 19 years, Tera, or his two kids, a 13-year-o...

April 10, 2017

Features Patient Stories

You're Invited To Run With Angels

In its 22-year history, Angels Among Us, a 5K and family fun run, has raised more than $18 million to support the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor ...

December 15, 2015

Features Special Events