University of Dayton Humanities Plaza, Dayton OH
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
🏖️ Event Overview
HOPE…It’s a Beach Thing is a 5K Walk/Run held in memory of Tim Beach, who passed away from a glioblastoma multiform brain tumor in 2012, at age 53. After his initial surgery, Tim was given three to six months to live, possibly a year with treatment. Through clinical trials and with the help of knowledgeable physicians, Tim outlived his prognosis, surviving 21 months. Most of these months, he lived with a high quality of life, enjoying major life events like his daughter’s engagement, son’s wedding, and when his future son-in-law asked for Tim’s blessing on a marriage proposal.
🎗️ Event Inspiration
HOPE…It’s a Beach Thing was inspired by Tim’s passion for running and his love of the University of Dayton. Over the past thirteen years, the event has raised $732,000 in net profit for brain tumor research, led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Dr. David Reardon. Tim’s family and friends HOPE that through brain tumor research, we will find a cure.
đź“… Event Details
- Date: 2025-09-13
- Location: University of Dayton Humanities Plaza, Dayton, OH
- Link for more information: HOPE...It's a Beach Thing 5K
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