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PHOTOS: Brain tumour walk fills UVic pathways to raise awareness

Hundreds walked the park May 26 for the 24th annual Brain Tumour Awareness Walk. People with brain tumours should never walk alone, and this community event ensures no one has to. The event began with a survivor photo before participants embarked on either 2.5km or 5km walks or a fun run.
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Hundreds walked the park May 26 for the 24th annual Brain Tumour Awareness Walk. People with brain tumours should never walk alone, and this community event ensures no one has to. The event began with a survivor photo before participants embarked on either 2.5km or 5km walks or a fun run.

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Never walk alone Teams took part in the 24th Annual Brain Tumour Awareness Walk at the University of Victoria May 26. People with brain tumours should never walk alone, and this community event ensures no one has to. The event began with a survivor photo before participants embarked on either 2.5km or 5km walks or a fun run. (Andrea Gilbert/Black Press Media)
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Christine van Reeuwyk

About the Author: Christine van Reeuwyk

I'm dedicated to serving the community of Oak Bay as a senior journalist with the Greater Victoria news team.
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