Another small business we love is Shazam Racing / Brad Henz! They have been a long time sponsor of the Walk. Recently, Brad has helped us go online with the registrations and donations. Shazam Racing makes your event day go so smooth. So if you are thinking about doing a race or just being involved … Read more
Brain Tumor Awareness MonthFor the 1st day of May, we are honoring Mark Linder. Born and raised in Peoria. Returned after attending SIU and completing is masters degree studies in Industrial-occupational psychology at Western Kentucky University Diagnosed in 1998Age 24 at diagnosisInitial diagnosis an oligodendroglioma. Years later, his tumor returned and was classified as an … Read more
Don’t forget to visit our small businesses! Eli’s Coffee Shop has been a long time sponsor of Mark Linder Walk for the Mind. Take a look at their online store. They have wonderful coffees that can be ordered and delivered to you. www.eliscoffee.com/shop Thank you Eli’s Coffee Shop for your support … Read more
George Kruzick told his story to his company Richards Building Supply and won a donation for our walk! A check for $1,000 was send to the Mark Linder Walk for the Mind! George’s wife, Diane, has been battling brain cancer since 2010. George’s letter explains the issues families have to deal with and the toll … Read more
Please consider joining us on Wednesday, July 17 from 4:30-6:30 pm at the OSF Healthcare Illinois Neurological Institute to honor the recently passed US Senate resolution designating the first Glioblastoma Awareness Day. The resolution aims to honor those who are living or have lived with glioblastoma as well as the caregivers that have supported and loved them. … Read more
PEORIA, IL (June 1, 2019) – The 17th annual Mark Linder Walk for the Mind will take place on Saturday, September 28 at the Peoria RiverPlex. Registration, raffle & kids face painting will run from 7:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. Introductions and the Walk ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by survivors leading the … Read more
August 20, 2018 Points of Light Number: 6330 Marquette Heights, IL http://www.pointsoflight.org/programs/recognition/dpol/awards/6330 Amanda Smith was told on April Fools’ Day that her mother was sick, but it wasn’t a joke. She remembers the call to this day, learning that her mom was forgetting where things were. At first, the family thought her mother had … Read more
