{"id":10697,"date":"2025-02-24T10:51:31","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T15:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/?p=10697"},"modified":"2025-02-24T10:55:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T15:55:25","slug":"unc-neurosurgery-faculty-members-participate-in-the-2025-head-for-the-cure-5k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/unc-neurosurgery-faculty-members-participate-in-the-2025-head-for-the-cure-5k\/","title":{"rendered":"UNC Neurosurgery Faculty Members Participate in the 2025 Head for the Cure 5K"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UNC Neurosurgery faculty members participated in the annual 2025 NC Triangle Head for the Cure 5K race on Sunday, February 23, 2025 to raise money for brain cancer research, and to support brain cancer survivors and their families.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Neurosurgery at UNC Health has a long-standing relationship with the Head for the Cure Foundation.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10698\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.26.30\u202fAM-300x199.png\" alt=\"Head for the Cure 5K group photo\" width=\"400\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.26.30\u202fAM-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.26.30\u202fAM-1024x679.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.26.30\u202fAM-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.26.30\u202fAM-1536x1018.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.26.30\u202fAM-2048x1358.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.26.30\u202fAM-600x398.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/> Money raised through the event supports ongoing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/research-2\/brain-tumor-research\/\">brain tumor research<\/a> at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. According to the NC Triangle Head for the Cure event page, the event raised over $37,000 this year.<\/p>\n<p>The Head for the Cure 5K also brings the Carolina brain tumor community together to support patients and their families participating in the race. After the race, a photo was taken of brain tumor survivors in attendance. The Keeping the Faith, Legacy of Love, and Special Recognitions portion of the event also recognized survivors and their family members.<\/p>\n<p>The mission of the Head for the Cure Foundation is to inspire hope for the community of brain cancer patients, their families, friends, caregivers and other supporters, while celebrating their courage, spirit, and energy. The organization aims to build awareness about brain cancer, raise funds for research, and ignite hope for all who have faced brain cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about ongoing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/research-2\/brain-tumor-research\/\">brain tumor research<\/a> at UNC Health.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10704\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 410px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.28.03\u202fAM-300x199.png\" alt=\"Photo of brain tumor survivors at the race.\" width=\"400\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.28.03\u202fAM-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.28.03\u202fAM-1024x680.png 1024w, 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src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.27.04\u202fAM-300x199.png\" alt=\"Dr. Soma Sengupta and Dr. Daniel Pomeranz Krummel walking in the race.\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.27.04\u202fAM-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.27.04\u202fAM-1024x680.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.27.04\u202fAM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.27.04\u202fAM-1536x1020.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.27.04\u202fAM-2048x1360.png 2048w, 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speaking to the group.\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.27.43\u202fAM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.27.43\u202fAM-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.27.43\u202fAM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.27.43\u202fAM-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.27.43\u202fAM-2048x1364.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-8.27.43\u202fAM-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Neurosurgical oncologist Dr. Dominique Higgins recognizing patients during the awards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10699\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 410px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-6.48.08\u202fAM-300x200.png\" alt=\"Dr. Yasmeen Rauf speaking to the group.\" width=\"400\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-6.48.08\u202fAM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-6.48.08\u202fAM-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-6.48.08\u202fAM-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-6.48.08\u202fAM-1536x1022.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-6.48.08\u202fAM-2048x1363.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-24-at-6.48.08\u202fAM-600x399.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Neuro oncologist Dr. Yaseem Rauf speaking to race participants.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10705\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 410px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/IMG_5039-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Race participants walking together. \" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/IMG_5039-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/IMG_5039-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/IMG_5039-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/IMG_5039-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/IMG_5039-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/neurosurgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/460\/2025\/02\/IMG_5039-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Neuro oncologist Dr. Yasmeen Rauf walking with functional neurosurgeon and husband, Dr. Vibhor Krishna.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Written by Makenzie Hardy, Marketing Coordinator, Department of 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