‘It’s important for me because it’s important for others’: Walk unites Winnipeggers against brain tumours

Participants gathered at Kildonan Park’s Teddy Bass Athletic Field on Saturday for the 2025 Brain Tumour Walk.

Raising awareness and support in the fight against brain tumours — that’s what Winnipeggers gathered for on Saturday.

At Kildonan Park’s Teddy Bass Athletic Field, participants assembled at 8:30 a.m. to take part in the 2025 Brain Tumour Walk, hosted by the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.

“Our mission is to provide support to every Canadian affected by a brain tumour — whether that’s through resources, education, research, funding or advocacy. Our goal is to make sure that nobody goes through a brain tumour journey alone,” said Nicole Farrell, interim CEO of the foundation.

This year’s walk in Winnipeg has raised over $70,000.

“It’s important for me because it’s important for others,” said Max Erenberg, a participant in the walk and brain tumour survivor.

“We’re just so grateful for Winnipeg and the community for coming out today. We’re looking forward to being back here next year, bigger and better,” said Farrell.

The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada hosts the event nationally.